Gluckstadt grocery to open in fall

GLUCKSTADT — Construction on a 35,000-square-foot Sullivan’s Marketplace will begin here soon with a planned fall opening.

“We are confident we will open this fall!“ said Parker Sullivan, vice president of Sullivan’s, in a Facebook post on Friday about the grocery store that will be on the west side of Calhoun Station Parkway near the historic St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Sullivan said they would be getting started very soon, and that the pandemic delayed the opening of the store. 

“When we ordered the sign we believed we would be open by summer, but COVID-19 has slowed production of just about everything,” he said, regarding a sign on the lot in a photo that accompanied his comments.

Sullivan’s is a family-owned grocery chain that will have a butcher shop, feature local produce and have outside patio dining for lunches. The design of the store will complement the nearby church.

“We are looking forward to servicing this community in 2021 and many years to come!” Sullivan said. “Thank you for your patience.”

Kerry Minninger, a longtime Gluckstadt resident, said it is always good when Mississippi businesses can be supported, especially family-owned businesses. He is very excited to have a grocery store close to him that is easily accessible. 

“Whenever the public is asked about what they would like in Gluckstadt, a grocery store is always on the top of the list,” Minninger said. “I believe Sullivan’s will have a lot of great support from the community.”

Sullivan’s currently has a grocery store in Flora, as well as 10 other locations in Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana. It was founded in 2005 in New Hebron.

The stores have full-service meat departments amongst other services.

For more information about Sullivan’s, visit www.sullivangroc.com.