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Sprouts Farmers Market Will Open in St. Clair Shores

The health-focused grocery retailer plans to move into a former Kroger site on Nine Mile Road.

Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Organic Food

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Sprouts Farmers Market is set to expand into Michigan, planning to open its first location in a former grocery space in St. Clair Shores. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Sprouts Farmers Market will expand into the Michigan retail market by opening a new location in St. Clair Shores. The grocer plans to occupy a portion of the former Kroger building at 22332 Nine Mile Road.

Why it matters

This expansion marks the arrival of the Phoenix-based retailer into the Michigan market, increasing access to specialty health foods in the local area. The company continues its national growth strategy by repurposing existing retail real estate.

The retailer operates 410 stores across 23 states. The new facility at 22332 Nine Mile Road will share the former Kroger site with an existing Planet Fitness.

The players

Sprouts Farmers Market

A Phoenix-based health-focused grocery retailer that operates over 400 locations across the United States.

The details

Renovations for the new grocery space are scheduled to begin next year, transforming a segment of the vacant former Kroger property. This project represents the company's debut in Michigan as it maintains its Phoenix-based headquarters.

Timeline

  1. Renovations at the new store site are scheduled to begin next year.

Culture Shift

This store launch follows a broader industry trend of specialty grocers repurposing large-format retail spaces formerly occupied by legacy supermarkets. By taking over part of a former Kroger, the company is capitalizing on established retail infrastructure to fuel its growth.

Residents can anticipate the arrival of a new health-focused grocery option on Nine Mile Road once the upcoming renovations conclude. Shoppers currently visiting the site will see a dual-use facility featuring both the new grocer and the existing Planet Fitness.

The takeaway

The arrival of this national retailer offers St. Clair Shores residents more diverse grocery choices within their own neighborhood. Consumers should keep an eye on the Nine Mile Road site as construction gets underway next year.

Further reading

Learn more about local healthy shopping options in the Organic Food section.

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