Downtown Grosse Pointe's Kroger is scheduled to reopen next month, after virtually tearing down and rebuilding the grocery store over the last year.
"Things are going very well," says Dale Hollandsworth, director of consumer communications for Kroger Michigan. "We are hoping for an opening in mid-November. Considering the extent of that remodel, it's actually quite phenomenal."
He's hesitant to call the project a "remodel," as it was basically a re-build of what had been a small, somewhat cramped store. Next month's work schedule will likely include interior work such as installing fixtures, shelving, and cases.
The Cincinnati-based supermarket had planned on adding a second floor to the one-story building, but decided to keep the original footprint and expand the basement area. The whole project tackles 22,000 square feet of interior space and the rear parking lot.
The revamped version will have a more open shopping area with new aisles and displays. The basement will be turned into a food preparation area and a place for other behind-the-scenes work. The parking lot will be re-striped so the spaces are larger.
Hollandsworth says a grand opening celebration will take place when the store is ready to open.
"We're looking forward to getting it back open and serving the people of that neighborhood," he says. "We know they've been traveling to other stores for several months, so we're happy to reopen and serve the community again."
Source: Dale Hollandsworth, consumer communications, Kroger Michigan
Writer: Kristin Lukowski
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