Hy-Vee opens largest store in Gretna, Nebraska
Hy-Vee is celebrating the opening of its new Gretna Hy-Vee store, located at 10855 S. 191st St., in Nebraska.
The Gretna Hy-Vee store will feature the retailer’s entirely reimagined grocery store concept. After more than a year of construction, the Gretna Hy-Vee opened its doors to the public at 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, for its official grand opening.
The 135,000-sq.-ft. store will feature several newer departments and partnerships, as well as amenities that the company has become known for. A 6,300-sq.-ft. Aisles Online grocery delivery and pickup service and an adjacent 4,250-sq.-ft. Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh accompanies the store.
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The store offers a new dining experience for customers with a large, open food hall dining area for fast-casual dining, which includes Hy-Vee’s expanded breakfast menu; a pub with a full sit-down bar, 32 taps and outdoor patio; Mealtime offerings; Mia Italian; HyChi and Hibachi; Nori Sushi; Market Grille Express; Long Island Deli; and a Wahlburgers at Hy-Vee.
The store also offers amenities that Hy-Vee has become known for, such as a full-service bakery featuring artisan and specialty breads, patisserie, cakes and a cake decorator station, a full-service delicatessen including shaved meats and cheeses, specialty cheese and charcuterie, a full-service meat counter including a chef’s station, a dry aged steaks case, Chophouse and packaged meats; a full-service seafood counter with sustainable seafood options, an expanded HealthMarket department featuring a large selection of vitamins and sports nutrition options, a fresh produce area, an in-store Starbucks, expanded floral and gift shop departments and a pharmacy with a drive-up window.
Additional in-store offerings include a Pair Eyewear kiosk, a beauty department and an expanded Candy Shoppe department with premium, novelty and nostalgic selections. This location also has a large Hy-Vee Wine and Spirits department featuring a walk-in beer cooler, walk-in humidor and walk-in wine room.
The Gretna Hy-Vee includes all-digital shelf labels that display product information and pricing and has more than 100 TVs that feature Hy-Vee products, promotions and services. Digital kiosks also are available for customers to order custom cakes and fresh prepared foods, as well as access offerings via Hy-Vee Financial Services.
Other amenities include a mother’s room, dry cleaning and postal services. Additional grocery services such Hy-Vee Aisles Online grocery delivery and pickup service will be available.
The store will be open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week and will carry about 120,000 items, including more than 6,300 specialty items, more than 8,000 HealthMarket items and more than 3,500 fresh produce offerings (including 120 organic items).
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Hy-Vee shared that it has invested more than $37 million in the community to build, furnish and stock the grocery store. The new Gretna Hy-Vee creates more than 628 local jobs, including 128 full-time positions.