Kroger rival snaps up huge 50,000sq-ft site for new store outside home state

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    "excerpt": "A KROGER rival has acquired a new 50,000-square-foot site for a new location in the US. Publix has already announced plans to expand outside of Florida and has confirmed a slew of new stores in the past year. Now, the Kroger rival is coming to Chesterfield County, Virginia . Publix confirmed earlier this week that it had signed a lease to join the upcoming Shoppes at Old Hundred retail development. Publix is expected to employ 140 employees at the location. An opening date for the new store has not been shared. read more on publix LIMIT LOST Publix ditches 'one to 10' checkout rule but not everybody is happy about it CHECK YOUR FRIDGE FDA recalls meal sold at Kroger, Publix & more over metal issue Publix media relations manager Jared Glover said the company was excited to serve customers at the new location. Glover commented: “We are excited to bring a new Publix Super Market to Midlothian. “We look forward to serving our new customers soon.” The development will also feature 5,500 square feet of commercial space and a 6,400-square-foot gas station and convenience store. Final days to shop at JCPenney store as longtime anchor calls it quits at mall Texas Roadhouse rival chain 'to close every single restaurant nationwide' Walmart checkout will change TODAY for millions of shoppers Texas Roadhouse sister eatery known for burgers & shakes to open at new location A separate...",
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