Fry's is opening a 126,000-square-foot supermarket in Buckeye that company and event speakers said will employ more than 200 people, speakers said at a morning opening event in the city.

City and company representatives said the new store adds an upscale, one-stop shopping option and is expected to attract nearby retail development. "We are proud to deepen our partnership with the city of Buckeye and are thrilled to bring this beautiful new store to your vibrant and growing community," Speaker 3, Commenter, said at the event.

Speakers described the store's size and features. According to remarks at the event, the store is 126,000 square feet and "employs over 200 associates" and includes fresh-produce, deli, meat and bakery departments; a sushi station; an extensive wine department; Murray's Cheese shop; Starbucks; housewares and apparel sections; and a pharmacy offering delivery and drive-through services. Speaker 1, Commenter, said the store "features a variety of state of the art amenities." The transcript did not specify the value of any donations or the exact start date for retail operations.

Event speakers said Fry's has commissioned local artwork and made a donation to St. Mary's Food Bank to support neighbors in need, but the amount of the donation was not stated. Speakers also said the store's presence is already spurring nearby retail construction. "Not only does this store bring in a modern upscale shopping experience with everything under 1 roof, but it also helps attract retail services nearby that you can see being built out here," Speaker 2, Commenter, said.

No formal government actions, votes or regulatory approvals were referenced in the remarks at the event. The comments reported here were delivered as part of the store opening program; the transcript does not include further details about hiring timelines, wage levels, tax incentives or specific local approvals.

The event remarks emphasized community partnership and local economic development; speakers encouraged residents to view the new store as both an employer and a retail hub. The transcript does not record additional questions from local officials or specific follow-up tasks assigned to city staff.