COAL VALLEY, Ill. — Fareway Stores, Inc. has announced plans to build a new grocery store in Coal Valley that is slated to open in 2026.
According to a release on the Fareway website, the company plans to construct an approximately 17,000-square-foot store at the southeast corner of 1st Street and Route 6.
The corner is across from Bastian's Auto Outlet and a 7-11 gas station. The southeast corner targeted by the grocer used to house part of the auto lot until a fire in May 2021.
Fareway is known for its full-service deli counter, fresh produce, and 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 on their website.
Coal Valley village president Mike Bartels says the village has been in talks with Fareway for quite some time.
“We're thrilled to announce the arrival of Fareway to the Village of Coal Valley, marking a significant milestone in our community's journey. After six years of collaboration, we're delighted to welcome back a local grocery store, with Fareway as our ideal partner. Fareway's commitment and investment in Coal Valley are deeply appreciated, and we're confident this partnership will greatly benefit our residents. Beyond fulfilling our need for a grocery store, Fareway's presence has the potential to stimulate economic growth by generating jobs, supporting local businesses, and fostering further development in the area," Bartels said.
“Communities depend on a local grocer to offer high-quality products and unmatched service. We look forward to offering these qualities to Coal Valley and area residents with a new Fareway store,” Fareway CEO Reynolds W. Cramer said. “We want to thank city officials and economic development for helping make this project possible.”
The Coal Valley location would join four other locations in the Quad Cities metro area, including stores in Moline, Davenport, Bettendorf and LeClaire. In the surrounding region, Fareway is located in Geneseo, Monmouth, Muscatine, Clinton, Maquoketa, and Burlington.