Pacific Retail Capital Partners (PRCP), the owner of Bridgewater Commons mall, has announced a series of improvements and new retail additions to the 1.2 million-square-foot shopping center. The renovation project is set to begin this month, with completion expected in the second quarter of 2026.
The interior refresh will feature brighter colors, modern art installations, updated lighting fixtures, and enhanced landscaping throughout key areas such as the center court, department store wings, and mezzanine levels. The food court will be reorganized with new color schemes and artwork. Seating will be divided into zones like “The Lounge” for general use and “The Little Lounge,” which is designed for children and families with distinctive furnishings.
Annmarie Plenge, chief creative officer at PRCP, stated, “Bridgewater Commons has continued to strengthen its place as the dominant retail center for Somerset County. Now we are giving our community an upgraded experience designed for their convenience and enjoyment, evolving it for the next generation of retail, dining and entertainment.”
Plenge leads PRCP’s design team on this project. Local firms The Martin Architectural Group and Unified Construction Group have been selected as architect of record and general contractor.
In addition to the physical updates, PRCP has added several retailers to its lineup at Bridgewater Commons. New tenants include Alo Yoga, Fogo de Chão, Miniso, Pop Mart and more than 15 others. Over 87,000 square feet of leases have been signed with brands such as Kendra Scott, JD Sports, Millburn Deli, Club Champion, Big Chicken, Face Foundrié, Pure Green and Summit Medical.
Steve Plenge, founder and CEO of PRCP said: “We acquired Bridgewater Commons with the intention of evolving an already dominant property into one of the top performing malls in all of New Jersey. After a highly successful two years highlighted by our many leasing wins, we’re ready to take the next step to reimagine this property to better align with consumers’ shopping, dining and entertainment needs.”
Bridgewater Mayor Matthew Moench commented on the announcement: “This is extremely exciting news for the Bridgewater community. Bridgewater Commons is not just a place to shop; it’s at the economic and social core of our town. I’m thrilled that PRCP recognizes the importance of preserving that identity and our overall community character. Their significant investment shows a commitment to thoughtful growth, and I personally can’t wait to bring my family to shop there.”
Bridgewater Commons currently houses over 150 national retailers and restaurants.
