Founded in 1982, The Fresh Market is a specialty grocer focused on providing “unparalleled product selection and expert customer service in an atmosphere that's reminiscent of 'European-style' markets,” Schofel said. The company currently operates 155 stores in 26 states. The Livingston store represents the chain's third New Jersey location, following previous openings in Bedminster and Montvale.

Located at the intersection of Route 10 and Eisenhower Parkway, The Village at Livingston is situated at 277 Eisenhower Parkway along one of northern New Jersey's most desirable retail corridors in one of Essex County's most affluent communities.

The neighborhood shopping center is a well-maintained, well-positioned retail destination and a “stellar location for any tenant,” Schofel notes. The Village at Livingston's current mix of service and retail tenants includes Olive Garden, GameStop, Wine Legend, Karate USA, Hudson City Savings and Zen Japanese Cuisine.

The Village at Livingston serves a growing residential population of more than 158,000 people within a five-mile radius. The marketplace offers an average household income of more than $110,000, and the daily traffic count exceeds 35,000 vehicles. Current space availabilities range from 1,700 to 24,000 square feet, and include a 7,000- to 18,000-square-foot end cap.

The property's exceptional regional demographics combined with its strong mix of best-in-class retailers was a natural fit for The Fresh Market according to Schofel. As with its previous store openings, the grocery chain is expected to bring dozens of new jobs to the area, many of which will be filled locally.

“The Village at Livingston has long been one of Essex County's favorite places to shop,” says Schofel. “The addition of a high-quality grocer is a win-win for The Village at Livingston because it not only absorbs vacant space but will generate more consumer traffic to support the retailers already located here.”