Downtown grocery store settles into new location

A ribbon cutting was held Nov. 4 at Marks Trading Co.’s new location, 142 N. Main St., Adrian. (Photo courtesy of the Greater Lenawee Chamber of Commerce)
A ribbon cutting was held Nov. 4 at Marks Trading Co.’s new location, 142 N. Main St., Adrian. (Photo courtesy of the Greater Lenawee Chamber of Commerce)

ADRIAN — Marks Trading Company, a downtown Adrian grocery store that opened in 2022, has moved to a larger location.

The store is now located at 142 N. Main St. The old location had about 2,400 square feet, while the store’s new home has about 7,400 square feet — 3,000 in the front, and 4,400 in back.

It specializes in fresh, local food such as produce, dairy and baked goods. Canned goods, salad dressings, pasta, sauces, salsa, snack foods, and candy are also available, along with bulk foods like pasta, cereal and granola.

With the additional space at their new location, owners Gwynne and Jay Marks plan to expand their product line to include a deli for sliced meats and cheeses, more international foods, and sandwiches. 

They also hope to get a license to add packaged beer and wine.

Educational classes are also in the works.

The Marks Trading Company is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., but their goal is to eventually be open seven days a week. For more information, go to themarkstradingcompany.com.

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