Hen House is developing a new flagship store at the former Macy’s building at 7070 Mission Road in Prairie Village, Kansas.
This expansion highlights Hen House’s commitment to serving the community with enhanced shopping experiences and amenities.
The project commenced with a ceremonial “wall-breaking” event on Jan. 14, marking the beginning of construction on the historic 75-year-old building. The redevelopment is a collaboration with First Washington Realty, the owner of The Shops of Prairie Village.
The new Hen House store will occupy the first floor of the two-story, mixed-use building, with additional retail spaces planned for the second floor.
“We have always wanted to have a better store for our community here,” said Mike Beal, CFO of Balls Food Stores, the parent company of Hen House. “This is going to be the best grocery store anywhere close to this in Kansas City.”
The new store will feature:
- Expanded retail space: significant increase to 40,000 square feet, more than twice the size of the current store, offering a more spacious shopping environment with expanded departments.
- Enhanced offerings: Expanded produce, meat, seafood, floral, bakery and delicatessen departments including a cheese island and market grille.
- Modern features: State-of-the-art amenities designed to improve overall guest experience, along with high efficiency refrigeration systems and LED lighting.
Construction is expected to be completed by mid-2026, with the current Hen House location at 6950 Mission Road remaining operational throughout the development. The new store aims to draw customers from across the metro, reinforcing Hen House’s role as a community cornerstone.
Prairie Village Mayor Eric Mikkelson highlighted the positive impact of the redevelopment, noting, “It’s an iconic location, part of the fabric of our community. The opportunity to beautify and modernize it in a way that preserves what we love about Prairie Village is welcome.”
Hen House Market is owned by Balls Food Stores. Founded in 1923, the company owns 25 grocery stores under different brand names in the greater Kansas City metro area, as well as Tippins Pies. Balls Food Stores recently announced a 100 percent Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and is headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas.
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