Headline: ScrubHaven Moving Into Blackwood — A New Scrub Shop for Washington Twp. That’s Easy Off I‑295
By Ari Williams | Category: News — Washington Township
There’s a new local retail name heading to Blackwood: ScrubHaven will be taking over the former Scrub Pro uniform space in Washington Township’s Blackwood section. For readers who follow developments by I‑295 exit and want to know what’s opening where, this one matters: it’s a neighborhood-friendly retailer that caters directly to local healthcare workers, first responders, and anyone who wears a uniform to work — and it’s positioned for quick access from the I‑295 corridor.
What’s coming to Blackwood
ScrubHaven is a regional retail chain that specializes in medical scrubs, healthcare footwear, uniforms, and accessories, often with in-store fitting help, embroidery services, and a range of popular brands. The Blackwood storefront will occupy the same footprint left by Scrub Pro, keeping this stretch of the commercial corridor stocked with uniform retail rather than letting the space sit vacant.
Location and how it ties to I‑295
The site sits in the Blackwood commercial area, a short drive from the I‑295 corridor and nearby Route 42 — meaning it’s easy to reach for workers coming from Camden County, Gloucester County, and parts of South Jersey and Philadelphia. A quick look on Google Maps shows this part of Washington Township is a cluster of strip shopping and service businesses that benefit from commuter traffic and local foot traffic alike. For people who follow development by exit, think of this as an amenity that serves drivers and transit riders who use the nearby I‑295 approaches into Blackwood and Washington Township.
Why this matters to the community
– A convenience for healthcare workers: With hospitals, clinics, and long‑term care facilities throughout Camden County and neighboring towns, a local scrub shop saves time for people who previously drove farther or ordered online. On‑site options for trying on scrubs, getting the right shoe fit, or adding embroidery can be valuable for busy shift workers.
– Keeps retail space active: Instead of another empty storefront, the arrival of ScrubHaven signals steady, small‑scale commercial reuse. That’s an ongoing trend in town centers across the region — repurposing existing retail space for businesses that meet local needs.
– Local hiring and foot traffic: New retail means some part‑time and full‑time roles and modest increases in nearby customer activity, which can be a small boost for adjacent small businesses and the plaza as a whole.
– Community fit: Reviews for other ScrubHaven locations on Yelp tend to highlight helpful staff and decent selections — the kind of neighborhood retail experience residents looking for when they want to shop locally rather than order online and wait.
A broader look: retail, reuse, and the I‑295 market
South Jersey’s commercial corridors — those linked to I‑295 and Route 42 — continue to attract retailers that serve local daily needs: dollar stores, pharmacies, quick‑serves, and specialty shops like scrub stores. Sites like this one in Blackwood show how small retail adapts: occupying former uniform or specialty spaces keeps the local shopping ecosystem intact and helps maintain the strip’s draw for nearby residents and commuters.
What to watch for next
The company and property owners typically post opening updates on social media, and local outlets (and community pages on Patch and neighborhood Facebook groups) are likely to share firm opening dates, hiring announcements, and photos once signage and stock arrive. If you want the quickest confirmation, check the ScrubHaven store locator or Google Maps for “coming soon” updates, or keep an eye on community forums where neighbors and nearby workers often post first impressions.
Why 295Times readers should care
If you pay attention to what’s changing by exit and township — whether for jobs, shopping convenience, or plain curiosity about how our commercial corridors evolve — this is a small but useful example. It’s a practical addition for Washington Township and a reminder that retail shifts here are mostly about meeting everyday needs for people who live and work along the I‑295 spine.
Want updates on this storefront or openings near your exit? Let us know which I‑295 exit you watch and we’ll keep an eye out.
