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{{About|the shopping and residential development at I-459|the apartment complex|The Grove at Riverchase}} | {{About|the shopping and residential development at I-459|the apartment complex|The Grove at Riverchase}} | ||
'''The Grove''' is a shopping development at the intersection of [[Interstate 459]] and [[Alabama Highway 150]] in [[Hoover]]. Stores in the $100 million, 634,000 square foot retail center began opening in September [[2009]]. A new road known as '''Grove Boulevard''' connecting Alabama 150 with [[Sulphur Springs Road]] was constructed for the retail portion of the development. An additional 72 acres has been reserved for residential development, but no definitive plans have been announced. | '''The Grove''' is a shopping development at the intersection of [[Interstate 459]] and [[Alabama Highway 150]] in [[Hoover]]. Stores in the $100 million, 634,000 square foot retail center began opening in September [[2009]]. A new road known as '''Grove Boulevard''', connecting Alabama 150 with [[Sulphur Springs Road]], was constructed for the retail portion of the development. An additional 72 acres has been reserved for residential development, but no definitive plans have been announced. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
Plans for The Grove were unveiled by [[Apple Development LLC]] in [[2006]]. In [[2007]], the development was purchased by Kimco Developers Inc. for $20.6 million. Apple has remained involved as a partner. | Plans for The Grove were unveiled by [[Apple Development LLC]] in [[2006]]. In [[2007]], the development was purchased by Kimco Developers Inc. for $20.6 million. Apple has remained involved as a partner. | ||
With the announcement of the sale, it was also announced that Target, Lowe's, Kohl's, and Best Buy would be anchors for the shopping center, although Best Buy apparently canceled their plans later. Additional tenants announced since the sale include [[Books-A-Million]] and [[Compass Bank]]. In February 2009 the developers announced Petco, Chik-Fil-A and [[Superior Bank]] as additional tenants. Smaller stores began opening in September 2009. The primary anchor, a Super Target, began a soft opening on [[October 6]] with its grand opening held on [[October 11]]. | With the announcement of the sale, it was also announced that Target, Lowe's, Kohl's, and Best Buy would be anchors for the shopping center, although Best Buy apparently canceled their plans later. Additional tenants announced since the sale include [[Books-A-Million]] and [[Compass Bank]]. In February 2009 the developers announced Petco, Chik-Fil-A and [[Superior Bank]] as additional tenants. Smaller stores began opening in September 2009. The primary anchor, a Super Target, began a soft opening on [[October 6]] with its grand opening held on [[October 11]]. Kohl's held its grand opening almost a year later, on [[September 29]], [[2010]]. | ||
== Tenants == | == Tenants == | ||
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* "The Grove forges ahead in '08, despite tough times in retail." (March 27, 2009) ''Birmingham Business Journal'' | * "The Grove forges ahead in '08, despite tough times in retail." (March 27, 2009) ''Birmingham Business Journal'' | ||
* Cooper, Lauren B. (October 7, 2009) "[http://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/stories/2009/10/05/daily23.html New Target opens at The Grove]." ''Birmingham Business Journal''. | * Cooper, Lauren B. (October 7, 2009) "[http://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/stories/2009/10/05/daily23.html New Target opens at The Grove]." ''Birmingham Business Journal''. | ||
* McMillan, Aneesa . (September 15, 2010). "[http://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/stories/2010/09/13/daily25.html Kohl's sets date to open Hoover store]." ''Birmingham Business Journal''. | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 09:57, 16 September 2010
- This article is about the shopping and residential development at I-459. For the apartment complex, see The Grove at Riverchase.
The Grove is a shopping development at the intersection of Interstate 459 and Alabama Highway 150 in Hoover. Stores in the $100 million, 634,000 square foot retail center began opening in September 2009. A new road known as Grove Boulevard, connecting Alabama 150 with Sulphur Springs Road, was constructed for the retail portion of the development. An additional 72 acres has been reserved for residential development, but no definitive plans have been announced.
History
Plans for The Grove were unveiled by Apple Development LLC in 2006. In 2007, the development was purchased by Kimco Developers Inc. for $20.6 million. Apple has remained involved as a partner.
With the announcement of the sale, it was also announced that Target, Lowe's, Kohl's, and Best Buy would be anchors for the shopping center, although Best Buy apparently canceled their plans later. Additional tenants announced since the sale include Books-A-Million and Compass Bank. In February 2009 the developers announced Petco, Chik-Fil-A and Superior Bank as additional tenants. Smaller stores began opening in September 2009. The primary anchor, a Super Target, began a soft opening on October 6 with its grand opening held on October 11. Kohl's held its grand opening almost a year later, on September 29, 2010.
Tenants
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References
- Cooper, Lauren B. (July 9, 2007). "Hoover to get Target." Birmingham Business Journal
- Cooper, Lauren B. (September 9, 2008). "Books-A-Million to open store in new Hoover project." Birmingham Business Journal
- Kent, Dawn (March 3, 2009) "Two metro projects signing up `best-in-class' tenants." Birmingham News
- "The Grove forges ahead in '08, despite tough times in retail." (March 27, 2009) Birmingham Business Journal
- Cooper, Lauren B. (October 7, 2009) "New Target opens at The Grove." Birmingham Business Journal.
- McMillan, Aneesa . (September 15, 2010). "Kohl's sets date to open Hoover store." Birmingham Business Journal.
External links
- The Grove at Kimco Realty Corporation