Headline: New Thrift Stop on Marlton Pike — Red, White & Blue Opens in Cherry Hill (Ribbon Cutting March 26)
A Cherry Hill ribbon cutting will mark the arrival of a new bargain-hunting option on Marlton Pike this week. Red, White & Blue Thrift opens Thursday, March 26 — organizers are asking folks to arrive by 8:45 a.m. for the ceremonial ribbon cutting and a first look at the store’s merchandise.
Why this matters for Marlton Pike and I‑295 travelers
Marlton Pike (Route 70) is one of Cherry Hill’s busiest commercial corridors, and a new retail tenant there is more than just another storefront. For people who live or commute along I‑295, Marlton Pike is an easy off‑ramp stop: the corridor connects shoppers from Camden County and neighboring Burlington and Gloucester counties to big-box retailers, restaurants, and local services. A thrift store like Red, White & Blue can pull steady foot traffic from both the immediate neighborhood and drivers coming off the interstate looking for bargains, furniture, or household finds.
Where it sits in the neighborhood
Google Maps places the new store squarely on the Marlton Pike shopping strip that feeds into Cherry Hill’s larger retail cluster. That corridor has seen steady interest in reuse and repurposing of retail spaces, which local outlets such as NJ.com and Patch have documented in recent years as the township and developers look to keep Route 70 healthy and walkable. A thrift operation typically fits this pattern — filling storefronts with lower‑overhead businesses that complement full‑price retailers, bring regular local customers, and increase daytime activity.
About Red, White & Blue Thrift
Red, White & Blue Thrift is a regional thrift brand with several stores across South Jersey and the Philadelphia area. The company’s model focuses on affordable clothing, furniture, and household goods — items that often rotate quickly and can draw repeat shoppers. Local reviewers on platforms like Yelp and Google tend to highlight low prices and the “treasure hunt” nature of thrift shopping, which helps explain why these stores remain popular even as retail changes elsewhere.
Local economic and community impact
– Jobs and micro‑commerce: New thrift stores often add part‑time and full‑time local jobs and can be a low‑cost retail option for residents. They also sometimes partner with local charities or offer discounts that benefit community members.
– Foot traffic for neighbors: Thrift shoppers are likely to visit nearby restaurants and service businesses, which can be a modest boost for adjacent properties on Marlton Pike.
– Reuse and sustainability: Resale retail supports reuse trends and waste reduction — a growing concern for communities and local planners. Cherry Hill has initiatives and conversations around sustainable development and continued vitality along Route 70; second‑hand retailers contribute to that ecosystem by keeping goods in circulation.
How this fits with travel and transit
Marlton Pike is served by local bus lines and is an easy drive for motorists using I‑295, so the store will be accessible to both pedestrians in Cherry Hill and shoppers from further away. If you’re following 295Times coverage by exit, think of the Marlton Pike stretch as a quick stop that connects major interchanges to Cherry Hill’s retail core.
What locals are saying
Online reviews for other Red, White & Blue locations suggest shoppers come for bargains, friendly staff, and the variety of items you can find on any given day. Those patterns often repeat when a chain opens a new store — early shoppers at the ribbon cutting will give the clearest read on how this location fares in the weeks ahead.
Event details (what to expect)
– Ribbon cutting: Thursday, March 26 — organizers request arrival by 8:45 a.m. for the ceremony and an early look at inventory.
– First‑day shoppers: Expect quick turnover on popular items; thrift stores often sell out of the best finds early.
– Parking and access: Marlton Pike offers surface parking typical of the corridor; it’s also reachable by local transit routes that run along Route 70.
Why 295 readers should care
If you live, work, or drive the exits around Cherry Hill, new retail additions like this matter. They influence where people stop for errands, how busy corridors like Marlton Pike feel on weekdays, and what kinds of businesses are likely to succeed in the township’s commercial strips. Red, White & Blue’s arrival is another data point in Cherry Hill’s ongoing retail evolution — one that’s grounded in reuse, affordability, and neighborhood access.
If you plan to go to the ribbon cutting or check the store out, stop by, say hello to staff, and tell us what you find. We’ll be tracking how this spot fits into the larger Route 70/Marlton Pike corridor and what it means for nearby interchanges and businesses.
