Dierbergs Puts Finishing Touches on Soon-to-Open Des Peres Store

Pancakes, paninis, parking and lots of fresh produce are some of the ways Dierbergs is hoping to wow customers at its new store, opening in Des Peres on Tuesday.

Workers were busy laying sod and watering new shrubbery outside the multi-level “Market at Des Peres” on Friday. Over the weekend, employees stocked shelves and produce bins to get ready for the unveiling, company spokesman Todd Vasel said. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for 8:35 a.m. Tuesday, followed by the store’s grand opening at 9 a.m.

“It’s a Dierbergs store, but it’s got a much different look and feel,” company spokesman Todd Vasel said Friday. “It will be pretty impressive.”

All month, Dierbergs featured a “31 things to do” at the Des Peres store on its Facebook page. Each day highlighted a special feature in store for shoppers, from Saturday morning pancakes, to Bob’s BBQ, try-before-you-buy wine sampling, a drive-thru pharmacy and a “convenient care” clinic staffed by nurse practitioners to treat minor illnesses and injuries.

The new 75,000-square foot store even has a covered parking garage (with room for 175 cars,) complete with escalators and a “cartolator” – a first for St. Louis area supermarkets.

One Dierbergs’ fan, Beth Knight of Des Peres, said she could hardly wait for opening day.

“I drive by two Schnucks and a Shop ‘n Save to get to the Dierbergs in Warson Woods now. I can’t wait to see (the new store) and welcome them to the community,” she said.

“I’ll probably have my own grand opening party at my house,” she joked.

The store on Manchester Road at Lindemann replaced several buildings, including an old Barnes and Noble, and is located across the street from the former site of a Schnucks grocery store.  built its own flagship store just down the street at Manchester and Ballas in 2009.

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