Popular farm supply and home decor store coming to north Alabama city, employing 90
Work is expected to begin before the end of the year to bring Rural King to Gadsden.
The new store will be located in the former Gregerson’s Midtown Center and Cash Saver grocery store.
The home, farm and supply retailer plans to invest about $12 million in the project to renovate the existing building.
The project is expected to create about 90 jobs.
Since its founding in Mattoon, Ill. in 1960, Rural King has grown to more than 130 stores in fourteen states. The chain opened stores in Saraland and Jasper this year.
Mayor Craig Ford, in announcing the project, called it a “fantastic opportunity” for Gadsden, as the store is expected to draw business from neighboring Cherokee County.
It could also spur development in the shopping center.
“Not only are we bringing in one of the fastest-growing businesses in the Southeast, but it’s also a chance to bring new life to one of our major downtown shopping areas,” Ford said.
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