Despite downturn Kroger Expands n Houston

At a time when other retailers are scaling back expansion plans and closing their doors, Kroger Co. is set to open its largest location in Fort Bend County on Jan. 16.
The new 100,000-square-foot Kroger Signature Store will be located at 10250 State Highway 6 in Missouri City.
The store, which will be Cincinnati-based Kroger’s (NYSE: KR) second store in Missouri City, will offer a “Chef Shoppe” with a chef on hand to prepare meals for customers and an extensive wine selection complete with an on-site wine steward to assist shoppers in making their selection.
The store will also feature a “Kitchen Place” offering an assortment of kitchenware, a “Nature’s Market” offering natural food and organic selections, and a drive-thru pharmacy that will offer $4 generics. For more information see: www.houstonrealtyadavisors.com and www.houstonrealtyadvisors.net