Marlton continues to solidify its reputation as one of South Jersey’s premier retail hubs, offering a wide spectrum of shopping, dining, and lifestyle options for residents and visitors alike. Anchored by a mix of regional malls, power centers, and neighborhood plazas, the area has become a focal point for both national retailers and local businesses, drawing consistent foot traffic and contributing to the region’s economic vitality.
At the forefront of Marlton’s retail scene is Marlton Crossing, located at 101 NJ-73. This regional shopping center is anchored by national names such as T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, Burlington, DSW, and New Jersey’s first Sprouts Farmers Market, offering a combination of value-focused and specialty shopping. The center also includes popular dining options like Chickie’s & Pete’s, providing a complete retail-and-leisure experience for families and commuters passing through this high-traffic corridor.
A short drive away, Marlton Commons at 307 Route 70 W operates as a grocery-anchored power center with tenants including ShopRite and Kohl’s, complemented by PetSmart, Shake Shack, and honeygrow. Its strategic location at the intersection of Routes 70 and 73 ensures accessibility and exposure to thousands of daily travelers, making it a key player in Marlton’s retail ecosystem.
For shoppers seeking a more upscale, open-air environment, The Promenade at Sagemore at 500 Route 73 S delivers an elevated lifestyle experience. This center features high-end chains like Apple, Banana Republic, and L.L.Bean, alongside boutique retailers and several restaurants with outdoor seating, including Redstone and P.F. Chang’s. Its mix of premium shopping and experiential dining appeals to consumers seeking both convenience and curated offerings in a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly environment.
Marlton Square, located at 300 Route 73 S, focuses on food, health, and wellness tenants, attracting a younger, trend-conscious demographic. Key retailers include Trader Joe’s, Starbucks, Ethan Allen, J. Crew Factory, Playa Bowls, and Alpha Fit Club. Its design and tenant mix reflect Marlton’s broader strategy of catering to everyday needs while promoting active, health-oriented lifestyles.
Emerging centers like The View at Marlton at 704 Route 73 S provide newer retail and fitness options, anchored by LA Fitness and hosting a blend of health, beauty, and casual dining tenants such as Qdoba and Dunkin’ Donuts. Meanwhile, Crispin Square at 230 N Maple Ave offers a community-focused experience with local businesses and service-oriented tenants, fostering a neighborhood-centered retail environment.
Completing the landscape, The Shoppes at Renaissance Square, located at Route 70 at N. Locust Ave, is a community strip mall adjacent to the luxury Inwood at Renaissance Square apartments. This center caters to both local residents and visitors, providing everyday retail, dining, and service options within walking distance of residential communities.
Marlton’s concentration of retail destinations illustrates the evolving dynamics of South Jersey’s commercial real estate market. With high visibility along major transportation corridors, strong household incomes, and a diverse mix of tenants, the area continues to attract new investment and tenants seeking both established and emerging retail opportunities.
For readers and investors interested in exploring Marlton’s retail properties and developments, the publication provides ongoing insights through its real estate section, highlighting trends in occupancy, leasing activity, and commercial growth across New Jersey.
From regional shopping centers to neighborhood plazas, Marlton exemplifies how South Jersey communities can balance national retail presence with local flavor, creating thriving commercial districts that serve residents’ everyday needs while enhancing the area’s economic footprint.
Plaza 73 in Marlton Achieves Full Occupancy, Reflecting Strength of South Jersey Retail Market. The neighborhood-focused retail center located at 140-150 Route 73 North in Marlton, has officially reached 100% occupancy, signaling strong demand for community-oriented shopping destinations in South Jersey. The milestone follows the signing of two new leases brokered by Vantage Commercial, bringing fresh services to the center: a modern nail salon and a kitchen and flooring store. Brokers emphasize that these additions align with the center’s long-term strategy of providing convenient lifestyle services to local families, reinforcing its role as a neighborhood hub.
The approximately 15,000-square-foot Plaza 73 hosts a mix of established tenants, including Singas Famous Pizza, which previously helped the center achieve full occupancy in 2022, Sushi Kingdom, Chef Zhang Chinese Restaurant, the U.S. Marines Career Center, and Scrub Pro Uniforms. The combination of restaurants, services, and community-focused businesses illustrates the center’s ability to attract diverse tenants and maintain sustained foot traffic.
Plaza 73 benefits from its strategic location along Route 73, with more than 38,700 vehicles passing the site daily. The property lies less than three miles from Route 70 and approximately five miles from Interstate 295, making it accessible to both local residents and commuters. The surrounding five-mile radius boasts an average household income exceeding $134,000, further reinforcing the center’s attractiveness to retail operators seeking strong consumer demand.
The center is owned by a private investment group, Plaza 73 Investors, which acquired the property in an off-market sale in August 2024 with long-term investment goals. Day-to-day operations are managed by Vantage Property Managers, while Vantage Commercial serves as the exclusive leasing agent. Brokers John Doss and Neil Kakumanu were instrumental in negotiating the leases that brought the center to full occupancy, highlighting Vantage’s role in sustaining the vitality of neighborhood retail in the region.
