Re-arrangements will begin May 26th and construction will start in June. Building plans submitted to the City of Falls City indicates an investment of about $1,130,000. That figure does not include parking lot and sidewalk upgrades to be completed at the conclusion of the interior remodel.
Hy-Vee says this conversion reflects Hy-Vee's long-term commitment to servicing Falls City and the strengthening access to local grocery options.
The upgraded store will include new and expanded services designed to better meet everyday shopping needs while maintaining the convenience of a neighborhood grocery story.
Planned improvements include a 20-foot full-service meat counter offering expanded selections. A broader selection of national and regional name-brand grocery items. A limited service deli counter offering prepared sandwiches, pizza and rotisserie chicken. A specialty candy shop within the store and additional refrigerated and frozen food space.
A bakery with cake decorator will be added as part of a full-service Hy-Vee format to compliment, not replace, the local strong bakery offering already serving Falls City.
The store's leadership will remain local, with Clint Sailors serving as Store Director of the new Hy-Vee in Falls City. The expanded store offering is expected to create 5 new full-time postions and as many as 30 new part-time positions.
The conversion of the Dollar Fresh Market to a full-service Hy-Vee is viewed as a key step in maintaining strong local retail services and supporting the overall vitality of Falls City's business environment.
