After months of speculation, several sources tell ToNeTo Atlanta that Kroger recently signed a lease to take over most of the former Walmart at Perimeter Village in Dunwoody. The Cincinnati-based grocer is expected to open one of its large format "Marketplace" stores in place of the former Walmart which closed last July.
Sources suggest the grocer also intends to add a fuel center to the parking lot but those plans have yet to be reviewed or made public.
Kimco Realty, the owner of Perimeter Village, controls more than a dozen shopping centers around the greater metro Atlanta area with Kroger the primary anchor in seven of them including Embry Village in Tucker and Market at Haynes Bridge in Johns Creek.
Kroger and Publix are the two most dominant grocers in the Atlanta market - each controling more than 20% market share - but while Publix has been opening stores left and right, Kroger has been closing stores. In fact, two former Kroger stores - those in Brookhaven (Cambridge Square) and Buckhead (Buckhead Landing) subsequently reopened as new Publix stores.
The two grocers have very different models these days, with Kroger seemingly prioritizing fewer but larger (90,000-120,000 square foot) stores, while Publix seems to focus on more stores that are smaller by comparison, with most measuring 45,000-55,000 square feet.
Related: A Walmart that closed on Howell Mill Road in Buckhead is expected to reopen in 2026 as a new Wayfair store, while a smaller format "Walmart Neighborhood Market" that closed in East Cobb is expected to be replaced next year by "The Pickle Pad," a new pickleball franchise.)
Kroger closed four stores this year including those in Brookhaven, Lindbergh, Alpharetta, and Decatur. Interestingly, the Lindbergh Kroger, which was the newest store to have closed, was reportedly subject to high levels of crime and theft that were also key contributors to the Walmart closure.
The new Kroger would be situated across the street from where Publix opened a new roughly 25,000 square foot store at Perimeter Marketplace in January 2022. For its part, Kroger also operates an existing Dunwoody area store (officially in Sandy Springs) at Orchard Park shopping center (20190 Dunwoody Club Drive), about four miles from the would-be new store.
In Perimeter Village, Kroger would join fellow anchors Hobby Lobby, DSW, and World Market.
Are you excited about the prospect of having a new Kroger in Dunwoody? Where do you do the majority of your grocery shopping? What other types of businesses would you like to see open in Dunwoody?
Please share your thoughts below.
I think that would be a great location for Kroger. I primarily shop at Kroger or Ingalls.
ReplyDeleteI avoid Kroger like the plague. Besides, if I’m at Perimeter, there’s a first class Publix nearby. Easy choice .
DeleteKroger is the Top Ramen of grocery stores. Cheap, nasty but available in a pinch. Stores are not clean, employess not helpful, meats and produce are poor quality. Half the time the bakery is empty because they have no bakers show up to cook stuff. Forcing people to self checkoit is wrong.. Team Publix all the way
DeleteLaura Ingalls? The little grocery store on the prairie.
DeleteI have an opposite experience . I had expired products, rothing eggs, preparing food without gloves and so on at Publix.
DeleteI had very unpleasant experience at Publix with expired product, rotted eggs , hair in the ready to eat food prepared at Delli
DeleteKroger ok, make sure that Customer service stay open until closing. That is my only issue with Kroger after Covid.
DeleteThey close customer service tooooo early. Its disappointing 😞
See you soon!!!
Could've been a Wegmans.... sigh
ReplyDeleteIt could’ve been a lot of things but since Wegmans hasn’t indicated any interest in Atlanta…
DeleteI wish it would be a Wegman grocery store where I can work with them.
DeleteGreat news! Dunwoody needs a traditional old fashioned bakery too. something like Rhodes.
ReplyDeletePerimeter Pointe would have been a much better site for a new Kroger Marketplace. Still disappointed Wegman's didn't actually happen in this center when it was rumored years ago. No clue how that Regal Theater has lasted as long as it has. It's always dead and it's clear zero dollars have been invested in keeping it up. Pieces of the channel lettering on the front of the building have been missing for years. This center is ripe for redevelopment. I would bet money that Dick's Sporting Goods (in the former Sports Authority, and before that HomePlace space) is the next to leave.
ReplyDeleteGeorgetown Kroger is actually a bit closer to this location than Orchard Park. At night, Georgetown has a security guard and if this location does likewise, it should be ok. Also at Georgetown, an employee tends to keep an eye on people using the self check outs, whereas this was not the case at Walmart. I think this Kroger will do well. Publix has good bogo deals, but Kroger has frequent good digital coupon deals (you have to study it closely and be sure to 'clip' some of them).
ReplyDeleteThat Kroger in Georgetown is terribly organized and it doesn’t feel clean to me. I avoid shopping there. I might pay a little more at Publix, but their stores are typically well-organized and clean.
ReplyDeleteKroger near me in Orchard Park is horrific. Always out of items I need and never organized and all but dirty. The floor is disgusting. Only reason anyone shops there is pure convenience and believe me Kroger takes advantage of that! This new store needs to up its game or it won’t fly..and look out for shop lifters..Walmart had Dunwoody on site all day every day!
ReplyDeleteNot sure Dunwoody needs a third Kroger. Already have the Kosher Kroger (Orchard Park) and the Ghetto Kroger (Georgetown). I never go to the KK but will often go to the GK for a quick shop to get a few items. The cashiers there are really nice but that's about it - the customer service desk is an absolute joke. It doesn't even open when the store does.
ReplyDeleteDunwoody also doesn't need 6 Publix stores within a few miles but they're there.
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DeleteI was hoping for Sprouts, but Kroger here would be less of a drive to SandySprings.
