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Glen Carbon Today
By the People, for the People
Meijer Supercenter Coming to Orchard Town Center in Glen Carbon
Village approves building permit, allowing vertical construction to begin on new 150,000-200,000 sq ft retail location
Mar. 27, 2026 at 1:52am
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The village of Glen Carbon, Illinois has approved a building permit that will allow vertical construction to begin on a new Meijer supercenter at the Orchard Town Center. The Meijer store, which will range from 150,000 to 200,000 square feet, will offer groceries, apparel, household goods, and health products. Some initial site work has already been completed, including grading and pier installation, and the full construction project is expected to take 12-18 months once approved.
Why it matters
The new Meijer supercenter represents a significant retail development for the Glen Carbon area, providing residents with a one-stop shopping destination for groceries and other household needs. It also signals Meijer's continued expansion in the Illinois market, where the company has seen strong customer response to its existing locations.
The details
The building permit for the Meijer supercenter was approved by the village of Glen Carbon on March 25, 2026, clearing the way for vertical construction to begin at the Orchard Town Center site. Some preliminary work, including site grading and pier installation, has already been underway since last fall. The full construction project is expected to take 12-18 months to complete, though an exact opening date has not yet been determined.
- The building permit for the Meijer supercenter was approved on March 25, 2026.
- Site grading and pier installation work began at the Orchard Town Center location in the fall of 2025.
The players
Meijer
A retail company that operates a chain of supercenter stores offering groceries, apparel, household goods, and health products. Meijer has seen strong customer response to its existing locations in Illinois and views the Glen Carbon store as an opportunity to expand in the market.
Erika Heil
The director of community development for the village of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
Erin Cataldo
The external communications manager for Meijer.
What they’re saying
“We saw an opportunity to provide fresh grocery options and a one-stop shop retail experience to customers in this market.”
— Erin Cataldo, External Communications Manager
What’s next
An opening date for the new Meijer supercenter in Glen Carbon has not yet been determined, but the full construction project is expected to take 12-18 months to complete once vertical construction begins.
The takeaway
The approval of the building permit for a new Meijer supercenter in Glen Carbon's Orchard Town Center represents a significant retail development for the area, providing residents with a one-stop shopping destination and signaling Meijer's continued expansion in the Illinois market.
