 In 1995, after years of declining traffic and lost tenants and amidst a major renovation and expansion of nearby Westfield Garden State Plaza, The Shops at Riverside was completely renovated with new marble floors, glass railings, and comfortable seating.From 2005 through 2008, The Shops at Riverside added of retail and dining space, including 30 new stores and three restaurants.Much of the space that was added is in a portion of the mall reclaimed from Bloomingdale's.