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United Supermarkets bringing 'next generation' of stores to Lubbock

United Supermarkets reaffirmed its commitment to the Lubbock, TX, community with news that it will open a new location in 2016. According to Ron Bonacci, senior director of marketing, it will showcase a new look and feel for United shoppers, including a larger produce section with extensive organic options.

Construction is expected to start late this fall and is targeted for completion in late summer or early fall 2016, according to Robert Taylor, president of United Supermarkets LLC.

“We are thrilled at the opportunity to bring a next generation United store to Lubbock," Taylor said in a press release. "Lubbock and the surrounding communities have always been highly supportive of United. We are glad to continue expanding to serve guests in our home-base city, which continues to grow and thrive.”

At 56,000 square feet, the new United will anchor a larger development that will include additional retailers. The store will feature an adjacent 2,500-square-foot United Express convenience store with a convenient drive-through.

“This store will be the third United that reflects our new brand strategy and the first in Lubbock,” Bonacci said. “The Lubbock community is so important to our company, and we believe the welcoming floor plan, signage and department layouts will be a positive expression of the strong relationship we have with our Lubbock guests.”

The new United store will offer some features currently found in Market Street stores, including fresh sushi and expanded foodservice options. A large salad bar and restaurant-quality food will be accompanied by an expanded in-store dining room. A larger produce section with extensive organic options, as well as a wide variety of beer and wine, is planned for the new store.

In addition, a significant expansion project at the Lubbock’s Llano Logistics distribution center is under way, paving the way for future growth. Both the new store and distribution center project will create new jobs for Lubbock.

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