Westborn Market Announces Expansion

  Don’t tell the folks at Westborn Market to hunker down and play safe during this recession. The upscale grocer has recently announced an ambitious 8,000 square foot expansion of its Dearborn store, due to be completed before the end of this year.

   “Even though we’re going through challenging times, it’s important to make this investment in our store and in the Dearborn community,” said Mark Anusbigian, president of Westborn Market.  He and his brothers Jeff and Anthony now manage the independent market, whose original store was founded by their parents George and Janette Anusbigian in 1963. 

  The current expansion, which is underway at the northwest corner of Westborn Fruit Market, will enable the companion Westborn Flower Market, which is just across the street in the store’s original location, to move and become housed under one roof with the produce, bakery, meat and deli counter as well as other food and beverage items. 

   “This will provide much greater convenience for our customers who are seeking a ‘one-stop shop’,” said Anusbigian. “We’ll have a full-service florist with wedding design services, ready made and custom made floral arrangements, bouquets, giftware, fresh cut flowers, gift baskets, delivery service and more.”

  According to Anusbigian, the architecture for the expansion will be a sleek design of glass and steel with a clean industrial feel.  Customers will still have the same easy access to parking from both Michigan Avenue and Oakwood Boulevard. 

   “There’s never been a better opportunity to demonstrate our confidence in Dearborn and in Michigan than during these difficult times,” added Anusbigian. “We’re decidedly optimistic.”
  Not something you hear from most retailers in west Dearborn, lately. Let's hope it's a sign of good things to come.