Save Mart has begun construction on a new 52,000-square-foot store in Tulare, marking the grocery chain’s first location in the city. The store will anchor the Sequoia Marketplace shopping center and is expected to open in the third quarter of 2027.
The groundbreaking ceremony took place on October 17 and included representatives from The Save Mart Companies, such as President Jim Perkins, Construction Director Adam Smith, and Director of Real Estate Tony Lee, Sr. Tulare city councilmembers and representatives from the office of Senator Shannon Grove also attended. The Tulare Union High School Band performed at the event.
“We’re excited to bring a modern shopping experience to Tulare that reflects what our customers have told us they value most — fresh, local products, great service, and a store that feels like part of the community,” said Jim Perkins, president of The Save Mart Companies.
The new store will offer full-service departments, locally-sourced products, and same-day grocery delivery. It will join seven other Save Mart locations in Tulare County.
Marc Mondell, Tulare city manager, commented on the project: “The City of Tulare is thrilled to have Save Mart coming to our community as the anchor tenant in the new Sequoia Marketplace shopping center. There has been much anticipation and excitement amongst our residents in having a new ‘state of the art’ Save Mart grocery store, and the City is grateful to The Save Mart Companies and all of those that have worked so hard to make this project a reality.”
The Sequoia Marketplace development was established to attract a major grocery retailer to Tulare. Developer Greg Nunley, a former Tulare City Council member, leads the project.
The new Save Mart will be located at the northwest corner of Bardsley Avenue and Mooney Boulevard, behind the Jack in the Box. The company has undergone two ownership changes in recent years, first to Kingswood Capital in 2022 and then to the Jim Pattison Group in 2024.
