A brand new Smart & Final Store will be opening in the Midway District on December 10. And it appears it will be opening in the former Big Lots! on Rosecrans.
Here’s part of the announcement on Morningstar.com:
New location will deliver exceptional everyday values and club-sized savings to local families and businesses
Smart & Final, the smaller, faster grocery warehouse store known for delivering value to both households and businesses, will open a brand new 25,000-square-foot location in San Diego’s Midway District on December 10. Located at 3705 Rosecrans St., the new store will offer Smart & Final’s signature mix of fresh groceries, club-sized options and one-stop convenience to the Midway District – a neighborhood in the midst of a transformation into a walkable entertainment, retail and residential hub.
To celebrate the opening, the Smart & Final Charitable Foundation will donate $20,000 to local nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving the San Diego community – honoring Smart & Final’s commitment to give back where it does business. …
They do tout that they have “Organic and eco-friendly options from Smart & Final’s Sun Harvest® brand.”
$20,0000 in Community Support
In celebration of the opening, the Smart & Final Charitable Foundation will award $20,000 in total donations to four organizations making an impact in San Diego. These contributions reflect Smart & Final’s commitment to supporting organizations and causes in the communities it serves.
- Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego – serving youth and families for more than 80 years
- Generate Hope – offering long-term housing, education and vocational support for survivors of trafficking
- Mama’s Kitchen – providing nutritional support for at-risk San Diego residents with critical illnesses
- San Diego Youth Services – helping youth develop lifelong skills for self-sufficiency
Smart & Final continues to hire for the new Midway District location and other stores across the region. Job opportunities can be found at SmartAndFinal.com/careers.
