(From left) Human resources professional Rashad Decker, District Manager Chris Rodriguez, Store Leader Jeff Bailey and Division Vice President of Operation Jesse Avilar helped celebrate the grand re-opening of the Heights Kroger. (Asia Armour/Community Impact)
The Houston Heights neighborhood Kroger completed a months-long remodel on Oct. 18.
The details
Work to redesign the grocery store began in May, according to an Oct. 17 news release on the grand re-opening.
The Murray's Cheese experience was expanded and redesigned in the Heights Kroger renovation. (Asia Armour/Community Impact)
The customer-centered upgrades include an expanded e-commerce grocery pickup service and customer engagement point, as well as:
More fresh sushi and cut fruit offerings
Upgraded Murray’s Cheese experience
Upgraded deli and bakery/pastries department
Upgraded meat/seafood department
Refreshed wine/beer department, including the grocer’s only wine bar in Houston
Redesigned floral shop
New decor and signage
Customer-centered upgrades also include more cut fruit offerings. (Asia Armour/Community Impact)
Additionally, assistant store leader Samantha Rains said the grocery store will soon announce a restaurant concept. Rains said the opening date is yet to be determined.
What else?
Rains said two more Houston-area Krogers, located at 1440 Studemont St. and 1505 Wirt Road, will also undergo similar redesigns in coming months.
The Kroger Houston Division includes 108 stores in Southeast Texas and Louisiana with more than 12,000 associates, per the news release.