Lidl Celebrates Grand Opening of 30,000 SF Flagship at 490 Fulton Street in Downtown Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY – On May 23, 2025, Lidl marked a major milestone with the grand opening of its newest 30,000-square-foot flagship supermarket at 490 Fulton Street in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn’s Fulton Street Mall. The event drew crowds that wrapped around the block, creating an electric atmosphere filled with music, giveaways, and the unmistakable energy of a retail brand making a bold urban statement.
The new Lidl location transforms a prominent retail corner formerly occupied by Raymour & Flanigan and Swarovski, reflecting the brand’s continued expansion into high-density metropolitan markets. This Downtown Brooklyn flagship builds on Lidl’s growing New York footprint and underscores its commitment to accessible, high-quality grocery offerings in underserved urban neighborhoods.
“Bringing Lidl to Fulton Street is a major win for Brooklyn,” said Kenneth Schuckman, President of Schuckman Realty, which represented the landlord in the transaction. “The community response was overwhelming, and this grand opening is a testament to the demand for convenient, affordable grocery options in the borough’s core shopping district.”
Grand Opening Highlights
- Date: Friday, May 23, 2025
- Crowd: Hundreds of shoppers lined up before sunrise
- Atmosphere: Live music, ribbon-cutting ceremony, and enthusiastic staff
- Giveaways: First 100 customers received Lidl gift cards
- Promotions: In-store specials and free fresh-baked croissants
Property & Retail Snapshot
- Address: 490 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Square Footage: 30,000 SF
- Retail Corridor: Fulton Street Mall
- Co-Tenants: Chase Bank, Burlington
- Brokerage: Schuckman Realty
- Previous Tenants: Raymour & Flanigan, Swarovski
With its grand opening, Lidl adds another successful chapter to its aggressive expansion in the New York area, joining locations in Queens, Harlem, Staten Island, and beyond. The store will feature Lidl’s signature private-label selection, European bakery items, fresh produce, and curated global imports—offered at highly competitive prices.
Schuckman Realty congratulates Lidl on this important opening and celebrates another key retail success in shaping the future of Brooklyn’s commercial landscape.
Congratulations to Jessica Vilmenay, Or Raitses, Will Bishop, Charles Ades, Madison Tucci, Daniel Amari and the teams at Schuckman Realty and LIDL for a successful transaction and Grand Opening!
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