Small Business Saturday
Join us on Small Business Saturday to celebrate shopping local this holiday season! Thanks to the generosity of Cranford business owners and sponsors, we’ll be giving away thousands of dollars in gift baskets! Hang on to your receipts from any local shopping you do in Cranford starting Monday, 11/25, and bring them to Eastman Plaza […]
Summer Sidewalk Sale
Thursday, August 22nd through Saturday, August 24th, is the Downtown Cranford Summer Sidewalk Sale! Downtown retailers have terrific bargains waiting for you, from sale racks to discounts and free gifts.
Spiritual and wellness center The Curious Heart Shop Opens in Downtown Cranford
Yesterday, Downtown Cranford, DMC Board members, and Township Commissioner Kathleen Miller Prunty officially welcomed The Curious Heart Shop to the business community! After Mary Kate Santulli opened an essential oil pop up in Ciao Amici in 2021, she realized she had tapped into an unmet need. That led to a storefront in Westfield, though by […]
Take Advantage of Hot Deals during July’s Sidewalk Sale!
Spend this weekend downtown and take advantage of special discounts and promotions during the Downtown Cranford Sidewalk Sale! Take a look at the sales participating stores are offering from Thursday, July 13 through Saturday, July 15. There are great deals to be found, both inside and outside!
Yarnstormers Gives Knitters a New Place to Meet and Create
Cranford YarnStormers, located at 10 Alden Street, has opened its doors! Thank you to Cranford Area Chamber of Commerce, Cranford Mayor Brian Andrews, Township Commissioner Kathleen Prunty, and DMC Board members who joined us in welcoming owner Teresa Murray, her husband Tom Usinowicz, and their children to the Downtown Cranford community. Teresa is a longtime […]
The Team Behind Witch Baby Opens Their 2nd Business in Downtown Cranford
In 2019, Chelsea Selby opened a storefront in Downtown Cranford selling her popular brand Witch Baby Soap. The focus of Witch Baby Soap is bath and body, but Chelsea often found herself coming across items that she wanted to carry but wouldn’t fit with that space. When the space at 11 North Union Avenue became […]
Maktoob by Lola Specializes in Custom and Promotional Products
Last week Downtown Cranford held a ribbon cutting for Maktoob by Lola, located at 19 Alden Street. Maktoob by Lola is owned by Farah and specializes in design services and promotional products. Farah chose the name “Maktoob” for her business as Maktub means “it is written.” After leaving her previous jobs and taking the leap […]
Keep Cool at Downtown Cranford’s Sidewalk Sale!
This weekend, July 21-23, is the return of the Downtown Cranford Sidewalk Sale! Participating businesses will have sales, promotions, and more! Many stores will have tables set out with special items on sale, as well as in-store promotions. Here is a list of participating businesses: The Amber Feather LLC (taking part Friday & Saturday) Anthem […]
908 Opens in Downtown Cranford and Sneakerheads Rejoice
Yesterday Downtown Cranford, the DMC Board, and Deputy Mayor Jason Gareis officially welcomed 908 to the Downtown Cranford community! 908 is located at 10 Alden Street and is the second location of the high-end sneaker store owned by JP Hernandez and Gustavo Gonzalez. The Cranford location came about when JP, a Cranford resident, found himself […]
Simply Prepares to Close Its Doors as Owner Gary Fletcher Looks Forward to His Next Chapter
Gary Fletcher, the owner of local framing, art and gift shop Simply Art and Framing, has made the decision to close his store and move on to the next chapter of his life. Simply has been a downtown fixture for 15 years, originally opening on Walnut Avenue before moving to a larger space on North […]