DETROIT (WWJ) -- Meijer’s new Rivertown Market store is expected to open to the public on Oct. 6, the company announced Thursday.
The market, located about a mile east of downtown at 1475 Jefferson Avenue, has been under construction for about a year and will soon offer Detroiters a fresh, new place to shop.
Plans for the smaller-format neighborhood market were announced back in 2017, with a focus on community vibes, offering customers a unique grocery shopping experience, similar to Meijer’s three other small store locations -- Woodward Corner Market in Royal Oak, Bridge Street Market in Grand Rapids, and Capital City Market in Lansing.
Rivertown Market will be Meijer’s fourth store of its kind, and second in metro Detroit, next to the Woodward Corner Market in Royal Oak.
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Meijer announced in the spring that Detroit native Marcus Reliford would lead the market.
“I grew up in this town and am very proud to be back with a great team in place to ensure Rivertown Market provides a unique shopping experience to customers in the city of Detroit,” said Reliford, who joined Meijer in September 2020 with 15 years of retail experience. “We are excited to open our doors, be a good neighbor and work every day to have the best products on our shelves.”
The 42,000-square-foot market will have a wide array of fresh and prepared foods, ranging from bakery items and deli items, to fresh meat and produce, as well as Meijer and national brand products.
The market will feature roughly 2,000 local, artisan items, including Pizzaman Pizza, Bon Bon Bon, MexiBake Bakers, Crystal Eikcaj Skincare and Crown of a Woman, while boasting a Great Lakes Coffee Shop and other local favorites.
Other Rivertown Market features include:
• Flower shop, featuring local Avanti Greeting Cards
• Expansive 4,700-square-foot produce department complete with a 52-foot wet wall
• Fresh and prepared foods, including bakery items, fresh meat and deli offerings
• An expansive alcohol assortment, featuring a 24-foot wide by 14-foot tall liquor wall with rolling ladder
• Basic cleaning items and health and beauty care products from local, black women-owned businesses
• 23-foot ceilings with open air elements and a pedestrian-friendly design