US discounter Save-A-Lot plans to open five stores in Chicago’s South Side on Thursday (24 February), a move that it says will nearly double its presence in the area.
With the openings, the Supervalu Inc subsidiary will operate some 13 stores in the Chicagoland area.
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The company also revealed plans to open five further outlets by February 2012.
“Chicago long has been a priority market for Save-A-Lot, and we’re thrilled to be adding five more South Side stores,” said Save-A-Lot CEO and president Bill Shaner. “These locations are a perfect match with our strategy of bringing affordable groceries and more fresh-food options to neighbourhoods with few existing grocery stores.”
The stores range in size from 11,000-21,000 square feet and are located in formerly vacant retail properties, which Save-A-Lot has renovated.
The retailer has also announced a series of store closures in recent months, announcing the closure of some some 29 Shaw’s, Acme and Shoppers outlets during the fourth quarter.
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