Tom Thumb Groundbreaking
North Texas is experiencing tremendous growth and Tom Thumb is growing too!
Arlington, Texas – 6/23/23 – On Friday, June 30, 2023, at 8am Tom Thumb and Malouf Interests will break ground on a new grocery-anchored development located at 435 S. FM 548, Forney, TX 75126. Attendance for the ceremony will include City of Forney elected officials and staff, Tom Thumb leadership, Malouf Interests Inc. leadership, and representatives from the local communities.
AND on Friday, June 30, 2023, at 10am Tom Thumb and Horton TX LLC will break ground on a new grocery-anchored development located at 180 E North Grove Blvd., Waxahachie, TX 75165. Attendance for the ceremony will include City of Waxahachie elected officials and staff, Tom Thumb leadership, Horton TX LLC leadership, and representatives from the local communities.
Forney Tom Thumb
Tom Thumb will begin building their 60,000 square foot store with everything grocery shoppers need to fill their pantries and host their events! The new Tom Thumb will include a fully stocked center store and the fresh departments Tom Thumb customers know and love including Bakery, Deli, Meat & Seafood, Produce, and Floral. The store will also include an in-store Starbucks coffee kiosk, a Pharmacy including a drive-thru, and Drive-Up-N-GoTM grocery pick-up. The estimated opening of the store is Summer 2024.
“We had a vision for a first-class grocery store in this location five years ago”, said Matthew MacConnell, President, Malouf Interests Inc., “and we are gratified to bring it to fruition for the citizens of Forney. With the area’s explosive growth, Tom Thumb is a welcome and much needed amenity for this neighborhood of Forney.”
Waxahachie Tom Thumb
Tom Thumb will begin building their 59,000 square foot store with everything grocery shoppers need to fill their pantries and host their events! The new Tom Thumb will include a fully stocked center store and the fresh departments Tom Thumb customers know and love including Bakery, Deli, Meat & Seafood, Produce, and Floral. The store will also include an in-store Starbucks coffee kiosk, a Pharmacy including a drive-thru, and Drive-Up-N-GoTM grocery pick-up. The estimated opening of the store is Summer 2024.
“Developing in Texas has its challenges but entering a rapidly expanding market such as the City of Waxahachie with a client like Tom Thumb, makes the job that much more special”, said Robert Horton, President, Horton TX LLC. “It’s an honor to bring these two groups together to produce a premier quality development for the residents of Waxahachie. From our perspective, clearly it is a win-win for all concerned.”
Tom Thumb Groundbreaking Events
“We look forward to serving our guests and communities in both Forney and Waxahachie”, said Wes Jackson, Tom Thumb President. “We are thrilled to be breaking ground in two communities on the same day for the first time in our 75-year history. North Texas is experiencing tremendous growth and Tom Thumb, DFWs grocer since 1948, is committed to growing along with it!”
Both events will include remarks followed by ceremonial photographs. In honor of the groundbreaking, Tom Thumb will also make donations to local community organizations.
About Tom Thumb
Tom Thumb is owned and managed by Albertsons Companies, a leading food and drug retailer in the United States. The company operates stores across 34 states and the District of Columbia with 24 banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Tom Thumb, Randalls, and United Supermarkets. The Company is committed to helping people across the country live better lives by making a meaningful difference, neighborhood by neighborhood. In 2021, along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, the Company contributed nearly $200 million in food and financial support, including approximately $40 million through our Nourishing Neighbors Program to ensure those living in our communities have enough to eat.
About Malouf Interests Inc.
Established in 1995 by Matthew Malouf, Malouf Interests is a Real Estate firm experienced in the development of retail, mixed use, office and medical properties as well as raw land.
About Horton TX LLC
Horton TX is a diversified net-lease retail developer with more than 25 years of experience. Robert Horton, principal, has completed projects throughout the US and is currently focused on master planned retail and large-scale self-storage projects in Texas.