From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE –Though the new Fresh Market slated for Trussville’s Homestead Village has never posted a targeted opening date, a representative of the developer told mayor Buddy Choat that the grocer remains on schedule.
“I spoke with a representative for the developer (Blackwater Resources) today and he told me Fresh Market has been consistent with their time schedule commitment every step of the way,” Choat said. “We talk on a regular basis and everything with the development is moving along as planned.”
Blackwater is currently building two stores for the Fresh Market grocery chain, one in Florida and the one in Trussville.
Choat said Blackwater has a fully executed lease for both locations.
“We know Fresh Market is in the process of opening multiple locations and they do their own interior build out in the stores,” Choat said. “It’s my understanding that they have a board meeting planned for next week to see if they can accelerate the openings for several of their new stores.”
While a few of the new retailers have set opening dates, only Hobby Lobby and Petco have opened, and most have not yet released an opening date.
Randy Young, Fresh Market’s Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Development, said the company does not speculate on opening dates until the construction of the interior is underway.
“The Fresh Market is continuously reviewing its investment priorities, which often results in shifting opening dates,” he said. “As such, the company does not plan on projecting or speculating on specific store opening timing prior to construction start.”
Many of the retailers that announced their Trussville locations have not started the interior work on their space.
“Because Fresh Market has the most elaborate interior plan and do their own work, they were always expected to be the last one to open,” Choat said. “I believe Blackwater has substantially completed their part of the building and they’re just waiting for the Fresh Market team to do the interior work.”
Choat said the anticipation of the opening shows Fresh Market chose wisely when they chose Trussville.
“It’s great that people are anxious for them to open,” Choat said. “That’s a positive for these new businesses and a positive for Trussville.”
13 Comments
Lisa Harvey
What are all the new stores at homestead and when are the openings?
Wes Cleveland
This is a useless article. They’re still on schedule and there’s no date. Thanks?
Greg Widick
Thanks , I found this information very helpful .
Alayna Cook Tippen
This was in response to a Facebook post from someone yesterday saying that they were not opening until late next year.
April Corley Moates
Man the negativity is depressing. Can’t wait for this store to open. I will wait patiently and be thankful
Janet Nelson Eubanks
Looking forward to Panera, Fresh Market, and Home Goods!
Carlie Scroggins
Thomas Patrick
Amber Busler Donlan
Love our fresh market!!! Curry cashews. Mmmmmmm 🙂
Jennifer Hahn Garner
Love the Fresh Market.
Jennifer Marie
Can’t wait for this opening!!!!!
Sherry Duke Maddox
Looking forward to the opening of this store whenever it happens!
Donna Martin Key
Can’t wait for them to open!
Debby Hathcock Stone
I was so excited for them to come to Huntsville a couple of years ago; but truthfully, I keep going back to Fresh Market for my organics!