The Fresh Market Opens in the Villages

2008-11-20 02:35:02 -

www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=5836353 - cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT"id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww .., the largest single-site mixed-use real estate development in the U.S., is pleased to announce The Fresh Market® has opened in Florida"s friendliest hometown. The Villages" location marks the specialty grocer"s twenty-second store in Florida and joins the retail line up at the 1.2 million square foot Buffalo Ridge shopping center including: Super Wal-Mart, Beall"s, Golden Corral, McDonald"s, Bonefish Grill and many more.
At its newest store located at 3740 Wedgewood Lane the specialty grocer"s full-service philosophy will incorporate unparalleled product selection and expert customer service in an inviting atmosphere.
"We are pleased to become an integral part of the largest single-site mixed-use development in the U.S. Also family-owned and operated, cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT"id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww .. is a community whose lifestyle, values and philosophy are perfectly aligned with The Fresh Market," said Brett Berry, president and chief executive officer.
About The Fresh Market®
On March 5, 1982, Ray and Beverly Berry opened the first Fresh Market in Greensboro, North Carolina. The fulfillment of a dream, The Fresh Market was founded with one simple goal in mind: to bring friends, family and neighbors high-quality perishable products in a warm and friendly atmosphere with a high level of customer service. The Fresh Market currently operates 84 stores in 18 states, concentrated in the Southeast, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, with plans for continued expansion in these areas. The Fresh Market is a family-owned, privately held company and is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please visit cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT"id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww ...
About Crossman & Company
cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT"id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww .. is the largest third-party retail leasing and management company in Central Florida, based upon the total number of retail square footage. Founded in Orlando, FL in 1990, Crossman & Company is a full service commercial real estate firm that advises its clients in leasing, management, development and investment sales of retail and office properties. Our current real estate portfolio includes approximately 7 million square feet valued in excess of $1 billion. Crossman & Company also supervises the retail leasing for cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT"id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww .. including the town centers of "Lake Sumter Landing" and "Spanish Springs", plus the "Buffalo Ridge" and "Antrim Dells" shopping centers. Please visit cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT"id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww .., or call 407.423.5400 for more information.

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