HULL, Iowa—Fareway Stores, Inc. hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today for a new Fareway store site in Hull. The new 10,600 square foot location will be located at the SW corner of Highway 18 & Division Street in Hull, Iowa.

“Communities depend on a local grocer to offer high quality products and unmatched service,” said Fareway CEO Reynolds W. Cramer. “We look forward to serving area residents of Hull and want to thank city staff and community leaders for helping make this project possible.”

Site work is set to begin, with anticipated construction completion in spring 2024. The new store will provide for only the best in fresh, highest quality meat; 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 will offer FastLanes, a self-service checkout option, and online shopping and curbside pick-up, available at Shop.Fareway.com.

Hull Mayor Arlan Moss echoed positive comments regarding the store’s opening, “We are excited to welcome Fareway to Hull. Our residents have been waiting for a local grocery store committed to great customer service and our small-town values,” said Moss. Our City Council, City Staff, HIDC and individual citizens have been very committed to having Fareway come to Hull to meet the needs of our town. “We want to thank Fareway for their investment and commitment to making Hull a great place to live, work, and play.”

“Every few days, I am asked when Fareway is breaking ground in Hull,” said Hull Economic Development Director Doug Anderson. “I am so glad to say it is now. Fareway is a perfect fit for the city of Hull. Citizens can expect store leadership who lives in town, a company committed to our community, and the best grocery shopping experience in Northwest Iowa. We can all be proud that Fareway will be our hometown grocery store.”

(contributed press release)