Hashi Market Plans New Store at Former Aurora Safeway
The New York-based retailer will occupy a vacated space on East Mississippi Avenue.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Hashi Market is set to open a new location in Aurora at 12200 E. Mississippi Ave. The retail site previously housed a Safeway store that closed in the fall of 2025.
Why it matters
The arrival of the new store adds another international retail option to the East Mississippi Avenue corridor. The retailer joins a local market segment that recently saw the entry of TESO Life in Colorado and the ongoing presence of G.W. Supermarket.
The new Hashi Market will be located at 12200 E. Mississippi Ave, situated near the existing G.W. Supermarket at 12303 E. Mississippi Ave. This expansion follows the company's recent opening of a store in Cupertino, California, on October 9, 2026.
The players
Hashi Market
A New York-based retail chain that operates stores combining grocery, catering, and general merchandise.
G.W. Supermarket
An existing grocery retailer located at 12303 E. Mississippi Ave in Aurora.
TESO Life
A Japanese retail brand that recently expanded into the Colorado market.
The details
The upcoming Hashi Market location will feature a combination of a fresh-food supermarket, a mini department store, and a catering service. The brand plans to stock its shelves with a variety of labels sourced from Japan and across Asia.
Timeline
The Safeway site at 12200 E. Mississippi Ave closed in fall 2025.
Hashi Market opened a store in Cupertino, California on October 9, 2026.
TESO Life opened its first Colorado store in October 2026.
Market Landscape
The entry of Hashi Market into Aurora follows the broader trend of expansion for specialized international retailers in suburban markets. This move positions the brand to compete directly with existing local options like G.W. Supermarket and recently arrived competitors.
Shoppers in Aurora will gain access to a new source for Asian food labels and prepared catering options. The addition of this retailer provides more variety for local households looking for international grocery choices beyond established nearby markets.
The takeaway
The store represents a continued diversification of retail options in the Aurora area. Residents can expect increased access to international products once the company finalizes its renovation of the former Safeway site.
Further reading
For more on local retail changes, see our Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Denver Post.
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