What’s the status of Orlando’s first H Mart location?

ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal.

It is approaching 15 months since an entity related to New Jersey-based H Mart bought the location of a former Target on West Colonial Drive — and 14 months since the Korean grocery chain confirmed the building would be its first Florida location.

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There’s been little to no update since the Feb. 25, 2021, sale closing or the March 9, 2021, confirmation, however, leaving enthusiasts wondering about the status of the project.

A spokesperson in H Mart’s marketing department told the Orlando Business Journal the grocer does not have a planned opening date at this time. Further calls and emails seeking additional details or a timeline were not returned in time for publication.

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