Sprouts opening grocery store in Norwalk

Photo courtesy Sprouts

NORWALK – Sprouts Farmers Market has announced plans to open a new grocery store in Norwalk.

The store, which is expected to open in the fall of 2022, will be located at the southwest corner of Alondra Boulevard and Maidstone Avenue, east of the former Norwalk Swap Meet.

The Planning Commission unanimously approved plans for the 22,440 store on Oct. 27.

An existing 33,911 sq. ft. multi-tenant commercial building will be demolished to make room for Sprouts.

In addition to the grocery store, the site will also house a new drive-through restaurant and a 4,900 sq. ft. commercial building with space for three tenants.

“Residents had been requesting a grocery store that offers a wide selection of natural and organic foods and the City of Norwalk will finally be getting its very own Sprouts Farmers Market,” said Mayor Jennifer Perez. “There is a misconception that cities have the authority to dictate which businesses operate in their cities, but that is all up to property owners and developers.

“However, the City of Norwalk is committed to planning for the economic prosperity of our community and continues to look for ways to improve our city that will ensure a thriving future for those who live, work and play here.”

Headquartered in Phoenix, Sprouts is one of the fastest growing retailers in the country. The grocer employs approximately 35,000 workers and operates over 360 stores in 23 states nationwide.

A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 19.