Dive Brief:
- Lucky's Market has opened its first location outside of Colorado -- a 20,000 square foot operation in Clintonville, Ohio.
- Lucky's, a natural-food store with an emphasis on local food, opened in Boulder, Colo., just 10 years ago. In recent months owner Bo Sharon has teamed with a group of former executives from Wild Oats and Sunflower Farmers Market to craft a plan to roll out across the Midwest.
- Stores are planned to open in locations in Montana, Idaho, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri during the next 30 months.
Dive Insight:
Lucky's is one of those retailers that attract a devout following. In Boulder, Lucky's is a beloved institution. The whole phenomenon is akin to the excitement over Trader Joes back in the early days. We're excited to see Lucky's expand, and we'll watch closely to see how things go.
