WinCo Foods Plans First Stores in Colorado

First Colorado Stores Mark Major Growth Step for Employee-Owned Grocer

The WinCo Foods Colorado Expansion signals a bold move as the retailer prepares to enter a highly competitive grocery market near Denver.

Property Acquisitions Suggest Strategic Market Entry

WinCo Foods has purchased land in both Thornton and Firestone, according to local reports. These towns sit within Colorado’s growing suburban belt.

In Thornton, WinCo filed early paperwork for an 84,000-square-foot store near 164th Avenue. In Firestone, land acquisition also points to development.

Local Officials Await Confirmed Commitments

City officials in Thornton acknowledged preliminary talks but emphasized no firm commitments. Meanwhile, Firestone representatives remain unavailable for comment.

Despite these uncertainties, the WinCo Foods Colorado Expansion appears likely, based on the company’s aggressive expansion track record across 10 states.

Expansion Reflects Growing National Footprint

WinCo has added around 50 stores in the last decade, reaching states like Texas, Utah, and Montana while skipping Colorado—until now.

Currently, the company operates 141 stores and six distribution centers, but it’s unclear which facility would support these new Colorado locations.

Challenging Kroger’s Stronghold in Denver

The Denver metro area is dominated by Kroger’s King Soopers, which holds over one-third of the grocery market share.

WinCo’s potential sites are near King Soopers, Costco, and Walmart, putting it in direct competition with top players in the region.

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