Largest H Mart in United States to Open in Fremont
The largest H Mart in the U.S. will open in Fremont, California. The new location for the popular Asian grocery store chain will offer an extensive selection of groceries and prepared foods. The opening marks a significant retail development for the city.
- The new store will be located in the Pacific Commons Shopping Center, taking over a 100,000-square-foot, two-story building previously occupied by Kohl's. - This location represents the largest investment in H Mart's history and will serve as the flagship for a new multi-level store prototype. - In addition to groceries, the second floor will feature an extensive food hall with fast-casual and full-service restaurants, a bar, and communal spaces. - Construction is slated to begin in late 2026, with a projected opening in late 2027. - H Mart, which stands for "Han Ah Reum" or "one armful" in Korean, started as a single corner store in Queens, New York, in 1982 and has grown to over 97 locations across the U.S. - The Fremont store will be the fourth H Mart in the Bay Area, joining existing locations in San Francisco, San Jose, and another planned for Dublin. - This development is part of a broader trend of Asian grocery chain expansion in the Bay Area, with brands like T&T Supermarket and Tokyo Central also growing their presence. - The city of Fremont views this as a "transformative investment" and a strategic reuse of a large vacant retail space to create jobs and community value.
