Kroger Completes Pay Less Remodel in Lafayette

Kroger Central Division has finished a nearly $1.9 million remodel of the Beck Lane Pay Less Super Market in Lafayette, Indiana, marking the project with a morning ribbon cutting Aug. 6. The work brought a new layout, new look and new equipment throughout the store, along with a counseling room for pharmacy patients. The store opened in 2003 and employs 140 associates.

According to the report, the remodeling helps accomplish two essential goals: to provide the quality you trust and the value you love, said Mike Goodwin, president of Kroger Central Division. The updates were meant to meet the expectations of today’s shoppers without losing the store’s history in the neighborhood.

Investment in the Local Economy

Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski said the investment strengthens the local economy and reinforces confidence in the city’s future. This significant upgrade demonstrates Kroger’s continued commitment to serving our community and providing an enhanced shopping experience for its customers, he added.

The store’s longest-tenured hourly associate, grocery clerk Doug Atkins, was recognized for his 34 years with the company. Atkins received a commemorative plaque and a Kroger gift card, and helped cut the ribbon.

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Donation to Food Finders Food Bank

Store leaders and Kroger executives presented a $27,500 check to Food Finders Food Bank of Tippecanoe County, followed by a donation of more than 100 cases of Kroger products. The contribution falls under Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste plan, created in 2017.

According to Kier Crites Muller, president and CEO of the food bank, food insecurity is not a distant problem, it is present in every community in Indiana. A new study of hunger in America confirms the scale of need across the 16 counties Food Finders serves, and remember behind every number is a child, a family, a senior, a veteran, a neighbor working hard to make ends meet.

The company says it has given more than $1 billion to hunger relief nationally, including 582 million pounds of rescued surplus fresh food, and contributed to the delivery of more than 4 billion meals. The Zero Hunger | Zero Waste plan aims to address food insecurity and waste in the communities it serves.

Remodeling and Construction Projects

Beck Lane is the latest in what the company calls “an ambitious year” for Kroger Central Division, whose 2026 construction and remodeling projects exceed $200 million in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Ohio. The division, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, completed a $1.7 million remodel of the Southern Plaza store in Indianapolis on July 31.

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Pay Less Super Markets, founded in Anderson, Indiana, in 1947, has operated as a Kroger banner since 1999 with stores in Anderson, Lafayette, West Lafayette and Muncie. The Kroger Central Division has a strong presence in the region, with a focus on providing quality products and services to its customers.

In practice, the remodeling of the Beck Lane Pay Less Super Market means that customers will have a more convenient and comfortable shopping experience, with new equipment and a counseling room for pharmacy patients. This development is likely to have a positive impact on the local community, as it provides an enhanced shopping experience and reinforces confidence in the city’s future.

The division’s construction and remodeling projects are expected to continue, with a focus on providing quality products and services to its customers. The company’s commitment to addressing food insecurity and waste in the communities it serves is also expected to continue, through its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste plan.