New Kroger Store Opens in Fenton: A Major Milestone for Michigan
GENESEE COUNTY, MI – A brand-new 80,000-square-foot Kroger has officially opened in Fenton, marking the company’s first newly constructed store in Michigan in nearly a decade and demonstrating a significant investment in the local community. Located at 15100 Silver Parkway, the store welcomed its first customers on Thursday, January 22.
Here are four key takeaways about the new Kroger location:
1. A Significant Investment and a State-Wide First
The Fenton Kroger represents a $28.5 million investment and is the first new Kroger store to be built in Michigan since 2017. This opening brings Kroger’s total number of stores in the state to 120 and marks the 10th Kroger store in Genesee County.
2. Economic Impact and Job Creation
The new store is expected to create approximately 120 jobs for residents of Fenton and the surrounding communities. Fenton Mayor Sue Osborn praised the opening, highlighting the expanded employment opportunities and the additional grocery shopping option it provides to local residents.
3. Extensive Features and Services
The store boasts a wide array of departments, including a Murray’s cheese shop, a sushi counter, and full-service bakery, deli, meat, and seafood sections. Customers will also benefit from a walk-up and drive-thru pharmacy, Kroger Pickup service, and a planned on-site coffee shop set to open in March.
4. Community Engagement and Donations
Demonstrating its commitment to community involvement, Kroger presented two separate $10,000 donations—one to the City of Fenton and another to the Fenton Area Public Schools. Company representatives emphasized their goal to contribute positively to the community beyond the store’s walls.
The new Kroger store stands as a promising addition to Fenton, reflecting both economic growth and enhanced convenience for area residents.
