The Courier Post ran a story looking at the recent growth of development in South Jersey:
Just over a year ago, the Garden State Pavilions in Cherry Hill was a retail wasteland.
Times have changed.
Burlington Coat Factory led the revitalization of the center; Jo-Ann Fabrics, a martial arts academy and a Sears Outlet followed. A Bob’s Discount Furniture — the first in South Jersey — will open in mid-February.
There now is only one vacant parcel in the Pavilions, next to the Camden County Democratic Committee headquarters.
The story went on to talk about growth throughout the region:
The business “uptick” also can be seen at Ellisburg Circle Shopping Center in Cherry Hill, where construction of a Whole Foods continues. The organic grocery is expected to open in March, according to Paul Striddick, the township’s director of community development.
Stridick noted that the entire shopping center is undergoing a renovation. These signs continue to point to an improving market in the region. The full story is worth a read.