New Western Market to be part of Lane Parke

Western Supermarkets announced Oct. 29 that it will open a new Western Market in the Lane Parke development in Mountain Brook Village.

The new store will expand its fresh departments to better serve the Mountain Brook community and will also feature a new look and a new name, according to a release.

“Our goal from the outset has been to create a full-service upscale grocery environment that aligns with the lifestyles of our customers – the new Western Market will allow us to fulfill that goal,” said Ken Hubbard, C.E.O./owner of Western. 

The new store will feature wines in a climate-controlled cellar, a variety of freshly prepared items from the new deli and fresh-cut flowers among other features. 

Construction on the 28,300-square-foot store along with the remainder of the initial phase of the development is scheduled to begin prior to year-end. Tenant openings scheduled for late spring/early summer of 2015. 

Construction on 276 apartment homes has already begun, and the 100-room Kessler Collection Grand Bohemian Hotel is scheduled to begin construction in the coming months. 

 “The level of interest in Lane Parke continues to grow with each passing day and with each new commitment,” said Robert Jolly, president of Retail Specialists, Inc., the leasing team for Lane Parke. “As we move closer to the commencement of construction, we look forward to releasing the names of other tenants who have committed to take advantage of the unique opportunity that is Lane Parke.”

Both Western and Evson, Inc., a Birmingham based development company owned by Rele and John Evans, anticipate this new collaboration on Lane Parke.

“We are extremely excited to be a part of Lane Parke,” Hubbard said.“This new store not only allows us to reaffirm our commitment of 53 years to serving the Mountain Brook community, but will also afford us the space to deliver a superior customer experience, expand our offering of fine wines, high quality meats, fresh produce, and prepared foods, and continue our legacy of providing exceptional service and value.”

John Evans of Evson echoed the sentiment. 

“We are confident that this location will allow them to serve the community for the next 53 years and further,” Evans said. “With the new developments taking place at Lane Parke, including the new apartments, The Grand Bohemian Hotel, and some of the exciting new retail and dining offerings that have yet to be announced, we believe Lane Parke is well positioned to remain a centerpiece of our daily living for years to come.”