![]() ![]() Last year, MiBiz reported that Amazon, through a subsidiary called NV Investment Holdings LLC, has the option to purchase up to 5.4 million shares of Byron Center-based distributor SpartanNash Co. This isn't Bezos' company's first foray into the grocery space. "This remodel will consist of an exterior metal panel system." "As new tenants come into the plaza, they like to have their own unique look and they are looking to make this space correspond with the tenant's brand," the minutes say. The Shelby Township Planning Commission approved changes to the former Gander Outdoors building's facade for the project in December but the grocery store tenant is not identified in minutes from the meeting. The story also says that prices are in line with an Aldi or a Walmart. The Amazon Fresh website says its existing locations are in California and Illinois.īloomberg described the Amazon Fresh stores as having "the polished concrete floors and industrial vibe of an upscale grocer," plus "digital price tags and smart 'Dash' shopping carts that tally up smaller purchases as customers browse the aisles." The report says that the first location opened in Los Angeles last year with the most recent opening a week ago. and numerous power centers.īloomberg reported earlier this month that Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) has opened 11 of its grocery stores and has at least 28 more in the works around the country. There are two regional malls, The Mall at Partridge Creek and Lakeside Mall, plus big-box stores like Walmart Inc., Target Corp. ![]() If it comes to fruition, the concept would be another testament to the staying power of the Hall Road retail corridor - which draws 90,000 to 100,000 cars per day along its 10.5 miles east to I-94 with at least 5.1 million square feet of retail space commanding shoppers' attention. In short, the site plan shows a building that, minus the words "Amazon Fresh," is an Amazon Fresh. The storefront would have things like corrugated metal siding like some Amazon Fresh locations, paneling like some Amazon Fresh locations, sconces like some Amazon Fresh locations and slats above the entrance and below the signage, again like some Amazon Fresh locations. One commissioner questioned the architect about the corrugated steel, referencing "the national appeal of this grocery store." The commissioner, Phillip Turner, told me about 10 days ago that he did not know the identity of the grocery store chain but was trying to ferret that information out of the presenters. 14 Shelby Township Planning Commission detail a discussion about the building's proposed "exterior metal panel system" facade with the project architect. The building is in the Hall Road Crossings strip center along Hall Road/M-59 at the state trunkline's northeast corner with Schoenherr Road across from Lakeside Mall. I have been told, however, by someone briefed on the matter - but not directly involved - that the ultimate end user is, indeed, Amazon Fresh. ![]()
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