Here’s an update on 2 new supermarkets coming to CSRA

MARTINEZ, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We have an update on two new grocery stores coming to the CSRA – a US Foods CHEF’STORE in Martinez and a Publix in Aiken.

In Martinez

Construction looks complete at the CHEF’STORE, and the sign is even up.

An opening date and preview will be announced very soon for the store at 102 Mason McKnight Jr. Parkway near CarMax and Camping World, the company told News 12 on Monday.

Up until now, the nearest CHEF’STORE location has been in Columbia, S.C.

The warehouse grocery stores provide wholesale food and restaurant supplies to restaurants and the public.

Offerings include fresh meat, seafood, produce, dairy, deli items, groceries, beverages, and restaurant and cooking supplies.

It does not require membership and, while catering to professionals and focusing on bulk quantities, it’s open to the public.

In Aiken

Als making progress is a new Publix on Silver Bluff Road near Village Green Boulevard.

The store will be more than 46,000 square feet and employ 140 people.

When the store was announced, the opening was projected for this year.