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Popular CT mall adds more stores. Here's what they are, but think California-based jewelry
Westfarms, a premier shopping mall located on the town line between Farmington and West Hartford, has earned recent awards and added multiple stores with more in the works.
The Hartford Courant's Best of Hartford 2025 annual readers' poll awarded Westfarms its first-place recognition in the shopping center category with four Westfarms stores, including Nordstrom, Warby Parker, Munson's Chocolates and Cotton On Kids, selected as tops in their categories.
The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce also selected Westfarms as the 2025 recipient of the Economic Driver of the Year Spotlight Award.
'We're incredibly honored to be recognized by the West Hartford Chamber for our impact on the local economy and to be voted by the Hartford Courant and its readers as one of the region's top shopping destinations,' said Westfarms general manager Elizabeth Ryan in a press release. 'For more than 50 years, Westfarms has been at the center of a vibrant and growing retail community, contributing to the economy and providing a home to more than 140 retailers and restaurants. With over 1,000 community members employed by our tenants, we're proud to be part of a diverse and thriving local workforce.
'This recognition is also a testament to the dedication of our tenants — from innovative first-to-market brands to cherished local favorites — who together make Westfarms a dynamic and welcoming place for shoppers,' Ryan added.
Westfarms has added several stores this year including Windsor. The specialty formal apparel retailer for women opened on March 31 in a 4,076-square-foot space on the lower level near Nordstrom just in time for prom and wedding season.
Manhattan-based Caffé Arrone opened in April in Center Court featuring organic coffee brews from around the world and a full menu of cafe flavors and teas. It is the company's fifth location.
Jamba Juice will move into the mall's lower level this summer. There are 750 locations nationwide and this will be the third in the state. Jamba Juice offers plant-based smoothies, bowls with fresh fruit toppings and foods to go.
Zumiez will be opening in the Nordstrom wing this summer in a 2,867-square-foot space. The store offers apparel, footwear, accessories and skateboards and features brands like Affliction, Ed Hardy, Empyre, FB County, Von Dutch and Plan B skateboards.
California-based jewelry brand gorjana, best known for interchangeable jewelry pieces, is also opening this summer. The 821-square foot store will be second location in the state. It will be located on the upper level of Center Court.
Kay Jewelers has reopened after a store renovation. American Eagle is also going through a redesign and is expected to re-open for the back-to-school shopping season.
'We are proud of our continued growth and commitment to our retailers and shoppers at Westfarms,' Ryan said. 'We remain dedicated to enhancing our shopping experience with first to the area brands and customer favorites that will complement our existing lineup at Westfarms.'
