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The store will replace the shuttered Wegman’s that closed in 2023.
A high-end Asian grocery store is slated to bring new life to the Natick Mall, as T Market prepares to open in the space left vacant by Wegmans’ 2023 closure.
Leon Yang, of T Market, told the Natick Report that the store is in the planning and permitting stages and hopes to open by the end of 2025.
Yang said the store will be about 90,000 square feet and offer a premium selection of products, including fresh produce, live seafood, specialty meats, prepared foods, and curated groceries from East and Southeast Asia.
T Market will also have a food court featuring authentic Asian street food vendors.
“We look forward to welcoming T Market to our already dynamic lineup and immersive experiences,” Jennifer Kearney, senior manager of Natick Mall, said in a statement to Boston.com. “Our goal is to provide fresh experiences and something for everyone, and T Market brings a distinctive retail concept that hasn’t been offered here before.”
According to the company’s website, the “T” stands for Total, meaning a one-stop shopping experience.
The “T” also resembles a crossroads, symbolizing the turning point in a post-pandemic world when the owners created the concept of the grocery store.
The store’s Chinese name (Yang Xiansheng) honors the founder’s family name “Yang” and conveys their passion for freshness and vitality, according to the company.
The store will have “smart” checkout systems, self-order kiosks, and contactless shopping tools.
A message on the website says, “At T Market, you’re not just buying groceries. You’re reconnecting with tradition, discovering new flavors, and enjoying a more vibrant way of life.”
Wegmans occupied the space from 2018 to 2023. At the time, the company stated that it closed the store because the non-traditional location had failed to attract a sufficient number of customers.
Leon Yang did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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