Last Kmart In NJ Will Close Leaving Only Two US Locations

We've seen so many store closures lately that this really doesn't come as a surprise. The Last Kmart In NJ will close in October leaving only two other locations in the US.

The Westwood, New Jersey Kmart on 700 Broadway, is set to close its doors in October. This location opened in 1982 making it one of the many thousands of Kmart storefronts in the country.

However, the chain experienced a slow decline when it went from being the 15th-largest corporation in the world in the 1990s to declaring bankruptcy in 2002.

Their marketing team did what they could to help save the brand. The "bluelight special" was just one of the attempts at bringing people through the doors.

In addition, many of us remember the hilarious "ship my pants" ads that came out and were viewed on televisions across America.

Sears Holding Corporation which operates Kmart, started closing the 11 New Jersey locations over the course of the last five years.

Following the closure of the Westwood Kmart in NJ this fall, the only two remaining Kmart stores will be in Miami, Florida, and in Bridgehampton, in Suffolk County, Long Island.

It leaves me thinking, what's next? I know a lot of the stores that have been around since the 80s may continue to close as consumer habits change. But it seems like we're on the verge of even more in the coming months and years.

It's concert season. When you think about this area's best concert venues, do you think of Freedom Mortgage Pavilion? We sure do! The venue has an energy that is unmatched.

I mean, it's a half-indoor, half-outdoor concert venue that serves every purpose. They host some of summer's hottest shows every year. They're a seasonal venue, meaning you don't have to shiver on the lawn in the winter. But, the inside is climate-controlled and can be closed off for possible winter shows. It makes you appreciate them even more when you're forced to miss the lawn like that!

There's nothing like a concert in Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. It opened in 1995 and boasts a 25,000-seat capacity. Concert veterans probably know this venue by a few other names, but the place is the same. It's still a rockin' music venue right on the Waterfront with a great seating arrangement.

With views of the Philadelphia skyline, and the beautiful Ben Franklin Bridge, how can you not love a show at this place? It's an icon of the area and should be appreciated for how great it truly is. Don't sleep on this venue. It's one of the best concert venues in the area!

Your mind immediately goes to the lawn when you think of Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. It is one of the best places to sit for a summer concert. Their lawn-chair rental service is really helpful, too, for those who don't want to lug their own chairs. When it's nice out, it's nice to enjoy the lawn.

This is one of the huge highlights of the venue for a lot of people. A one-time purchase gets you in to see every concert in their season. That is INSANE. The lawn is also such a great place to sit, as mentioned before. It's almost too good of a deal. It's great that they offer this for concert lovers.

It's right there on the Waterfront. There is easy access to both the Ben Franklin and Walt Whitman Bridges, which means easy access to Philly. People from both sides of the Delaware River can take advantage of the venue's location.

This experience just seems really cool. Freedom Mortgage Pavilion really just goes the extra mile to make their VIP experiences extra VIP. In-seat wait service and you're NOT sitting a million miles away from the stage? Sign me up!

A cocktail served IN the shaker? Yes, please. Whatever it takes to get it into my hand and system expeditiously. All of the food served is fresh, portable, and convenient. They know their shows take place in the summertime, so they offer tons of seasonal favorites.

Yes! The Riverlink Ferry can get you there. You can take a 15-minute, scenic trip on the ferry from Philadelphia to Camden, New Jersey. Ferry service for concerts begins approximately 2 hours before the event, and runs throughout the event, with service concluding approximately 30 minutes after the event ends.

Opening a concert season with The Shania Twain is iconic behavior. Freedom Mortgage Pavilion books some really amazing artists. The venue is set up so perfectly. No one is on top of each other and the outdoor vibe is sweet. It really makes the concert-going experience stellar.