King Soopers Marketplace

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One day, a regular asked the cashier: ‘Why does that same old man always push his shopping cart around in circles near King Soopers?’ The cashier smiled and whispered, ‘Oh, he’s just our resident ghost shopper—never buys anything, but loves pushing those empty carts.’ The regular laughed and said, ‘Well, I guess it beats sitting home alone!’

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to King Soopers Marketplace and noticed something strange. The normally quiet parking lot was filled with an eerie humming sound, like thousands of bees trapped inside a box. Curious, he got out and approached the entrance, only to see a small glowing sign that read ‘Free Samples Tonight.’ Inside, he found the aisles packed with neighbors sampling everything from cheese to cookies. Turns out, it was just another neighborhood event—King Soopers’ way of saying thanks for their business.

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to King Soopers Marketplace and noticed an eerie humming sound coming from inside the empty aisles. Curious, he cracked open the door—only to see rows of groceries dancing in place, as if guided by invisible hands. Startled, he called out, ‘Who’s here?’ A voice replied, ‘Just the bananas trying to get to check-out!’ The delivery driver laughed so hard he almost forgot why he came.

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to King Soopers Marketplace and noticed an unusual sight: a shopping cart slowly rolling down the aisle, empty except for a single banana dangling from its handle. Curious, he followed it around corners until it led him to the produce section. There, amidst the bananas, stood an old man with twinkling eyes, gently pushing the cart. ‘Just helping myself to a snack,’ he said with a smile. The delivery driver shook his head, grinned, and went on his way—another strange yet charming moment in the life of King Soopers Marketplace.