GFS Marketplace opening in Sarasota
The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based chain is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 7 at 10 a.m., which will kick off an entire week of grand opening events. The 2,600-square-foot store will open on Sunday Sept. 28 in the former Sound Advice location at 6307 S Tamiami Trail near Stickney Point Road. Benderson Development Inc. bought the building in 2013.
GFS Marketplace has another location in Bradenton at 4605 14th St. Unlike other bulk-food competitors such as Costco Wholesale Club or Walmart Stores Inc.'s Sam's Club, no membership is required at GFS Marketplace.
“We are pleased to be opening this new location in Sarasota,” said Jay Zylstra, president of GFS Marketplace. “We appreciate the opportunity to be able to offer our quality products and services to the residents of Sarasota.”
Grand opening festivities will continue through the week of Oct. 11. Customers can experience food tastings inside the store each day and enter a drawing for a chance to win a $300 shopping spree.
GFS Marketplace will be open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
source: heraldtribune.com
