Central Market to undergo $10 million renovation

Rendering of the new exterior of Central Market in Houston. The store at Westheimer and Wesleyan will undergo a $10 million renovation. (Courtesy of H-E-B Central Market) Rendering of the new exterior of Central Market in Houston. The store at Westheimer and Wesleyan will undergo a $10 million renovation. (Courtesy of H-E-B Central Market) Image 1 of / 26 Caption Close Central Market to undergo $10 million renovation 1 / 26 Back to Gallery

Central Market in Houston announced Wednesday that the high-end grocery store will undergo a $10 million renovation.

The store will boast an additional 10,000 square feet. A new facade is intended to brighten the exterior and a new atrium at the entrance will have vaulted ceilings and skylights.

"Central Market continues to invest in the Houston community and is excited to bring new, innovative offerings to our loyal food lovers and new shoppers alike," Stephen Butt, a senior vice president for Central Market, said in a statement. "Houston is an increasingly diverse and dynamic city, and we are committed to staying current with the culinary scene."

Inside, the store will feature 33 percent more room in the produce department, an expanded specialty grocery area with international selections and olive oil, a bigger dairy department, a single-lane-access checkout area and off-site employee parking.

There also will be an information desk.

The renovation will begin in late May and be complete spring 2017. The store will remain open throughout construction.