2012 Hoboken Business Year in Review
Hoboken nets more new businesses for 5th year in a row
Some people are worried about the economy, and often point out the many “empty storefronts” in Hoboken.
One can argue convincingly that the “downward trend” is most certainly evident in most other places in the country – but Hoboken somehow still hasn’t reached the “tipping point.” How long that can continue, is anyone’s guess.
While nearly 20% of all new businesses started in 2011 failed to make it to the end of the 2012 – we actually now have over 120 net new businesses in Hoboken since 2007. Amazing!
Want to see who came and left this year? Click here to see the 2012 list!
Is retail shopping a thing of the past with online convenience?
A combination of rising brick & mortar rents, and incredible bargains online – you wonder how retail shops in Hoboken can even survive anymore.
With the exception of unique products, and absolute necessities (i.e., convenience) how would you manage to survive in this city?
And don’t forget – Hurricane Sandy certainly did not help many businesses this year. Especially those barely hanging on. Wonder how next year’s list will look once all the dust settles.
New Hoboken Businesses in 2012:
(in no particular order)
- The Cuban
- Choc-o-Pain
- D&G Interiors
- Hoboken Cabinetry
- C&T Travel (to Cuba!)
- Barsky Gallery
- Hoboken on Rye
- Prime Real Estate
- Avis Car Rental
- Air Studios
- Delight Deli
- Beauty Spot Salon
- Ruby & Jenna
- The Fig Tree
- 1FiftyFive
- Tiny Paws Powder Puff
- Trim Barbershop
- Windmill Hot Dogs
- dear hannah,
- Aroy-D Thai (lunch truck)
- V’s Barbershop
- Hunger Construction (lunch truck)
- Iron Arena
- Carrera Salon
- V Spot nail salon
- Medicine Man Pharmacy
- Lackawanna Food Court – includes:
- Urban Nesters
- Cool Beans (lunch truck)
- Matt & Meera
- Hotel Victor
- Starr Tutoring
- Kolo Klub
- Smokeless Image
- Ha Ha Haven
- Frosty Pooch (mobile pet treats)
- Hoboken Health Stop
- With Love, Ivan (mobile pet grooming)
- Sabores
- Crew Hair Studio
- Famous Pizza
- Robert Bazouzi
- Goodie Box
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- FURgeddaboutit (dog walking)
- Muscle Maker Grill
- Refresh24 dry cleaner
- Ash Cigar
- Papaya Dog
- Vagabondia Vintage (pop-up store)
- Hudson Baseball Center (in Union City – but great for local parents)
Coming to Hoboken in 2013:
- Anthropologie
- Amoroso’s Cheesesteaks
- Little Town New Jersey
- Green Yo Yogurt
- UPS Store
- House of ‘Cue
- Moe’s Southwest Grill
- Prime Convenience (Monroe Center)
- 16 Handles
- Giannone Wine
- Red Mango Yogurt
Hoboken businesses closed in 2012:
- Quays
- Lana Santorelli Gallery
- William Howard Home
- The Candy Shoppe
- Hoboken Farmboy
- Jessie James
- Hobson’s Choice
- Curves
- HomeMade Pizza Co.
- Cammareri Bakery
- Heartbeat Style
- Fresh Pommes Frites
- Gaslight (under renovation)
- Hoboken Antiques
- Ibby’s Falafel
- Calle 6 Cuban Deli
- Ciao Belly
- Serenity Boutique
- Sammy’s Roadhouse
- Lana Lounge (under renovation)
- Bio & Chic
- Sol Caribe
- John’s Prime Meats
- Traders of Bablyon
- Maoz Vegetarian
- Ralph’s Italian Ices
- The Stone Hut
- Whiskey Bar (under renovation)
- Uptown Bagels
- Balbo’s Pizza
- Schnackenberg’s (under renovation)
- Savvy Salon
- US 1 Deli & Grocery
Hoboken businesses relocated, renovated or expanded in 2012:
- Philly’s Cheesesteaks (moved 2 blocks)
- KC Kids (relocated)
- Kings Supermarket (expanded in size)
- General Lumber (re-opened after fire)
- Local Barre Core Fitness (opened 2nd location)
- Liberty Realty (expanded offices)
- Giovanni Shoe Repair (relocated)
- Garden of Eden (new name: Aspen Market)
- Z Studio Salon (2nd location)
- Corporate Realty (relocated)
- Biggie’s Clam Bar (2nd location)
- Right Angle Framing (2nd location)
- Revival Vintage Boutique (expanded)
- Dr. Farag Dentist (relocated)
- Salon Rouge (relocated)
- Go Postal (relocated)
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Still no Taco Bell!
The only spending we do in Hoboken is at restaurants.