When Kroger plans to open its new store in Canal Winchester

CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio (WCMH) –  Kroger is working toward opening a new marketplace and gas station in Canal Winchester, and will soon unveil renovations made to another local store.

On Aug. 18, Canal Winchester City Council unanimously approved Kroger’s plan to build a grocery store on an undeveloped 17.9-acre lot on the east side of Diley Road and north of Dove Parkway, just west of the Canal Winchester Redwood Apartments. 

Kroger is currently planning to open the new store, at 8200 Diley Road, in mid-September of 2026, a spokesperson told NBC4.

The 122,910-square-foot marketplace will feature a drive-thru pharmacy and grocery pick-up area. The project also includes a fuel center with seven pumps and a canopy, according to plans Kroger submitted to the city. 

In a Wednesday news release, Kroger said the company will put $35 million toward launching the new store, bringing its Columbus division’s investments in Ohio to more than $250 million over the past five years. The grocer stated the new market, which sits on the edge of Pickerington and Canal Winchester, is “a perfect location” for shoppers in both cities.

“Kroger is proud to be Ohio’s grocer of choice, and we are committed to serving our customers in one of the fastest growing regions in the United States,” said Mark Bruce, head of communications for Kroger’s Columbus division.

The new store will join an existing Kroger in Canal Winchester, at 6095 Gender Road. That location has been undergoing renovations for nearly four months while remaining open, and will unveil its completed $1.8 million remodel on Friday.

The 64,532-square-foot store has undergone updates to its floral, bakery and dairy departments, among other areas, according to a news release. It also boasts new interior decor and updated exterior signage. 

To celebrate the “grand reopening,” Kroger will also offer special deals, including an extra 20 cents off per gallon of gas purchased for those who use their Kroger Plus card from Sept. 19-21. 

“We can’t wait for the Canal Winchester community to see their refreshed grocery store on Sept. 19,” said store leader John White. “Shoppers will find many updates to their favorite store with each one aimed at making the shopping experience the best it can be.”

Kroger is an American grocery retailer that was founded in 1883 in Cincinnati. The chain has since spread to more than 1,200 locations across 16 states, including about 200 stores in Ohio. The Kroger Company also owns multiple other brands, including Dillons, Ralphs and Gerbes.