Plaza 73’s achievement is part of a broader trend in South Jersey, where community and neighborhood retail centers continue to demonstrate strong occupancy rates. High Ridge Plaza in Voorhees reached full tenancy earlier this year with new leases for a karate studio and a boxing gym, while Town Center at Short Hills in Cherry Hill achieved 100% occupancy in September 2024. Other centers, such as Eagle Plaza in Voorhees and Hamilton Plaza in Hamilton Township, have also maintained full tenancy, reflecting strong demand for service-oriented and convenience retail offerings across the region.
Marlton itself features a diverse array of retail destinations, ranging from large power centers to upscale lifestyle complexes. Marlton Crossing at 101 NJ-73 includes national retailers such as T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, Burlington, and DSW, anchored by New Jersey’s first Sprouts Farmers Market. Marlton Commons, at 307 Route 70 W, combines anchors like ShopRite and Kohl’s with popular tenants including PetSmart and Shake Shack. The Promenade at Sagemore, an open-air lifestyle center at 500 Route 73 S, caters to high-end retail shoppers with Apple, Banana Republic, and L.L.Bean, alongside restaurants with outdoor seating. Other neighborhood centers, such as Marlton Square, The View at Marlton, Crispin Square, and The Shoppes at Renaissance Square, round out the region’s vibrant retail landscape, offering a mix of dining, health, and wellness-focused businesses.
The success of Plaza 73 and similar centers demonstrates the resilience and appeal of South Jersey’s community retail sector, driven by strategic tenant selection, strong local demographics, and high visibility along key transportation corridors. Investors, brokers, and property managers continue to focus on delivering a mix of essential services and lifestyle amenities that cater directly to the needs of area residents, ensuring long-term sustainability and consumer engagement.
In addition to Plaza 73, several other South Jersey neighborhood and community retail centers have recently reached or maintained 100% occupancy:
- High Ridge Plaza (Voorhees): This center at 1201 Berlin Haddonfield Road achieved full occupancy in early 2026 after signing leases with a karate studio and a boxing gym. The deals, like the ones at Plaza 73, were brokered by Vantage Commercial.
- Town Center at Short Hills (Cherry Hill): Located at 480-488 Evesham Road, this mixed-use retail and professional center reached 100% occupancy in September 2024 following a lease for its final space. Tenants include Starbucks, Classic Cake, and Radin’s Deli.
- Eagle Plaza (Voorhees): While specific dates vary, this Acme-anchored center has been noted for having high occupancy and underwent a significant sale in late 2024 with the goal of maintaining full tenancy.
- Hamilton Plaza (Hamilton Township): Though in Mercer County (Central NJ), this 175,000-square-foot center, anchored by a high-volume ShopRite, reached full occupancy in April 2025 with a lease from All Curved Furniture Outlet.
The South Jersey market, particularly for neighborhood-focused service and convenience retail, is experiencing strong demand and high occupancy rates as of early 2026.
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Plaza 73’s achievement of full occupancy underscores the South Jersey retail market’s stability and the continuing demand for accessible, well-positioned centers that combine convenience, service, and lifestyle offerings, setting a benchmark for neighborhood shopping destinations in the Garden State.
In January 2026, New Jersey’s commercial real estate (CRE) market is showing significant activity, with North Jersey and Jersey City emerging as top national investment hubs.
🏬 Retail and Small Plaza Deals
Similar to the Plaza 73 deal, other neighborhood retail centers in South Jersey have recently reached full occupancy or secured major new tenants.
- High Ridge Plaza (Voorhees): This neighborhood center at 1201 Berlin Haddonfield Road also reached 100% occupancy in early 2026 after leasing space to a karate studio and a boxing gym.
- Gouldsburger’s Expansion: The popular South Jersey burger chain announced three new leases for 2026, including a Marlton location at the Allison Shopping Center (27 N. Maple Ave.).
- Eagle Plaza (Voorhees): Under new ownership, this plaza is undergoing significant improvements to attract new retail and medical office tenants.
- Cherry Hill Mall: A nine-story office building at the mall is being razed to clear space for a large Dick’s House of Sport featuring an adjacent turf field, scheduled for a 2026 opening.
🏢 Major Multifamily and Industrial Transactions
Early 2026 has seen several large-scale investment deals across the state:
- $90 Million Union County Portfolio: Announced on January 2, 2026, this was a massive off-market sale of 10 apartment complexes (540 units) in Roselle, Roselle Park, Elizabeth, and Rahway.
- $13 Million Industrial Sale (Hackettstown): A newly completed 50,000-square-foot industrial building was sold on January 5, 2026, reflecting continued demand for modern logistics space.
- $27.9 Million Retail Portfolio (Morris County): A portfolio anchored by Lowe’s was sold in late December 2025.
- $2.3 Million Record Sale (Asbury Park): A local commercial building set a record price for its area in late December 2025.
📈 Emerging 2026 Trends
- Top National Markets: Jersey City ranked No. 2 and North Jersey ranked No. 7 nationally for 2026 real estate investment prospects, driven by demand for data centers and mixed-use redevelopment.
- Health Care Expansion: Health systems are rapidly acquiring or building new ambulatory and outpatient facilities, which experts suggest is becoming a dominant “new industrial” sector in the state.
- Data Centers: Demand for specialized data center space is at an all-time high in 2026, though supply remains extremely limited.
