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Grocery Store Chain To Open New Location In Bergen County

A ribbon cutting for the new store will be held on July 25, according to the company.

HACKENSACK, NJ — Popular grocery store chain Lidl is planning to open a new location in Hackensack by the end of this month.

In a news release, the German retailer said the city's first Lidl store at 150 River St. will open on Friday, July 25. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 7:40 a.m. Customers can arrive early for a freshly baked croissant and a cup of coffee.

Following the ribbon cutting, the location will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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"At Lidl US, shoppers experience a curated collection of private label picks, global imports, and everyday name brands," the company said in a statement. "From imported cheeses to fresh meats and seafood, you’ll get to experience the quality we’re famous for in Europe — without using your passport."

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Lidl operates in 31 countries and employs more than 360,000 people globally, according to the company. In June 2015, the company established its U.S. headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, and today operates more than 180 Lidl stores across the East Coast.

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Lidl currently has 25 locations in New Jersey. The Hackensack store is the fourth Lidl to open in Bergen County, with others in Paramus, Bergenfield and Elmwood Park.

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