German discount grocer Lidl is set for a big expansion in New Jersey in the coming weeks with three new stores opening after the company's first location in the state opened last year .

The series of openings include:

  • 136 Route 35 in Eatontown on Oct. 31
  • 2375 Route 22 in Union on Nov. 14
  • 297 Route 25 in Hazlet on Nov. 28

All stores will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and will feature six wide aisles and natural light, the company said in a statement. The bakery will be located in the front of each store.

At each store opening, the first 100 customers will be presented with a wooden coin redeemable for a gift card ranging from $5 to $100 each. All have a full slate of opening weekend festivities.

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