Headline: Marlton Pike Watch — H‑Mart’s Cherry Hill Remodel Is Progressing; what drivers off I‑295 and local shoppers should know
If you travel the Marlton Pike (Route 70) corridor through Cherry Hill, you may have noticed the H‑Mart site getting a serious facelift. We stopped by in December for a photo update and the store — long a draw for shoppers seeking Asian groceries, fresh produce and prepared foods — is in the middle of a full remodel and expansion. An official reopening date hasn’t been announced, but the changes are already meaningful for nearby residents, businesses and drivers using the I‑295 corridor that serves Cherry Hill.
Where this is and why it matters to the I‑295 crowd
– The store sits on Marlton Pike (Route 70) in Cherry Hill, Camden County — the same shopping artery that a lot of drivers use when exiting I‑295 to reach local retail and restaurants. Google Maps pins this location squarely in the busy Route 70 corridor that links neighborhoods and several of Cherry Hill’s commercial centers.
– For anyone following development by Interstate exits, this remodel is the kind of project that can change traffic patterns at the ramps and signals off I‑295. Bigger stores tend to increase visitation from drivers, delivery trucks and ride services, which local planners and business owners watch closely.
What the remodel looks like
– From the photos (see the image in this post), crews appear to be enlarging the storefront footprint, replacing the façade, and doing exterior work that suggests more interior space or a refreshed customer flow. The parking lot and surrounding pedestrian access are also part of the overall site work.
– While the company hasn’t released a formal opening timeline for this Cherry Hill location, the visible progress makes it reasonable to expect a reopening window announced in the coming months.
Why H‑Mart matters to Cherry Hill and neighboring towns
– H‑Mart is one of the largest Asian supermarket chains in the U.S., known for a broad selection of produce, seafood, Korean and pan-Asian pantry items, and substantial prepared-food counters. For Cherry Hill residents — and folks who drive in from nearby towns along I‑295 and Route 70 — the chain has become a regional destination grocery, not just a local market.
– As an anchor tenant in a shopping strip, H‑Mart’s expansion tends to increase foot traffic for adjacent businesses (restaurants, specialty shops, service providers). That can be good news for small businesses looking for more customers, but it also raises questions about parking, loading zones, and local traffic — issues municipal planners and business owners track.
What neighbors and reviewers are saying
– Looking at local reviews and community feedback (Yelp and other review sites), long-time customers praise H‑Mart for its produce variety, Korean staples, and ready-to-eat options — all reasons many shoppers from Camden County and Burlington County drive in. Common gripes in past months have centered on busy parking lots and crowded aisles during peak times, so the expansion may be a direct response to that demand.
– Regional outlets such as NJ.com and Patch have covered H‑Mart openings and retail growth in South Jersey previously, highlighting how major grocers affect local traffic and retail dynamics. Those are the same conversations likely to follow this project in Cherry Hill.
What to watch next
– Official reopening or ribbon-cutting announcements from H‑Mart or the Cherry Hill Township will be the best indicators of timing. In the meantime, expect continued construction activity on Marlton Pike and keep an eye on local traffic patterns, especially during weekday evenings and weekend shopping hours.
– If you’re a business nearby, this is an opportunity to think about customer flow and potential partnerships (new lunch crowds, catering orders, cross-promotion). If you’re a commuter on I‑295, allow a little extra time if you’re heading to the Route 70 exits near the shopping strip.
Share tips and photos
If you live or work near this stretch of Marlton Pike — or if you drove by the site recently — send along your photos or observations. Local readers help round out the picture: how’s parking holding up, are delivery trucks impacting rush hour, and what do folks want from the revamped H‑Mart when it reopens?
Quick links and references
– Google Maps is useful for location context and driving directions along Marlton Pike/Route 70.
– Local outlets such as NJ.com and Patch have covered retail and development trends in South Jersey and Cherry Hill in the past — helpful background if you want to understand how a project like this fits into broader local planning.
– Yelp provides community sentiment and customer reviews for stores like H‑Mart; it’s a good place to see what shoppers highlight about selection and service.
I’ll keep watching this site and will post another update when the store announces an official opening date or when construction reaches the next milestone. If you’ve got a tip from the Marlton Pike corridor or I‑295 exits that feed into Cherry Hill, drop me a note.
