Anyone who has driven by the King Soopers shopping center at W. 80th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard lately may have wondered what all the construction is about. The popular grocery chain, which has long been a retail anchor in this Arvada neighborhood, is expanding and remodeling space in the shopping center.
According to Arvada City Councilwoman Rachel Zenzinger, “I am so pleased that King Soopers has chosen to reinvest in this store and in our community. I was particularly impressed that store officials proactively reached out to the neighborhood to address concerns even before plans were finalized.”
Construction began on September 13, 2010 and is slated for completion in December 2011. The store is growing from 76,144 to 127,547 square feet. Construction is taking place in phases so existing businesses like Dress Barn, 3S Liquors and Qdoba Mexican Grill can remain open throughout the project's duration. In addition to adding more than 50,000 square feet, the new store will include new offerings that will draw area shoppers. The project attracted businesses including Fred Meyer Jewelers. King Soopers will add Tully's Coffee Shop, kitchen, bath, bedding and furniture, and a sushi, cheese and olive bar as part of the expanded store's offerings.
The project incorporates "green" features such as LED lighting on door cases and skylights for natural lighting to reduce electrical consumption. The shopping center will function on refrigeration, heating, air conditioning and lighting systems programmed to optimize energy usage based on customer flow, time of day and season of the year.
Longtime tenant 3S Liquors temporarily relocated to the north end of the shopping center, with plans to move next door to King Soopers when the project is complete. Store manager Joe Kramer expects the remodel to have an enormous positive effect for all of the tenants and their customers. He commented that while most people think of a remodel in terms of fresh paint and new fixtures, this project will transform the shopping center and result in the largest King Soopers in the state of Colorado. "With nothing like it for miles around, it will surely draw in many new shoppers and allow all of the center's tenants to significantly increase their customer base. I am very excited and can't wait for the grand re-opening!"
Arvada Economic Development Association director Hazel Hartbarger said, "King Soopers continues to be a great corporate citizen. Not only is the company committed to this community in every sense of the word, but it employs hundreds of our citizens. When people shop locally, they are not only contributing to the financial stability of their community through sales tax dollars, but perhaps more importantly are helping to secure the jobs of many."
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