New Sushi Restaurant Among 9 Businesses Coming To Cherry Hill Mall

CHERRY HILL, NJ — An Asian-fusion restaurant is among several establishments on their way to Cherry Hill Mall.

Kooma Asian Fusion and Sushi Bar is expected to open this fall, according to PREIT, the mall's parent company. The restaurant will mark Kooma's first in New Jersey, with two others located in Eastern Pennsylvania.

The restaurants tout hand-picked ingredients and a wide selection of sushi. Kooma's menu also features stone pot bibimbaps, stir-fry and other delicacies.

Here's what else is on its way to Cherry Hill Mall, along with each business's projected opening timeframe:

• Signature Workspace: a co-working space provider (fall)
• Lacoste: French fashion brand known for its polo shirts and casual wear (fall)
• Alo Yoga: activewear and lifestyle products (opening by the holiday season)
• Columbia Sportswear: a leading outdoor and sportswear brand (opening by the holiday season)
• Kendra Scott: known for unique jewelry and accessories (winter)
• Rowan: specializing in modern ear piercing (spring 2025)
• Dry Goods: on-trend women's fashion (spring or summer 2025)
• Mango: a Spanish retailer specializing in Mediterranean-inspired fashion (summer 2025)

Despite PREIT's turbulence in recent years, Cherry Hill Mall has long been the company's top-performing shopping center. Some of the soon-to-open businesses, such as Kooma and Signature Workspace, reflect the mall's ambitions to continue evolving into a community hub that offers more than retail.

PREIT went bankrupt in December for the second time in three years. The company exited the restructuring process a few months later, with a small group of investment firms taking over.

Headquartered in Philadelphia, PREIT lists 17 shopping centers, including Moorestown Mall, among its assets.

Paula Charles, PREIT's vice president of leasing, expressed confidence in Cherry Hill Mall's growth.

"With strong traffic and great tenants, Cherry Hill Mall is positioned as a key destination for retailers entering or expanding in the region," Charles said in a statement. "This ongoing leasing momentum reflects our commitment to evolving with consumer preferences and maintaining our position as a premier shopping destination."