CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) - Renovations to the site of a former Men’s Wearhouse store in Sunrise MarketPlace in Citrus Heights for occupancy by a new Pet Food Express retail store have begun.

The new store at 6177 Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights facing the Sunrise Mall is located in front of a Walmart grocery store and is just adjacent to the Lowe’s Home Improvement Center.

Kathilynn Carpenter, executive director for Sunrise MarketPlace, last week confirmed the upcoming opening of Pet Food Express, stating that an opening date was possible in late summer 2023.

Workers erected temporary fencing around a construction site entrance facing Sunrise Boulevard. Late last week a construction crane lifted new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment onto the store roof for future installation.

Pet Food Express, established in 1986, and headquartered in Oakland, Calif., recently opened its fifth store in Southern California, joining 54 stores in Northern California.  Local store locations are in Roseville, Sacramento and El Dorado Hills. The retail chain offers organic pet food, with a focus on premium brands, other pet supplies, and self-service dog washing facilities.

A telephone call to Pet Food Express corporate office in Oakland for confirmation of the new Citrus Heights location and for further comment was not returned.

Once open, the new Pet Food Express will join two pet specialty retailers in Citrus Heights; PetSmart at 6434 Sunrise Boulevard, and Ben’s Barketplace at 7935 Greenback Lane.