A new drive-thru Starbucks is coming to the Hamilton Plaza, just as struggling discount chain Kmart is preparing to close its store in the same strip mall, according to a report.

The new Starbucks isn’t going to occupy the current Kmart space but will be a tenant in the same shopping center. An adjacent location on 1150 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road will close once the new drive-thru opens, according to the Community News Service.

A closing date for the Kmart at 1061 White Horse Ave. hasn’t been announced, but it’s expected to close by mid-December along with other locations. Liquidation sales will begin this month.

There are currently 46 Starbucks throughout New Jersey, while Kmart is now down to just 11 locations. Kmart declared bankruptcy in 2018, and locations in Wayne, Wall and Somers Point are also set to close later this year.

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