Alfalfa's Market later this summer will open in the former home of Lucky’s Market, bringing with it 65 to 75 local jobs.
Announced last week, Alfalfa’s, which bills itself as an accessible health food store, will open its doors at 700 Ken Pratt Blvd., in the former Lucky’s location. Lucky’s filed for bankruptcy earlier this year and closed a number of its locations, including in Longmont.
Alfalfa's plans to offer same-day delivery and curbside pickup at the 23,000-square foot store.
“In a very short period of time, the way we think and live has changed. We are responding with innovative ways to be a better grocer and community hub,” Mark Homlish, Alfalfa’s president and CEO, stated in a news release sent last week. "We are excited about the opportunity to reinvent Alfalfa's Market in a forward-looking and bold way, while providing good value to our customers and jobs to a community during this challenging time.”
Among the items Longmont residents will find in the new store will be a variety of local, natural and organic foods and products, produce, house-made prepared foods, meats, cheeses and specialty products. The store also promises it will carefully curate its product mix to serve the Longmont community, according to the news release.
“Longmont is an amazing community steeped in history, with a rich and diverse culture. Our new design takes cues from this history and heritage while at the same providing a modern, safe and convenient shopping experience. We couldn’t be more thrilled to call Longmont our newest home.” Homlish stated. “It’s our goal to create a true neighborhood store, a place that serves as an inviting and welcoming gathering place for the local community.”
