Discount grocery Save A Lot and Yellow Banana, a retail grocery platform that owns and operates Save A Lot locations, announced the reopening of six remodeled stores in different neighborhoods across Chicago. The six stores have undergone extensive interior and exterior renovations, underscoring Save A Lot’s and Yellow Banana’s commitment to the communities they serve by providing access to fresh and affordable groceries while supporting the local economy and community.
The reopenings began with the grand reopening of the 420 South Pulaski Rd. store, followed by the openings of 10700 South Halsted St., 2858 East 83rd St., 7240 South Stony Island Ave., 7908 South Halsted St. and 4439 West 63rd St. later this fall. The renovations include new flooring, lighting, equipment, HVAC systems, dairy and meat cases, paint, décor, fixtures and signage.
The completion of the project to reinvigorate the Save A Lot brand in Chicago is the culmination of a collaboration between Yellow Banana, the City of Chicago and City representatives, including 28th Ward Alderman Jason C. Ervin and 17th Ward Alderman David Moore, as well as community organizations like the Garfield Park Community Council and Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation.
“We are proud to take steps to re-introduce the Save A Lot brand to Chicago by reopening our stores,” said Joe Canfield, CEO of Yellow Banana. “I’m confident that the investment made to remodel and upgrade these stores will pay off for shoppers, providing a significantly improved customer experience. We’re grateful to the City of Chicago, to the communities around these stores and to Save A Lot for their patience and support throughout this process. We look forward to serving these neighborhoods with pride.”
The temporarily closed stores faced several challenges, including unavoidable delays in construction, equipment setbacks due to supply chain disruptions, and utility connection issues following vandalization incidents that left two stores without power for nearly three months. Despite these obstacles and delays, Yellow Banana has continued to pay Team Members throughout the renovation process and significant progress has been made.
“Food security is essential to healthy neighborhoods, which is why the City is committing more than $13 million to support the six stores’ capital improvement needs,” said Chicago Department of Planning and Development Commissioner Ciere Boatright. “We look forward to the success of the West Garfield Park store, along with the pending store re-openings in Morgan Park, South Chicago, South Shore, Auburn Gresham and West Lawn.”
To celebrate the grand reopening of the Pulaski store, Save A Lot and Yellow Banana teamed up with local charity and food pantry, Above and Beyond, to provide a grocery shopping spree for the individuals they serve. Save A Lot and Yellow Banana are also hosting six days of giveaways.
