Market of Choice to open in Oregon

Corvallis, Ore. Upscale grocer Market of Choice said late Monday it will open a store in a renovated Rite-Aid building in Corvallis, Ore., according to a report in the Gazette-Times.

"Market of Choice signed a lease a while ago, so they will be the grocery in the building," said Darren Dickerhoof, who, with his brother Matt, is redeveloping the site, known as Corvallis Crossing.

Dickerhoof Development received permits from the city last week to begin demolition of the building's exterior, though that work won't begin for a while.

Market of Choice operates seven Oregon stores in Eugene, Portland, West Linn and Ashland.

The new Rite-Aid building is now complete and has been transferred to Rite-Aid. The company has begun stocking its new location and should open its doors early in October.

Plans for Corvallis Crossing include revamping the 1960s-era Rite Aid store into an updated brick, stone and stucco facade and making room for a handful of other retail shops.