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Hy-Vee's Largest Store Opens Today in Gretna

Hy-Vee, Inc. announces the opening of its new, totally reimagined grocery store in Nebraska.


June 13, 2023 | News & Press Releases


Hy-Vee, Inc. announces the opening of its new, totally reimagined grocery store in Nebraska. The 135,000-square-foot store in Gretna, Hy-Vee’s largest store to date, is accompanied by a 6,300-square-foot Aisles Online grocery delivery and pickup service and a 4,250-square-foot Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh convenience store adjacent to the grocery store.

The innovative store offers a new dining experience for customers with a large, open Food Hall dining area for fast-casual dining, which includes Hy-Vee’s expanded breakfast menu; a pub with full sit-down bar, 32 taps and outdoor patio; Mealtime offerings; Mia Italian; HyChi and Hibachi; Nori Sushi; Market Grille Express; Long Island Deli; and a Wahlburgers at Hy-Vee.

The store also offers amenities that Hy-Vee has become known for, such as a full-service bakery featuring artisan and specialty breads, patisserie, cakes and a cake decorator station, a full-service delicatessen including shaved meats and cheeses, specialty cheese and charcuterie, a full-service meat counter including a chef’s station, a dry aged steaks case, Chophouse and packaged meats; a full-service seafood counter with sustainable seafood options, an expanded HealthMarket department featuring a large selection of vitamins and sports nutrition options, a fresh produce area, an in-store Starbucks, expanded floral and gift shop departments and a pharmacy with a drive-up window.

Additional in-store offerings include a Pair Eyewear kiosk, a beauty department, and an expanded Candy Shoppe department with premium, novelty and nostalgic selections. This location also has a large Hy-Vee Wine and Spirits department featuring a walk-in beer cooler, walk-in humidor and walk-in wine room.

The Gretna Hy-Vee includes all-digital shelf labels that display product information and pricing and has more than 100 TVs that feature Hy-Vee products, promotions and services. Digital kiosks are also available for customers to order custom cakes and fresh prepared foods, as well as access offerings via Hy-Vee Financial Services.

Other amenities include a mother’s room, dry cleaning and postal services. Additional grocery services such Hy-Vee Aisles Online grocery delivery and pickup service will be available.

The store will be open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily and will carry about 120,000 items, including more than 6,300 specialty items, more than 8,000 HealthMarket items and 3,500 fresh produce items (including 120 organic items).

Hy-Vee has invested more than $37 million in the community to build, furnish and stock the grocery store. The new Gretna Hy-Vee creates more than 628 local jobs, including 128 full-time positions.

Hy-Vee employees have access to some of the best employee benefits in the industry, including a weekly 10% employee discount on groceries, holiday pay, free Hy-Vee Plus premium membership, a tuition assistance program for employees and family members, and employer-sponsored insurance for both full- and part-time employees. To learn more about career opportunities at Hy-Vee, visit www.hy-vee.com/careers.

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Hy-Vee, Inc. is an employee-owned corporation operating more than 285 retail stores across eight Midwestern states with sales of more than $13 billion annually. The supermarket chain is synonymous with quality, variety, convenience, healthy lifestyles, culinary expertise and superior customer service. Hy-Vee ranks in the Top 5 Most Trusted Brands and has been named one of America’s Top 3 favorite grocery stores. The company’s more than 80,000 employees provide “A Helpful Smile in Every Aisle” to customers every day. For additional information, visit www.hy-vee.com.