Supermarkets Expanding Nationwide
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Supermarkets Expanding Nationwide

Henry’s Marketplace, a subsidiary of Wild Oats, operates 17 locations in CA. The specialty supermarkets occupy spaces of approximately 23,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for at least six openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in northern and southern CA. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 residing within three miles earning above average incomes for that area. The company describes its customer as educated with middle to upper incomes. Markets having seniors with disposable income is a plus.

For more information, contact Seth Brown, Wild Oats, 27881 La Paz Road, #G112, Laquana, CA 92677; 949-349-1996, Fax 949-349-1998.

Top’s Markets, Inc. trades as Wilson Farms, Inc. at 206 locations in central, northern and western NY. The neighborhood convenience stores, some of which pump gas, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing markets. Leases running 15 years are typical, but the company is also open to a sale- lease-back or purchase. Demographic requirements include a population of 5,000 residing within one mile.

For more information, contact Ian Williams, Top’s Markets, Inc., 6363 Main Street, A-241, Williamsville, NY 14221; 716-635-5138, Fax 716-515-9932.

Arden Group, Inc. trades as Gelson’s Markets at 15 locations in CA. The supermarkets, specializing in general upscale and gourmet items, occupy spaces of 30,000 sq.ft. to 35,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, mixed-use, specialty and strip centers. Expansion plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in metro Los Angeles and Orange County, CA. Leases running 30 years are typical.

For more information, contact Jim Hanson, Arden Group, Inc., 2020 S. Central Avenue, Compton, CA 90220; 310-638-2842, Fax 310-631-0950.

WinCo Foods, Inc. operates 33 locations in CA, ID, OR, WA and NV. The supermarkets occupy spaces of 85,000 sq.ft. to 100,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power centers. Plans call for eight openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. The company prefers to purchase, and requires a land area of 10 to 12 acres for freestanding sites. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 residing within five miles. Preferred co-tenants include Target, Home Depot and Lowes.

For more information, contact Paul Simmons, WinCo Foods, Inc., P.O. Box 400, Woodburn, OR 97071; 503-982-4900, Fax 503-982-4908.

Albertson’s Inc. (Mid-South Division) trades as Seessel’s and Albertson’s in AR, MO, MS and TN. The supermarkets occupy spaces of 58,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for seven openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. The company requires a land area of five to eight acres. Preferred co-tenants include home improvement and soft line retailers.

For more information, contact Jim Chambers, Albertson’s Inc., Mid South Division, 1745 Union Street, Memphis, TN 38104; 901-544-8109, Fax 901-544-8104, Email jim.chambers@albertsons.com.