Sprouts sets Sept. 22 opening for Mueller grocery store
Sprouts Farmers Market will open a new grocery store at 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd. in Austin’s Mueller neighborhood on September 22, adding another retail anchor in a dense, mixed-use district and bringing a fresh-food option within reach of nearby residents, according to Sprouts Farmers Market.
Store opening and services
The Mueller location will span about 20,200 square feet, a mid-size footprint for a full-line grocer, according to Sprouts Farmers Market. The company highlights a produce-focused assortment and an emphasis on natural and organic items across departments. As Sprouts describes its hiring priorities: “Sprouts’ healthy approach to grocery shopping means potential team members should share a passion for the fresh, natural and organic products offered throughout the store,” the company said in a statement on Sprouts Farmers Market.
Sprouts positions its stores around fresh food and diet-oriented selections and has expanded in recent years across multiple states. As of its most recent annual report period, the chain operated 374 stores across 23 states and employed about 31,000 workers, reflecting a strategy focused on specialty grocery with an emphasis on produce and better-for-you categories, according to the Sprouts Farmers Market — annual report and Sprouts Farmers Market.
For the Mueller store, company materials point to a full set of departments — produce, grocery, meat, seafood, bakery, deli and vitamins — consistent with Sprouts’ standard format, according to Sprouts Farmers Market.
Jobs and hiring events
Sprouts is hiring 95 employees to staff the new location, including full- and part-time roles in customer service, department operations and management, according to Sprouts Farmers Market. The company has scheduled a virtual management hiring event on July 19 and two in-person team member hiring events on August 9 and 10 at the Hilton Garden Inn Austin Airport, according to Sprouts Farmers Market.
Applicants can pre-apply online or complete applications during the in-person sessions, the company said, according to Sprouts Farmers Market. Roles include front-end cashiers, clerks and department leads, along with administrative and back-of-house positions that support daily store operations, according to Sprouts Farmers Market.
A 95-person hiring push represents a near-term boost to the local retail job base and expands entry points for workers seeking experience in perishable departments such as produce, deli and bakery. The scale also signals ongoing buildout of Mueller’s commercial mix, which has attracted grocery, restaurants and services alongside residential growth.
Why Mueller matters
Mueller is a master-planned, mixed-use community built on the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport site. The development covers about 700 acres and includes thousands of homes, a town center known as Aldrich Street, and significant retail and commercial space as part of a long-term redevelopment plan, according to Mueller Austin. The town center has drawn a range of businesses and community programming as the district has matured, as reported by Axios.
Project materials describe a large and growing residential base supported by office, medical and cultural institutions, which has driven demand for neighborhood-serving retail, according to Mueller Austin. A grocery store with a produce-forward selection adds another daily-needs option within the street grid and trail network that link homes to the Aldrich Street district and nearby employers, according to Mueller Austin.
Sprouts’ opening also adds another destination on the east side of the urban core for shoppers who prioritize natural and organic products. With a footprint sized for neighborhood trips and a hiring plan aimed at staffing across departments, the store is positioned to serve nearby households and workers with quick access to staple groceries and prepared items, according to Sprouts Farmers Market.
What comes next
In the months leading up to the opening, hiring will determine staffing levels and department coverage while the company builds out fixtures and inventory. The events in July and August will shape the team before training begins, according to Sprouts Farmers Market. The store’s September 22 debut adds to Mueller’s lineup of services and reinforces the community’s plan for a blend of housing, parks and retail around the Aldrich Street core, according to Mueller Austin and Axios.
For residents and workers in and near Mueller, the new Sprouts location brings another full-service grocery option inside the neighborhood. The combination of hiring, operations buildout and an opening date gives a clear timeline for how the addition will fold into daily life in the district.
Read the press release on austin.culturemap.com.
