New Kroger Store to Be Bigger Than Two Football Fields

Kroger broke ground on a massive new project in Crawfordsville earlier this week. The grocer will soon begin construction of its largest format store, a $38 million Kroger Marketplace and fuel center in Montgomery County. 

“As a growing community, ensuring ample availability of grocery products and choices to meet increasing demand has been an ongoing priority,” Crawfordsville Mayor Todd Barton said. “The new store Kroger is constructing will greatly expand offerings for our residents, and we are truly grateful that Kroger has chosen to make such a significant investment in Crawfordsville.”

The investment in Crawfordsville comes at the beginning of a $200 million dollar year for Kroger Central Division, building new stores and expanding or remodeling others.

“This is a time of growth for Kroger and this community,” said Colleen Juergensen, president of Kroger Central Division. “Our company is accelerating its pace of construction around the country. Building a big new store here will add to the quality of life that makes Crawfordsville a special place. Our new Kroger Marketplace will make it even easier for our Montgomery County customers to enjoy fresh, affordable groceries, the Kroger Pharmacy service and the money-saving benefits of Kroger fuel points all in one convenient place.”

The $38 million devoted to Crawfordsville will create a space covering 123,000 square feet, similar in size to two-and-a-half football fields. The new Marketplace will also feature new specialties such as Murray’s Cheese, Starbucks and fresh, store-made sushi. The store will also feature a wide selection of apparel.

“We’re in the people business first,” Juergensen said. “Our associates and customers are our priority.” In that spirit, she thanked the local leaders who worked with Kroger planners to make the new project possible, and she praised Gilliatte General Contractors for its commitment to lead the grocer’s newest project in central Indiana. “We’re so proud to make this commitment to Crawfordsville,” she said. “It is one more example of our determination to run great stores for our customers and provide great places for our associates to work.”

The contractors and Kroger engineers plan to open Crawfordsville’s new Marketplace in approximately one year.