ReplyDeleteI have 4,000 shares of Kroger and have told its CFO to clean up its stores which the Atlanta manager has told me all stores would be kept clean. The next time I used the Orchard Park store it was still dirty . Likely its managers and employees had poor potty training
ReplyDeleteI am on the board of directors. The CFO said no such thing. The stores are all clean, the “Atlanta manager” does a great job. Shame on you for lying. And PS: you don’t have “4000 shares” either.
DeleteThe next Carl Icahn is among us! This gentleman owns nearly $26k in Kroger stock and he's not afraid to use his influence it to demand clean public toilets!
DeleteLet’s hope they make it like the Hilton Head SC Kroger. That one is the absolute best!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the union will be cheering this opening. A space that large will allow union employees plenty room to stand around in clusters. And the same people who shoplifted Walmart will reappear at Kroger.
ReplyDelete"The Pickle Pad" ... OMG I can't wait for that to fail and something else open! 😔
ReplyDeleteWas rooting for a Sprouts. There are enough Krogers and Publix’s IMO.
ReplyDeleteYes 👍
DeleteSprouts is WAY too expensive. You might as well ask for a Erewhon
DeleteHello Staff; This is a good local for Kroger. A+++++++++ to them always. Also they have numerous varieties of items, not finite ...
ReplyDeleteWhen is it opening?
ReplyDeleteThey need to do something with that abandoned Kroger in Lindbergh quick. It’s turning into a neighborhood eyesore. A few months ago I parked my car there on a Wednesday and came back on Sunday to find my windows shattered. They stole my laptop, iPad and a bag with $400 cash.
ReplyDeleteThat’s a shame! When you park your car in an abandoned store’s parking lot and leave cash and electronics inside, you should feel safe knowing no one would possibly steal anything. You should really be able to leave the doors unlocked and the windows open. Shame, shame.
DeleteWho leaves their car in an abandoned lot and hopes for the best? In Atlanta? Yeesh... Maybe next time put a sign on it that says Open Season
DeleteHopefully it will be kept much cleaner than the Orchard Park store and with better lighting. It's like shopping by candlelight there. Forces me to travel further to go to Publix.
ReplyDeleteGo further. To the closest Winn Dixie. So long!!
DeleteWas hoping for Wegmans or Ingalls.
ReplyDeleteWegman would’ve really been nice 😊 but if not; then yes, Krogers makes sense. It will do well in this space. Hopefully, Wegman will take the Regal space! Love 💕 it!
ReplyDeleteI can only dream of a Wegman's coming to our area one day. I have been disappointed in the Orchard Park Kroger for about 10 years. The ONLY reason I shop there occasionally is for convenience.
ReplyDeleteI had a wet dream about Food Lion! Bring them here instead. Raawwwrrrrrrr!
DeleteThat fact that several posts can't even spell Ingles correctly, yet claim they shop there is pathetic. Get a clue, dummies.
ReplyDeleteThere is a Publix right across the street and a target, Publix, another Publix and another Kroger and Costco all within a 5 mile radius of this proposed Kroger. Somebody is going to go out of business…… unless something like 500 new housing units are built on Ashford Dunwoody. It’s kinda too much!
ReplyDeleteAnd a Target and the mall and Paris Baguette! And a gas station and McDonalds. Wow!
DeleteI live in the Perimeter area and when I shop Kroger, it's the one at Toco Hills shopping center. We all have our reasons for where we shop. At night, safety at the Publix at Hammond is questionable. I can't imagine opening a Kroger where one of the reasons Walmart failed was crime. But I do hear neighbors saying this Kroger will be like one in Athens and even carry clothing. I would not go there after dark. The Walmart in Cumming is great.
ReplyDeleteI would love for Kroger to open up at that location. I’m over Publix being everywhere and have shopped at Kroger for over 50+ years. I grew up when Kroger was the grocery store to shop it. All stores have issues but I welcome it’s move.
ReplyDeleteThis will be great! I shop at the Carter's in that plaza for my grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteKroger is a total joke. Just look at how long they've been running those stupid, inane, computer generated TV ads.
ReplyDeleteKnock knock, who’s there, Kroger, Kroger who, totally a joke!!! Bwahhaaaa haaa haa haaaaaa haaaaaaaa!!! (Laughs till 💩 and 🚿)
DeleteEverytime I go to Kroger on Roswell Rd, I see black bananas. Every time.
ReplyDeleteI saw how much the money the Jenkins family donates to the Republican party and moved my shopping to Ingles and Kroger
ReplyDeleteDon’t you mean Ingalls?
DeleteWow. Kroger opens a store. Mmm the prior tenant had issues with shoppers leaving and not paying.
ReplyDeleteI am sure the City of Dunwoody is happy to get more taxes.
Mmm the prior tenant! Yumm Kroger. Ooo scrumptious taxis! Mmmmmm…..
DeleteLet's go Keogering. Not.
ReplyDeleteWhat’s “Keogering”??
DeleteBe very, very careful at any Kroger . They play games with the digital coupon thing. Signed a consent order with DOJ or FTC regarding cheating on the digital coupon “specials.”
ReplyDeleteAlso the shopping carts are so wobbly. Keep crashing into racks. So hard to steer it. Want to fill it up but crooked. Why? Be careful when pusing those carts!¡
DeleteThey may have trouble getting the fuel center built. When they applied to build one on the upper reaches of HBR, local residents in the condos across the street made objections but the fuel center was eventually built.
ReplyDeleteNah…they have plenty of room and its off the main road far enough.
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