Hy-Vee Gets in the Spirit With Stand-Alone Alcohol Stores

Hy-Vee Inc. is launching a new division focused on providing a best-in-class wine, spirits and beer selection in a stand-alone format called Wall to Wall Wine and Spirits.

The stores will begin opening this fall and winter, with the first stores planned for the retailer’s hometown, West Des Moines, Iowa, as well as Papillion, Omaha and Lincoln, Neb. Specific store information and opening dates will be shared at a later date, Hy-Vee said in a release.

“At Hy-Vee, we focus on the evolving lifestyles of our customers,” said Randy Edeker, Hy-Vee’s chairman, CEO and president. “With the creation of our Wall to Wall Wine and Spirits division, we are excited to continue to provide the best wine, beer and spirits selection, as well as a customer experience of the highest caliber.”

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In addition to a large selection of wine, spirits and craft beer at price points for all customers, Wall to Wall Wine and Spirits stores will feature specialty grocery items such as cheese, charcuterie, chips and crackers, as well as sodas and seltzers to help customers craft a full food and drink menu for any event or occasion, Hy-Vee said. Customers will also be able to purchase high-end barware and related accessories.

Employee-owned Hy-Vee has more than 280 stores across eight Midwestern states.