Livingston Shopping Center Attracts 2 New Businesses

LIVINGSTON, NJ — A national debate academy and a trading card/collectible store are coming to a shopping center in Livingston.

Bergen Debate Club and Monmouth Cards have signed new leases at The Livingston Town Center, according to Azarian Realty Co. the leasing and property management agent for the property.

The two businesses will join a tenant roster that includes Wells Fargo, 16 Handles, HotWorx, Shiseido and LA Bikini.

According to Azarian Realty, there are three vacancies remaining at the 29-space, two-story shopping center, which range from 612 square feet to 3,244 square feet. Some suggested uses? “Office, retail and restaurant space,” the firm says.

Azarian Realty offered the following background about the newest arrivals at The Livingston Town Center:

Bergen Debate Club is one of the largest and most successful debate academies in the United States. Their focus is on helping children and teens develop their public speaking, critical thinking, and persuasive argumentation skills. Their coaching team is made up of highly experienced instructors who have collectively accomplished multiple titles and accreditations including 53 TOC Bids, NSDA, NCFL, NDCA Nationals Qualifications, and a handful of APDA Championships both as competitors themselves as well as debate coaches. They operate out of Bergen County, New Jersey, and also offer online classes for students aged 10 and up. Their newest location in The Livingston Town Center marks their third opening, while their other locations can be found in Glen Rock, NJ and Fort Lee, NJ.

Monmouth Cards is a trading card and collectible store and online platform. They are passionate about collecting and trading nostalgic and rare collectible trading cards, and they offer a space for other collectors to access and indulge their shared passion. Their offerings range from sports cards to entertainment cards, as they enjoy having a wide selection for fanatics. The thing that separates them from another trading store is their team of experienced collectors who can pinpoint authentic, high-quality cards, which include rare and limited-edition cards. Their incoming occupancy at The Livingston Town Center will mark their fourth brick-and-mortar opening, with their other locations found in East Brunswick, NJ, Wall Township, NJ, and Oakhurst, NJ.

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