Opening date announced for NJ ShopRite that’s replacing Piscataway store

SOUTH PLAINFIELD — ShopRite's newest location, which calls itself the official supermarket of Rutgers, has an opening date.

Construction of the 93,000-square-foot supermarket is complete, and now it's ready for customers.

Wednesday, May 8 has been announced as the launch date for ShopRite in Hadley Commons Plaza, along Hadley Rd.

Opening day will start with a ribbon cutting event at 7 a.m.

The first 200 customers on line for the opening will get gift bags with product samples and coupons, the supermarket says.

Throughout the day, the store will feature in-store samplings. Food trucks and vendors are scheduled to offer free samples to shoppers as well.

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The supermarket is still looking to hire workers. There's a hiring center in the same shopping plaza.

The new store is replacing the ShopRite in Piscataway, on Centennial Ave., which is closing at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7.

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