Woolwich ShopRite nearly done construction. When will the grocery store open?

Joseph P. Smith, Cherry Hill Courier-Post
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WOOLWICH TWP. — A push underway since 2018 to open a modern supermarket near the township population center is nosing the finish line, according to Zallie Family Markets.

Work crews continued to swarm the ShopRite of Center Square Plaza on Monday and its entrance monument still needs a sign, but shoppers will get their first taste this Thursday. The store will open at 10 a.m. on May 25.

The nearly 78,000-square-foot store will have its grand opening on Sunday, June 4.

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The supermarket at 65 Center Square Road will be the 12th store under the Zallie brand. It replaces ShopRite of Gibbsboro, which closed in mid-April.

The supermarket’s notable services include: What’s For Dinner Solutions; hot food bar and “wokery”; catering; order placement for pick up or delivery; an international cheeses department; floral and gift department; and an indoor and outdoor, sit-down café.

Woolwich Township will have a new supermarket as of June 4, 2023. ShopRite of Center Square Plaza is nearing completion in Woolwich Township. Work crews on Monday were busy on a range of final projects, as seen here from the Center Square Road side. The site is at the intersection of Center Square and Auburn roads, across from the municipal complex. PHOTO: May 22, 2023.

The new store is on a previously vacant, 15-acre site off Center Square and Auburn roads, in sight of the municipal complex. A second stage of development is anticipated involving two restaurants on separate pads.

Woolwich is not the only South Jersey location that Zallie Family Markets has invested heavily in since 2022.

Founded 50 years ago, Zallie relaunched its Glassboro site on April 30 after a complicated expansion and renovation project. The store, at 201 William Dalton Drive, remained open during the work.

With its added space, the reconfigured store now has a Cheese & Charcuteries Island; a Sushi & Wok Station; and a grill and café area. It also opened a dedicated space for its online shopping service.

Zallie Family Markets relaunched its ShopRite of Glassboro on April 30, 2023 after a lengthy expansion and renovation project. The store, at 201 William Dalton Drive, held special events for the next two weeks. Left to right are: Nick Wolfe, director of Merchandising; Chris Calvert, director of Store Development; Anika Parker, director of Human Resources; Anthony Massoni, vice president and chief operating officer; Giuliana Zallie, director of Marketing; Ron Raucci, Glassboro store director; David Zallie, president of Zallie Family Markets; George Veit, district manager; and Bob Schwartz, district manager. PHOTO: April 30, 2023.

Joe Smith is a N.E. Philly native transplanted to South Jersey more than 30 years ago, keeping an eye now on government in South Jersey. He is a former editor and current senior staff writer for The Daily Journal in Vineland, Courier-Post in Cherry Hill, and the Burlington County Times.

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This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: ShopRite nears opening in heart of Woolwich Township, Zallie says