Attention, Kroger shoppers

Kroger breaks ground on Marketplace store in bustling Dallas suburb

Kroger Marketplace is breaking ground in Crandall.

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A cool new Kroger supermarket is on the way to the fast-growing Kaufman County city of Crandall. A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Marketplace-format store will take place at 11 am Friday, September 25.

The fanfare will include remarks from Crandall mayor David Lindsey and Kroger Texas Division president Rudy DiPietro, a release says.

The new store, located near the intersection of FM 471 and Sunshine Boulevard, is scheduled to open in late 2027, a spokesperson reveals to CultureMap.

Crandall is the fourth new Kroger Marketplace store to begin construction in 2026, following groundbreakings in McKinney, Fate and Princeton earlier this year. It also marks the sixth Kroger Marketplace store currently under construction in North Texas, joining new store locations in Anna, Fate, McKinney, Princeton, and the Sendera Ranch community of North Fort Worth.

Crandall is located in booming Kaufman County southeast of Dallas, one of the fastest-growing areas of North Texas. Nearby Forney’s 75126 ZIP code claimed the No. 6 ranking as the hottest U.S. housing market in 2024 for the second year in a row.

“As North Texas continues to grow and thrive, we’re proud to break ground on a new Kroger Marketplace store in Crandall that will bring even greater access to fresh, affordable groceries and everyday essentials. This new site represents more than just a store —it’s a commitment to convenience, community and connection,” DiPietro says. “Kroger is more than a grocery store — we’re a community partner. As an employer, retailer, healthcare provider, and more, we’re committed to making a positive impact in the City of Crandall and surrounding communities.”

Kroger is going head-to-head with fast-growing H-E-B, which opened a location in Forney in February.

Kroger Marketplace-format stores are multi-department stores offering full-service grocery, pharmacy and expanded general merchandise including outdoor living products, electronics, home goods, toys, and more. Marketplace stores typically range in size from 99,000 to 130,000 square feet.

Kroger operates more than 100 stores in North Texas and East Texas and more than 200 stores total throughout Texas.

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Hello Cupcake

SusieCakes preheats the ovens for new bakery in Dallas' West Village

Photo courtesy of SusieCakes

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Bring on the cake baking: SusieCakes, the home-style bakery concept from California, will soon open a location in the West Village at 3699 McKinney Ave. Ste. 318, in Uptown Dallas. The grand opening celebration is set for Saturday, October 3.

The West Village store was first announced in July, along with a location in Frisco's Fields West.

It is the fourth Dallas-Fort Worth location following Preston Center, Hillside Village in East Dallas, and Fort Worth's WestBend.

Founder Susie Sarich first opened SusieCakes bakery in 2006 in Los Angeles' Brentwood neighborhood, and there are now locations throughout California, from San Diego to San Francisco. SusieCakes offers an alternative to the artificial flavors and preservatives found in most grocery store cakes by using fresh, simple ingredients by on-site bakers, the company says.

SusieCakes founder Susie Sarich Guests at the West Village grand opening could meet founder Susie Sarich. Photo courtesy of SusieCakes

The bakery has developed a loyal following for its Vanilla Celebration Cake, custom layer cakes, cupcakes topped with buttercream frosting, and nostalgic treats such as chocolate chip cookies, snickerdoodles, and flourless peanut butter cookies. Seasonal cakes and desserts also rotate throughout the year. For fall, think crumble-topped fruit pies baked in flaky crusts and holiday-inspired desserts.

Sarich says she's excited about the new Dallas location.

“Opening in West Village is a wonderful next step as we continue to grow SusieCakes in Dallas,” she says in the release. “As a Dallas resident, it’s been special to see firsthand how warmly the community has embraced SusieCakes. West Village is such a vibrant neighborhood, and we look forward to welcoming guests in and being part of even more celebrations, both big and small.”

SusieCakes' West Village Grand Opening Celebration will take place 12-3 pm Saturday, October 3, with special giveaways, music, samples, and an opportunity to say "hello" to Sarich in person.

The bakery will be open from 10 am-7 pm on opening day, with festivities including:

Free SusieCakes mugs for the first 50 guests, beginning at 10 am. with purchase, limited to one per guest
A raffle for the chance to win free cake for a year
The opportunity to meet Susie Sarich in person
DJ tunes and complimentary samples from 12-3 pm

The ever expanding bakery also offers delivery, both national and local, at susiecakes.com.

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