LAWRENCE TWP., N.J. — The Lawrence Shopping Center, located at 2495 Brunswick Pike, along Route 1 South, is now home to Lidl Food Market that opened to the public last Wednesday. 
The grand-opening event, which started at about 5:30 a.m., lasted several hours until afternoon during that day.
Shoppers went to get deals and win prizes such as those winning a $500 shopping spree, and the first 100 customers getting gift cards.
“We have a different experience,” said Tyrell Stinson, a Lidl brand manager.
The Lidl Food Markets originated in Germany, with a similar history to the Aldi Food Markets. These stores are international and are expanding in the United States.
Recently, Lidl Food Market opened new stores in about three U.S. states including Georgia, Maryland and New Jersey.