Kailua Puts On New Face
Changes, Renovations Under Way
By Dick Allgire KITV 4 News Reporter
Work is progressing quickly on the new complex that will be anchored by the Whole Foods store at the main intersection in downtown Kailua. Residents can now begin to see more of the form of the final building design and how it fits in with the town.
"We'll complete our work in May of this year. Whole Foods would love to be open by Thanksgiving,” said Kaneohe Ranch president Mitch D’Olier. Kaneohe Ranch is a major landowner and developer in Kailua.
Whole Foods will be big competition for Down To Earth, the vegetarian and health food store near the new Whole Foods complex. Down To Earth celebrated its renovation Wednesday. The store has wider aisles, more freezer space and the deli is expanded.
“We've been open here 10 years, so it's time to do it. Whole Foods is coming, and we want to make sure we put on a really good face,” said Down Earth Chief Financial officer Mark Fergusson.
The Kailua Don Quijote store will be closing soon. Nearby businesses were already packing up and leaving Wednesday. Some Kailua customers were sad to lose the wide variety offered at Don Qujiote.
“I'm really sorry that they are closing because they were so convenient, have a big selection. They have just everything, and things are cheaper than anywhere else,” said customer Hilda Sant.
An employee said the Kailua Don Quijote will close Feb. 5.
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