Summary
The old 9 Mile Kroger/Amazon site and the 13 Mile Kroger remain empty. Gabe's has pulled out of the 13 Mile center, the developer is talking to two new tenants for 9 Mile — but Amazon won't walk away from its lease. Council asked for weekly updates on the SAFER firefighter grant.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct city cost, but a filled storefront boosts tax base and nearby business.
Whoever finally lands in those long-vacant storefronts — and the surrounding shopping districts.
Nearby residents and shoppers stuck with vacant big-box buildings.
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Sprouts Farmers Market is coming to metro Detroit. A St. Clair Shores official confirmed the location in a former Kroger store. See link below ⬇️ 📸 Provided by Sprouts Farmers Market
Sprouts Farmers Market is coming to metro Detroit. A St. Clair Shores official confirmed the location in a former Kroger store. See link below ⬇️ 📸 Provided by Sprouts Farmers Market Facebook
City Council - May 18, 2026
Amazon finally walked away from its lease on the old Kroger on 9 Mile. Half the building will become a Planet Fitness, and the developer says interest in the other half is strong — a long-vacant corner is finally getting movement.
City Council - Feb 17, 2026
The old 9 Mile Kroger/Amazon site and the 13 Mile Kroger remain empty. Gabe's has pulled out of the 13 Mile center, the developer is talking to two new tenants for 9 Mile — but Amazon won't walk away from its lease. Council asked for weekly updates on the SAFER firefighter grant.
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