KALAMAZOO, MI – A popular Kalamazoo eatery and store, Irving’s Market and Deli, announced Wednesday it will soon move from its location at 125 S. Kalamazoo Mall to a new downtown location.

The new location will offer a larger space and more options including groceries, according to an automated text sent out to customers. The current location of Irving’s will close at the end of the month.

Owner Kip Plew declined to comment on the details of the move, including the new location, when approached at the store Wednesday, Dec. 26.

Originally opened primarily as a convenience store, Irving’s later expanded to offer gourmet foods, deli sandwiches and much more.

The business opened at the current location inside Kalamazoo City Centre on Feb. 17, 2005, using space that was once part of the old Gilmore Brothers Department Store. The deli’s name honors late businessman and philanthropist Irving S. Gilmore, who helped manage the department store.

All packaged inventory at Irving’s is half off until Dec. 31, according to a sign placed near the entrance to the store announcing the move.