Janesville, Wisconsin-based Woodman’s Food Markets has opened a 243,500-square-foot store in Plainfield, Illinois, its seventh location in the state.
The store, at the corner of Illinois Route 59 and 119th Street, opened Sept. 29 and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The employee-owned grocer said the location brought more than 200 jobs to the area.
“We’re proud to be part of the Plainfield community, and we look forward to providing great savings, a huge selection and incredible service for years to come,” said Clint Woodman, CEO at Woodman’s Food Markets. “We look forward to being a valued neighbor in this community.”
Plainfield Mayor John Argoudelis said the development would help spur retail growth and redevelopment in the village’s north retail areas while generating sales tax revenue.
Store features
The Plainfield store carries national brands, private brands and specialty items, along with fresh produce, meat, deli, bakery and sushi departments. It also includes:
- A liquor department with its own entrance and checkouts
- A fuel center with gas, a convenience store, a car wash and an oil change center
- Online ordering for pickup or delivery, plus digital coupons
Grand opening
Woodman’s held a grand opening celebration Oct. 24 with samples, giveaways and family activities. The event included a community tailgate with Chicago chef Lamar Moore and a school spirit challenge benefiting local high schools.
Mel Coleman Jr., a fifth-generation member of the Coleman family, also attended to talk about the family’s 150-year-old brand.
Founded in 1919 as a produce stand in Janesville, Woodman’s Food Markets is 100 percent employee-owned and operates 21 stores in Wisconsin and Illinois.