Bath & Body Works, H&R Block And More Coming To Howell

HOWELL, NJ — With the holidays around the corner, a slew of new stores are opening in Howell.

Howell Commons Plaza is getting two locations from major national retailers. Bath & Body Works and H&R Block are both opening up shop.

On their website, H&R Block is already offering appointments for as soon as Sunday at the Howell Commons location.

The former Barnes and Noble at Lanes Mill Plaza will be replaced by a Value City Furniture store.

Bath & Body Works sells products in more than 1,700 North American stores and has nearly 300 stores in countries around the world. H&R has 10,000 offices nationwide.

On Saturday, Smashin City will open doors to its new rage room on 4314 Route 9.

With the proper protective gear, you can smash glasses, dishware and electronics among other items in a safe environment.

According to Smashin city, the rage room is a place "where you can collect your thoughts, project your hatred, rage onto the breakable items, and unleash an unrelenting wave of destruction."

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