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)

1. The Cuban
2. Choc-o-Pain
3. D&G Interiors
4. Hoboken Cabinetry
5. C&T Travel (to Cuba!)
6. Barsky Gallery
7. Hoboken on Rye
8. Prime Real Estate
9. Avis Car Rental
10. Air Studios
11. Delight Deli
12. Beauty Spot Salon
13. Ruby & Jenna
14. The Fig Tree
15. 1FiftyFive
16. Tiny Paws Powder Puff
17. Trim Barbershop
18. Windmill Hot Dogs
19. dear hannah,
20. Aroy-D Thai (lunch truck)
21. V’s Barbershop
22. Hunger Construction (lunch truck)
23. Iron Arena
24. Carrera Salon
25. V Spot nail salon
26. Medicine Man Pharmacy
27. Lackawanna Food Court – includes:
    • Sbarro Pizza
    • Tim Horton Coffee
    • Subway
    • Manchu Wok
    • Phoenix Bar & Grill
28. Urban Nesters
29. Cool Beans (lunch truck)
30. Matt & Meera
31. Hotel Victor
32. Starr Tutoring
33. Kolo Klub
34. Smokeless Image
35. Ha Ha Haven
36. Frosty Pooch (mobile pet treats)
37. Hoboken Health Stop
38. With Love, Ivan (mobile pet grooming)
39. Sabores
40. Crew Hair Studio
41. Famous Pizza
42. Robert Bazouzi
43. Goodie Box
44. Chipotle Mexican Grill
45. FURgeddaboutit (dog walking)
46. Muscle Maker Grill
47. Refresh24 dry cleaner
48. Ash Cigar
49. Papaya Dog
50. Vagabondia Vintage (pop-up store)
51. Hudson Baseball Center (in Union City – but great for local parents)

Coming to Hoboken in 2013:

1. Anthropologie
2. Amoroso’s Cheesesteaks
3. Little Town New Jersey
4. Green Yo Yogurt
5. UPS Store
6. House of ‘Cue
7. Moe’s Southwest Grill
8. Prime Convenience (Monroe Center)
9. 16 Handles
10. Giannone Wine
11. Red Mango Yogurt

Hoboken businesses closed in 2012:

1. Quays
2. Lana Santorelli Gallery
3. William Howard Home
4. The Candy Shoppe
5. Hoboken Farmboy
6. Jessie James
7. Hobson’s Choice
8. Curves
9. HomeMade Pizza Co.
10. Cammareri Bakery
11. Heartbeat Style
12. Fresh Pommes Frites
13. Gaslight (under renovation)
14. Hoboken Antiques
15. Ibby’s Falafel
16. Calle 6 Cuban Deli
17. Ciao Belly
18. Serenity Boutique
19. Sammy’s Roadhouse
20. Lana Lounge (under renovation)
21. Bio & Chic
22. Sol Caribe
23. John’s Prime Meats
24. Traders of Bablyon
25. Maoz Vegetarian
26. Ralph’s Italian Ices
27. The Stone Hut
28. Whiskey Bar (under renovation)
29. Uptown Bagels
30. Balbo’s Pizza
31. Schnackenberg’s (under renovation)
32. Savvy Salon
33. US 1 Deli & Grocery

Hoboken businesses relocated, renovated or expanded in 2012:

1. Philly’s Cheesesteaks (moved 2 blocks)
2. KC Kids (relocated)
3. Kings Supermarket (expanded in size)
4. General Lumber (re-opened after fire)
5. Local Barre Core Fitness (opened 2nd location)
6. Liberty Realty (expanded offices)
7. Giovanni Shoe Repair (relocated)
8. Garden of Eden (new name: Aspen Market)
9. Z Studio Salon (2nd location)
10. Corporate Realty (relocated)
11. Biggie’s Clam Bar (2nd location)
12. Right Angle Framing (2nd location)
13. Revival Vintage Boutique (expanded)
14. Dr. Farag Dentist (relocated)
15. Salon Rouge (relocated)
16. Go Postal (relocated)