After Delays, Settlement Looms On Cinnaminson Lidl

CINNAMINSON, NJ — Cinnaminson is expecting to close with German-based grocery giant Lidl on Friday, paving the way for the construction of a new store in Cinnaminson.

Cinnaminson Township Committee approved a resolution to extend the closing date for the proposed supermarket during its meeting Monday night. It is the fifth time the closing date has been extended.

“Due to COVID-19 related issues, this project was delayed a bit,” Cinnaminson Township Administrator Eric Schubiger had told Patch in an email last week. “However, the township expects settlement on the project in the next few weeks, and Lidl has indicated that site work will begin approximately one week after settlement.”

“We are looking to settle with Lidl this Friday, which would help the project move forward,” Cinnaminson Mayor Ryan Horner said Monday night.

The German grocery store giant has targeted the former Garden State Inn at the intersection of Route 130 South and Highland Avenue as the spot for its new store. The possibility of Lidl coming to Cinnaminson was first reported in 2017. Read more here: Supermarket Giant Lidl May Be Coming To Cinnaminson

The original closing date of May 29, 2017, was initially extended until Feb. 5, 2018, according to a draft of the resolution posted on the township’s website. There were also scheduled closing dates in January and July of this year, and it was previously hoped that construction could begin in the fall. Read more here: Construction On Cinnaminson Lidl May Begin In September: Mayor

Two years ago, Lidl turned its attention to building stores in the United States, with an eye toward the east coast. This week, it was reported that Lidl is also considering a store on the Black Horse Pike in Gloucester Township. It already has stores in Cherry Hill and Burlington.

The chain, known for its low prices, already has more than 10,000 stores in 26 European countries, according to the report. It is considered to be a cross between Walmart and Trader Joe's. For more on the chain, visit lidl.com.