The former Kmart space on E State Street in Rockford has sat vacant since 2019, but it could soon become a massive global food market to rival bigger cities.
Something New For Rockford
I’ve lived in the Rockford area my entire life, and I hate seeing so many vacant buildings and storefronts throughout this city.
Business closures are becoming a constant theme in Illinois, so I get excited when new businesses decide to call this city home, and I’m really happy to see something brand new is hoping to take over the former Kmart building on E State Street soon.
What Is Global Market and Food Hall?
The first Global Market and Food Hall opened in Madison, Wisconsin in 2020, and for six years it has remained the largest Asian grocery store in the city.
Global Marketis far more than just an international grocery store. This business prides itself on offering “incredible food and the finest ingredients”, and their vision for the Rockford location is to fill the space with local entrepreneurs offering unique eats and products you won’t find anywhere else locally…