Canton Township grocer says store brings international and halal products to Cherry Hill community
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An unnamed Canton Township grocery owner described offering products from the Middle East and Asia, donating to local events and providing halal options so residents need not travel to Dearborn or Dearborn Heights for everyday groceries.
An unnamed business owner said their new grocery in the Cherry Hill area of Canton Township stocks international products, including halal options, and has begun sponsoring local events and charities.
The owner, identified in the transcript only as an "unnamed business owner," said, "I think what makes our business unique from other businesses in the area is that we specialize in all types of products. Our our model is actually savings from around the world. There's a big market outside of BUX, and there's a lot of great items. So we have products from, you know, The Middle East, from Asia. We bring products from everywhere." The remarks appear in the meeting transcript provided for this session.
The owner said the store has received strong support from the Canton and Cherry Hill business community and that staff have connected with local charities. "Being a part of the Canton and the Cherry Hill business community means the world to me honestly because everyone here has been so supportive," the owner said. They added that the store has sponsored events including "Christmas at the Cherry Hill Village," and described community members asking about the store's intended opening day.
The owner emphasized convenience and inclusivity, saying having local halal and international grocery options reduces the need for residents to travel to nearby cities. "I think the important thing of having a grocery store that's inclusive and that has these products is just helping people feel seen and welcome and not having to drive all the way out to Dearborn or to Dearborn Heights just to get their everyday necessities and everyday groceries," they said.
No formal actions, votes, or official board decisions related to the remarks appear in the transcript. The comments focused on the store's offerings, community engagement and the owner's account of local support and customer demand.
The owner also noted the store aims to serve a broad set of customers beyond the Muslim community, characterizing the business as an "all in 1 stop" for various communities in the area.