Hy-Vee supermarket chain reveals an Indiana location: Zionsville

Outside of Hy-Vee's newest Des Moines metro store, on Monday, Sep. 13, 2021, in Grimes. The store opens on Tuesday, Sep. 14.
Outside of Hy-Vee's newest Des Moines metro store, on Monday, Sep. 13, 2021, in Grimes. The store opens on Tuesday, Sep. 14.

A popular supermarket chain announced its plans to expand into Indiana on Tuesday evening.

Hy-Vee, which operates around 285 stores across the Midwest, plans to open a store in Zionsville, according to a news release from the company.

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The supermarket chain is finalizing plans to secure property at the southwest corner of Whitestown Parkway and S. 700 E. in Zionsville, according to the news release.

Plans call for a roughly 150,000-square-foot store at the 26-acre site.

“We are excited that Hy-Vee has chosen Zionsville as a location to put down new roots,” said Zionsville Mayor Emily Styron in the news release. “With their commitment to quality of service, variety of products, selection of healthy food and an in-store pharmacy, Hy-Vee will benefit Zionsville residents, our neighboring communities and visitors.”

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In December, the West Des Moines-based grocery retailer announced that it was preparing to embark on a major expansion that would bring new stores to four new states, including Indiana, by 2023.

Additional information related to planned Zionsville location will be announced as details are finalized, according to the news release.

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