Brookshire Grocery Co. is celebrating 95 years and has announced its intent to buy land to expand in West Tyler. (file photo)

Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) has announced the intent to purchase land in West Tyler with plans of building a “new generation” of Brookshire’s Food Stores.

Brookshire’s representatives said they are excited about the endeavor.

“Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) is excited to purchase the land at the corner of Earl Campbell Parkway and Loop 323 in West Tyler. The company intends on developing the land to build a new generation of Brookshire’s Food Store to serve the Tyler community,” they said.

BGC opened the latest version of this new generation store in two locations in Bossier City and Shreveport, Louisiana, earlier this year.

Both stores have a full-service supermarket focused on excellent customer service and high-quality fresh meats and produce.

The stores offer market, deli, bakery and floral departments, along with fresh seafood, fresh sushi, and a broad selection of beer and wine. The stores also feature a Pizza Hut and coffee bar.

BGC said it currently does not have a confirmed timeline for the new store in Tyler.

On Sept. 1, 1928, company founder Wood T. Brookshire opened a small grocery store on the courthouse square in downtown Tyler. W.T. Brookshire began with four employees in a small, 2,500-square-feet store. He laid a foundation of core values focused on incredible customer service, tenacity and competitive grit, BGC said.

W.T. Brookshire believed it was his “God-given calling” to serve his community through the grocery industry. Because of that, Brookshire Grocery Co. is still family-owned, according to the company website.

Today, the company has grown to include more than 200 stores – operating under the brands of Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, FRESH by Brookshire’s and Reasor’s.

This month, the iconic grocery store company celebrates 95 years in business.