Nugget Markets to anchor new shopping center in northwest Rocklin

A 20-acre Nugget Markets-anchored shopping center will be built at the intersection of Whitney Ranch Parkway and University Avenue in Rocklin by 2024, according to Rocklin Mayor Bill Halldin on June 23. The Nugget Markets store itself will be 50,000 square feet, which includes a 6,000-square-foot mezzanine. The shopping center is part of the Placer Creek Whitney Ranch master planned development and will make the community walkable. Nugget Markets was started in 1926 by the Stille family in Woodland. The first Nugget Markets in Placer County is at 771 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville. Other stores are in Davis, Marin County and Sonoma Valley. "We are delighted to bring a Nugget store to Rocklin. We are headquartered in Yolo County and not only do we specialize in bringing affordable, artisan groceries both organic and conventional to the communities we serve, we support local farmers and manufacturers," said Eric Stille, Nugget Markets President and CEO. "Currently, we offer over 5,100 unique local items all coming from within 100 miles of headquarters. We look forward to opening our doors in early 2024." The Nugget Markets at Placer Creek Whitney Ranch is being developed by Sacramento-based Engstrom Properties, Inc. "The Whitney Ranch community and all of northwest Rocklin have been looking forward to retail development in that area," said Rocklin Mayor Bill Halldin. "We are excited that locally-owned Nugget Markets has chosen Rocklin for its next market, anchoring an important retail asset for Rocklin." "Not only does Placer Creek bring additional growth and shopping opportunities to town, it has a keen eye toward the future, capitalizing on walkability and close-by neighborhood resources," Halldin added.