Introduction to H Mart
H Mart, the large Asian grocery chain, is welcoming customers in Dallas with some offerings you won’t find at just any store. The chain, which has a couple of other spots in North Texas, officially opened on Thursday at a sizable spot that covers over 140,000 square feet, according to a release. It’s located between Interstate 35E and Harry Hines Boulevard on Royal Lane.
Unique Offerings
The lineup includes green papaya, taro, durian and red bananas, along with seafood in large tanks that cover everything from live Korean octopus and abalone to crab. There are staples and specialty items and much more. But it’s not just the food that’s atypical of some grocers. Large screens play music videos above the items, including the produce area, with it recently featuring A20 May, a Chinese pop girl group. An area with several restaurants offers Korean fried chicken, Korean tofu and barbecue offerings and Japanese katsu, among others.
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Food Hall and Entertainment
The food hall also features a stage with a giant screen announcing an H Mart grand opening music festival over the coming weeks. There’s even a lineup of games featuring mini cranes for plucking prizes.
Growing Demand for International Grocery Stores
H Mart is part of the growing number of retailers offering grocery items in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that serve the expanding communities that come from other parts of the world. For example, the region is adding several sites that cater to the South Asian community, including India Bazaar. Plano and Carrollton are home to H Mart stores, and another is slated for the Fort Worth area. The new store in Dallas is tapping into a healthy customer base that goes beyond its existing locations, according to Brian Kwon, president of the chain.
Customer Base and Expansion
The company’s customer base is diversifying with about 60% being Asian, indicating the wide appeal it has for all shoppers, Kwon said. “There’s no question about how well the store will do here, just because (of) the demand we’re seeing from our customers, the response we’re seeing from the local community,” Kwon said in an interview. H Mart started during the 1980s in the New York City area and has since grown to more than 100 stores across over 15 states.
Products and Services
At the new store in Dallas, shoppers will find rice and sweet treats along with snacks from different backgrounds, including Korean, Indian and Chinese. There is also kimchi, marinated chicken and raspberry wine.
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Conclusion
The new H Mart store in Dallas is a significant addition to the city’s retail scene, offering a unique shopping experience that caters to the diverse needs of the community. With its wide range of products and services, the store is poised to become a popular destination for shoppers from all over the city.
FAQs
Q: What is H Mart?
A: H Mart is a large Asian grocery chain with over 100 stores across 15 states.
Q: Where is the new H Mart store located?
A: The new H Mart store is located in Dallas, between Interstate 35E and Harry Hines Boulevard on Royal Lane.
Q: What types of products does H Mart offer?
A: H Mart offers a wide range of products, including rice, sweet treats, snacks from different backgrounds, kimchi, marinated chicken, and raspberry wine.
Q: Does H Mart have a food hall?
A: Yes, H Mart has a food hall with several restaurants offering Korean fried chicken, Korean tofu, barbecue, and Japanese katsu, among others.
Q: Is H Mart only for Asian customers?
A: No, H Mart’s customer base is diversifying, with about 60% being Asian, indicating the wide appeal it has for all shoppers.
