Kroger wants to build new store on Brookwood Avenue in Hamilton

It is a $35 million project, according to the store’s submitted plans.
Kroger has submitted plans for a new Kroger Marketplace store on North Brookwood Avenue in Hamilton. Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the request to build on Feb. 20, 2025. Pictured is an aerial view of the vacant lot at 182 N. Brookwood Ave., in Hamilton where Kroger wants to build its new store. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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Kroger has submitted plans for a new Kroger Marketplace store on North Brookwood Avenue in Hamilton. Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the request to build on Feb. 20, 2025. Pictured is an aerial view of the vacant lot at 182 N. Brookwood Ave., in Hamilton where Kroger wants to build its new store. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

Kroger has proposed a new development that features a grocery store and gas station on North Brookwood Avenue, according to plans submitted to the city of Hamilton.

The plan shows the Cincinnati-based grocery chain to build a nearly 123,000-square-foot Marketplace store on a gray field lot just south of Northwest Washington Boulevard, replacing the store at 1474 Main St. on the city’s west side. Kroger also has a grocery store one on South Erie Boulevard (Ohio 4) on the city’s east side.

The proposed Brookwood Avenue development represents a $35 million investment into Hamilton on an 11.66-acre site, according to the store’s submitted plans.

Pictured are the elevations of the proposed Kroger Marketplace that would replace the current Main Street store on Hamilton's west side. PROVIDED/CITY OF HAMILTON

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“The new marketplace store is expected to have 325 associates and provide residents of Hamilton with goods and services not currently available at the existing Kroger located on East Main Street,” according to the company. “We believe this development will be a great addition to the community.”

A public hearing is scheduled for the Hamilton Planning Commission at 6 p.m. on Feb. 20 in Council Chambers at 345 High St.

The new store will feature enhanced produce, bakery, deli and meat departments, as well as a Starbucks, Murray’s Cheese and home goods, according to the plans.

On the south side of the building, plans show a double-lane pharmacy drive through which will have more than eight stacking spaces and a bypass lane.

Hamilton City Councilman Michael Ryan posted on his Facebook page that the city is “looking forward to working with Kroger on this development and bringing new life to the North Brookwood Avenue property.”

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