Dale Mulartrick, director of leasing for Levin Management Corp., exclusive leasing and managing agent for the center, negotiated all of the leases. Most recently, in late March, Pedigree Pet Supplies opened in 4,184 square feet. Big East Wireless also welcomed customers to its 1,000-square-foot store in March. Somerset Valley Urgent Care, which started treating patients at its Hills Village Center clinic in late 2008, occupies 3,892 square feet.

Other recently arrived tenants include Starbucks, Yamamomo Japanese restaurant, Cold Stone Creamery, Salad Creations and Beadluxe. The Hills Village Center is anchored by a Kings supermarket.

"The Hills Village Center is located in the heart of Somerset County, one of the nation's wealthiest population centers and a region that is experiencing significant population growth," Mulartrick says. "When we first became involved here, the Hills Village Center included mostly local retailers," he says, adding that while many of these popular shops are still here, Levin has successfully added a nice range of national and regional tenants as well. "The result, is a broad range of services, amenities and conveniences for area residents."