West Hill residents will finally have their own supermarket again, starting this week.
A Grocery Outlet store is opening at the Skyway Park Shopping Center at 11656 68th Ave. S., at the corner of Renton Avenue South.
A ribbon cutting is 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at 6 p.m. A pallet of groceries will be donated to Seattle’s Miracles Food Bank and Outreach and St. Stephens the Martyr Catholic Church in Renton.
A free grand opening celebration is 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, March 23, and will include prize giveaways. Additional festivities include family activities, free morning coffee and treats, and a $1 hot dog and beverage sale, with proceeds benefiting VFW Skyway Post 9430.
Erin and Jeff McNeil, the owners and operators of the new store, also own a Grocery Outlet in the Renton Highlands.
“For more than five years, Skyway residents have not had the luxury and convenience of a local supermarket,” said Jeff McNeil. “With the opening of our new Grocery Outlet in Skyway, no longer do these residents need to travel miles away to get fresh produce, organic goods, USDA-certified meats and everyday essentials, all at a bargain price. ”
Grocery Outlet stores offer with prices up to 50 percent less than conventional supermarkets and retailers, according to the company.
The McNeils, who have more than 50 years of combined experience in grocery retail, will customize the store’s décor to reflect the local community’s history. The retro, musically themed design and décor will fully debut in mid-April.
The McNeils are involved in the West Hill Business Association, the West Hill Community Association, and the Renton Chamber of Commerce.
At approximately 15,500 square feet, the new Grocery Outlet will feature an expanded natural, organic, specialty and healthy (NOSH) section, as well as fully-stocked produce, milk, meat, specialty cheeses, wine and vitamin departments.
“In addition to offering our customers deeply discounted prices and quality products, we strive to create a very personal, comfortable, neighborhood shopping experience for our customers, atypical from the usual discount atmosphere,” said McNeil.
