King Soopers Begins Construction on New Aurora Store
The 123,000-square-foot grocery store project in Aurora represents a $43.3 million investment by the company.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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King Soopers has officially broken ground on a new 123,000-square-foot grocery store located at 21900 E. 56th Ave. in Aurora. The construction project represents a $43.3 million investment for the retailer.
Why it matters
The new facility is a key part of the company's broader expansion strategy in Colorado and the ongoing Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiative. This development is expected to provide a significant boost to local employment.
The new Aurora store spans 123,000 square feet and is expected to create 250 jobs upon completion. The project cost of $43.3 million stands in comparison to the $37 million spent on a recently opened Denver store.
The players
King Soopers
This major retail chain operates 121 grocery stores across 38 cities in Colorado and employs more than 23,000 associates.
We Don't Waste
This nonprofit organization focuses on food recovery and distribution to reduce hunger and waste.
Kroger
This parent company of King Soopers has announced plans to cut 3,000 corporate employees over a three-year period.
The details
As part of the groundbreaking ceremony, King Soopers donated $30,000 to the nonprofit organization We Don't Waste. The new location aims to support the company's regional footprint, which currently includes 121 stores across 38 Colorado cities.
Timeline
King Soopers announced the start of construction on October 14, 2026.
The new Aurora store is expected to open in late 2027.
Market Landscape
This project reflects King Soopers' aggressive expansion strategy in Colorado, even as its parent company, Kroger, pivots to reduce its corporate workforce by 3,000 positions over three years. This construction signals a move to prioritize physical retail growth in high-demand suburban areas.
Residents in Aurora can expect to see 250 new jobs available at the store by late 2027. The project signifies continued investment in the local food retail landscape, potentially increasing grocery accessibility for the area.
The takeaway
The addition of this large-format store highlights the company's commitment to maintaining its market share in the region despite broader corporate restructuring. Local job seekers should monitor upcoming hiring announcements as the 2027 completion date approaches.
Further reading
Learn more about local retail development on the Aurora Openings & Closings section page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Denver Post.
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