3 Businesses And Restaurants Opening And Closing In South Jersey

SOUTH JERSEY — What's opening, what's closing and what's changing in South Jersey? Here are some of the business stories making recent news across the region.

Dick's House Of Sport

Dick's House of Sport, a supersized sporting-goods store with recreational facilities, plans to open at Cherry Hill Mall next year. The store differs from a traditional Dick's Sporting Goods, offering a climbing wall, simulated golf bays, and a multi-sport cage to test out equipment for baseball, softball, lacrosse and soccer. It will also have an outdoor track and field. More.

Bakery Makes Request On Strong Perfumes, Colognes

A South Jersey bakery is asking customers wearing strong perfumes or colognes to use the drive-thru. And it's not just for enjoying the smell of fresh doughnuts in the morning. Century Bakery in Bridgeton shared the request last week on social media, noting concerns for their employees' health. More.

Federal Donuts Is Here

A popular Philadelphia doughnut chain has made its long-awaited South Jersey debut. Federal Donuts & Chicken opened last week in Marlton Square, marking the brand's first shop on this side of the Delaware. More.

Restaurant Closes, Cites Economic Landscape

Blair Mountain Biscuit Co., a restaurant that brought southern comfort to Gloucester Township, announced its abrupt closure earlier this month. The economic landscape was a major factor in the decision, the business said. More.

An Underrated Food Town

One of the state's most underrated food scenes is in Cinnaminson, according to a new list from NJ.com featuring the state's top 21 food towns that "no one knows about." More.

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