Mega Mart to Open First La Habra Store in October
The retailer brings its hybrid grocery and lifestyle model to Southern California for the first time on October 29.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Mega Mart will open its sixth U.S. location in La Habra, California, on October 29, 2026. The new storefront marks the retailer's first entry into the Southern California market.
Why it matters
The entry of a specialized retailer with over 50 years of experience introduces new competitive dynamics for local grocers in La Habra. The store targets a broader demographic by blending imported Korean produce and seafood with specialized beauty and bakery offerings.
Mega Mart is establishing its sixth U.S. store as it expands from its existing footprint. The company brings over 50 years of retail experience to the new Southern California market.
The players
Mega Mart
A retail operator with over 50 years of experience specializing in imported Korean goods and lifestyle products.
The details
The La Habra location utilizes a hybrid model, integrating a signature rice bakery and a K-Beauty and Health department alongside a traditional grocery offering. By importing produce and seafood directly from Korea and leveraging standardized recipes for its in-house sushi department, the company maintains specific product consistency across its retail spaces.
Timeline
October 29, 2026: The La Habra store opens to the public.
Market Landscape
This opening follows the broader trend of ethnic-specialty retailers expanding their operational footprints to reach wider consumer demographics beyond core communities. It marks a significant shift in the competitive environment for established grocers in the La Habra area.
Local retailers and food-service operators should monitor how the new shop affects traffic patterns and consumer demand in La Habra. Existing grocers may need to re-evaluate their imported product lines and specialty departments to maintain a competitive position against the new entrant.
The takeaway
Mega Mart's expansion signals an intent to capture a wider audience by mixing premium lifestyle offerings with grocery staples. Operators should track the store's performance after its October 29 launch to gauge the local market's appetite for this diversified retail model.
Further reading
For broader trends in regional retail growth, see our Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Orange County Register.
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