Kroger Central Division welcomed its first new store in nearly a decade with the opening of a 120,000‑square‑foot marketplace at 14744 Union Market Dr. in Noblesville, Indiana, representing a nearly $40 million investment in fast-growing Hamilton County.
The store, which created more than 300 jobs, held its ribbon‑cutting June 12.
“This store shows our attention to the evolving needs of our growing communities and local customers,” said Mike Goodwin, president of Kroger Central Division.
“We work hard every day to offer the best stores and best possible shopping experience. Two essential principals will drive everything we do here – and at every Kroger store. We will provide the quality you trust and the value you love.”
The new Marketplace features a Murray’s Cheese shop, Starbucks, a store‑made popcorn café, apparel department and wider aisles.
Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen heralded the store’s debut.
“This new location expands access to quality groceries and provides additional shopping options for our growing community,” he said. “Beyond its investment in our local economy and workforce, Kroger has demonstrated a strong commitment to giving back through initiatives that support our residents, including efforts to help address food insecurity.”
Kroger’s charitable contributions on opening day topped $100,000. The grocer presented $75,000 to the Eskenazi Health Fresh for You Market, along with donations to Noblesville’s Boys & Girls Club and Prevail, which serves victims of abuse and crime.
Kroger also gave gift cards to Teacher’s Treasures in Indianapolis and made a $10,000 food donation to Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank, loaded by members of the Noblesville High School football team.
“We are incredibly grateful to Kroger for their generous donation of $10,000 worth of food to Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank,” said Suzanna Hobson, executive director.
“This incredible support directly strengthens our mission to fight hunger within Hamilton County by providing healthy, nutritious food to our neighbors that are food insecure.”
Kroger has construction projects underway in Zionsville and Crawfordsville, with many stores slated for remodeling. Overall, 2026 is a 200 million year for company construction in the region.
“I love the opportunity to extend the Kroger brand, offer more jobs and make lives better wherever we go,” Goodwin said.
Since launching its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste plan in 2017, Kroger has given more than $1 billion to hunger-relief services nationwide and has helped deliver about 4 billion meals to families in need.
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