Burlington Stores is set to debut its updated store concept in New Jersey later this year, offering shoppers a refreshed, more convenient shopping experience. The first location will open on September 12 at St. Georges Crossing in Woodbridge, followed by a second location at Columbia Park Center in North Bergen on October 10. These openings reflect the retailer’s ongoing effort to modernize its footprint while making its merchandise easier to navigate.
Previously known as Burlington Coat Factory, the chain has built a reputation for offering brand-name apparel, footwear, accessories, and home goods at steep discounts, often up to 60% off other retailers’ prices. With 1,138 locations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, including 52 in New Jersey, Burlington continues to expand its reach by refining its store design to meet modern shopper expectations.
The updated format features a streamlined layout designed to simplify shopping, enhance product visibility, and create a more efficient flow through the store. This shift is part of Burlington’s plan to open 500 new locations by the end of 2028, focusing on a smaller, 25,000-square-foot footprint that can fit into high-traffic urban centers and suburban strip malls more easily than traditional, larger stores. Half of Burlington’s existing stores have already been converted to this new format, with the remainder expected to follow by the end of 2026.
In addition to opening new locations, Burlington continues to strategically acquire retail spaces previously occupied by bankrupt or vacated chains such as Joann and Bed Bath & Beyond. At Columbia Park Center in North Bergen, the retailer will take over the former Big Lots space. The shopping center is home to a diverse mix of stores and services, including Gap Factory, Old Navy, ShopRite, Five Below, OshKosh B’Gosh, Dollar Power, and popular dining options such as Pizza Hut and Taco Bell.
The Woodbridge location at St. Georges Crossing occupies the former P.C. Richard & Sons site. This center includes tenants like ShopRite, T.J. Maxx, PetSmart, Ulta Beauty, Nothing Bundt Cakes, European Wax Center, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Jersey Mike’s Subs, and Kpot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot, creating a dynamic shopping destination for local residents.
Burlington maintains a strict fur-free policy, ensuring that no real animal fur is sold in its stores. This commitment, adopted in 2017 after consultations with PETA, reflects Burlington’s long-standing dedication to ethical sourcing. The retailer continues to sell items made from faux fur, leather, wool, and other animal-derived materials that are not considered real fur. Any merchandise found to contain real fur is either returned to the vendor or donated to charitable organizations.
Shoppers looking to explore Burlington’s growing offerings and other retail destinations in New Jersey can also find tips and guides at Explore New Jersey Shopping, highlighting the best spots for value-driven purchases and specialty finds throughout the state.
