Eatwell Market store in Missouri converted to Schnucks banner

Schnuck Markets Inc. says it has completed a rebrand of a former Eatwell Market store in Columbia, Mo., into a full-service Schnucks store.

Customers of Schnucks Providence (111 South Providence Road) will notice updates that include expanded product offerings throughout the store, as well as new decor and signing, according to a news release. The store remains open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Customers are welcome to attend a grand opening celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug, 17. The event will feature free samples, giveaways and huge deals on many customer favorites, the release said. Those attending the celebration are invited to bring or purchase nonperishable foods that will benefit the Tiger Pantry — the store’s longtime partner in fighting food insecurity and hunger in Columbia.

“We’re excited to offer area residents and students the unique combination of variety, value, convenience and service that Columbia shoppers have come to expect from Schnucks for more than 50 years,” said Ryan Sweet, Schnucks Providence store manager.

Schnucks Providence is also offering a special Schnucks Rewards promotion to welcome college students back for the fall semester. All students who show their college ID and Schnucks Rewards app at checkout will get an extra $5 in Schnucks Rewards on their first five purchases at the store.

The Providence location was acquired in bankruptcy from Lucky’s Market in 2020, the release said. Schnucks originally entered Columbia in 1970 with the acquisition of a Bettendorf-Rapp store, which was adjacent to the current Providence location. That location closed in 1993 when Schnucks opened its current 67,000-square-foot Forum Boulevard store. In 2022, Schnucks added a 48,000-square-foot Battle Crossing location.

In total, the three stores employ 243 teammates.

Schnucks also operates a fourth mid-Missouri store in nearby Jefferson City, which opened in 2002.