Needler’s Fresh Market Opens Doors to New Store in Anderson; Kenny Smith Comments


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Mon. March 30th, 2026 - by ANUK Staff

ANDERSON, IN - Needler’s Fresh Market celebrated the grand opening of its newest location in Anderson, marking a major milestone for the community and expanding access to fresh, affordable groceries on the city’s west side. The store, which is located at 2810 Nichol Ave., is the newest Needler’s Fresh Market serving Ohio and Indiana.

“Our goal is to be more than just a grocery store — we want to be a trusted neighborhood partner,” Store Director Kenny Smith said in the recent release. “This grand opening represents an important step in serving Anderson residents with fresh food, everyday essentials and a welcoming place to shop close to home.”

Needler’s Fresh Market celebrated the grand opening of its newest location in Anderson, marking a major milestone for the community and expanding access to fresh, affordable groceries on the city’s west side

Designed with the local community in mind, the newest Needler’s Fresh Market location offers:

  • A wide selection of fresh produce, quality meats and everyday grocery essentials;
  • In-store butchers serving fresh-cut and Chief Smokehouse signature smoked meats;
  • Deli fried chicken and fish made in-house;
  • Bakery items made fresh daily, including Needler’s Special Recipe cookies;
  • Value throughout every aisle, weekly and monthly specials and Our Family® products;
  • Additional savings through the Needler’s loyalty program; and
  • Delivery through DoorDash, with additional online shopping services coming soon.

The Needler’s Fresh Market is part of a broader redevelopment effort in Anderson, transforming a long vacant retail space into a vibrant neighborhood destination focused on quality, value and community connection. The store also supports local economic growth through job creation and renewed activity along the Nichol Avenue corridor, reinforcing Needler’s commitment to investing in Indiana communities.

To celebrate the grand opening, Needler’s presented a check for $2,500 to The Gathering of the Queens — a community-focused organization committed to addressing food insecurity

To celebrate the grand opening, Needler’s presented a check for $2,500 to The Gathering of the Queens — a community-focused organization committed to addressing food insecurity. Shoppers also took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony and were treated to free samples, giveaways, and special opening week savings as Needler’s Fresh Market welcomes neighbors into the store for the first time.

For more information about the Anderson grand opening or to learn more about Needler’s Fresh Market, visit NeedlersFreshMarkets.com.