Fareway is getting ready to build another grocery store in the Quad Cities area.
Fareway Stores, Inc. recently announced plans to construct an approximately 17,000-square-foot store at the southeast corner of First Street and Route 6 in Coal Valley. If all goes according to schedule, the store will open for business in 2026.
“Communities depend on a local grocer to offer high quality products and unmatched service. We look forward to offering these qualities to Coal Valley and area residents with a new Fareway store,” Fareway CEO Reynolds W. Cramer said in a news release. “We want to thank city officials and economic development for helping make this project possible.”
The new store will provide quality meat and a full-service butcher counter; farm-fresh produce; low, competitive prices; and the highest level of customer service, including to-your-car carryout. The new store also will offer FastLanes, a self-service checkout option, and online shopping and curbside pick-up, available at Shop.Fareway.com.
“We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of Fareway to the Village of Coal Valley, marking a significant milestone in our community’s journey,” Mayor Mike Bartels said in the release. “After six years of collaboration, we’re delighted to welcome back a local grocery store, with Fareway as our ideal partner. Fareway’s commitment and investment in Coal Valley are deeply appreciated, and we’re confident this partnership will greatly benefit our residents.”
He added: “Beyond fulfilling our need for a grocery store, Fareway’s presence has the potential to stimulate economic growth by generating jobs, supporting local businesses, and fostering further development in the area.”
“Being able to bring a grocery store such as Fareway to our community will be such a wonderful asset for our residents,” Village Administrator Penny Mullen said in the release.
Fareway has two stores in Davenport, one in Bettendorf, and one in Moline. Last August, Fareway opened a new store at 1301 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire.
There were 140 Fareway stores in the United States as of April 16. Iowa has almost 120 of those stores. The grocery store chain is based in Boone, Iowa.
