On Jan. 24, Kroger’s Dallas Division opened a new 125,000-square-foot Kroger Marketplace at 9617 Coit Road in Plano, Texas.
The store, which replaces the grocer’s former location nearby, created 130 new jobs and represents an investment of $31 million in the community.
It is the second new Marketplace location Kroger has built in North Texas, joining the one that opened three months ago in Melissa. The grocer plans to open a Marketplace store in North Fort Worth later this year.
The company also has announced plans to break ground in 2025 on Marketplace stores in Little Elm and the Sendera Ranch neighborhood of Fort Worth.
“As North Texas and this community continues to grow, simply moving our location to the southeastern corner of Coit Road will provide greater access to fresh, affordable groceries and more convenience for drivers entering and exiting from all access points,” said Keith Shoemaker, president, Kroger’s Dallas Division.
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“We recognize Kroger’s unique role in the communities we serve. As an employer, grocery retailer, healthcare provider and more, we have a responsibility to create positive change and deliver on our purpose to feed the human spirit.”
The new Plano store features an enhanced selection of products, particularly Asian flavors, with expanded variety of selections and new products across the produce, floral, meat and seafood departments. In addition, it has a pharmacy and larger general merchandise area with outdoor living products, home goods, apparel and toys.
Shoppers also will find a Starbucks kiosk, Murray’s Cheese counter, fuel center with 18 pumps and a grab-and-go stations with beverages and snacks.
During a grand opening event Jan. 23, Kroger made a donation to Minnie’s Food Pantry . It also contributed thousands of dollars in cash and products to 10 schools.
The festivities featured performances by the T.C. Jasper High School orchestra and the Plano High School marching band and cheer team.
To mark the grand opening, the store presented shoppers a special weekly advertisement that featured exclusive savings from Jan. 24-28, including .20 cents off per gallon at the store’s fuel center with a Kroger Rewards Card.
