Nekter Juice Bar, the chain eatery at the forefront of the juice cleanse revolution with cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and acai bowls, is getting ready to open a new location in Buckeye.
The healthy juice-focused eatery was recently announced as one of the many new tenants coming to Verrado Marketplace, located at the northeast corner of the Interstate 10 Freeway and Verrado Way, according to a press release. Area developer Tim Severson tells What Now Phoenix that he will own and operate it when it opens in Spring 2026. Verrado Marketplace will offer Buckeye residents and the West Valley an unparalleled shopping, dining, and entertainment experience—all in one convenient location.
During the groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, November 20th, Vestar, the largest privately held shopping center owner and manager in the western United States, officially broke ground on Verrado Marketplace, the West Valley’s next-generation shopping center. During the event, more than 15 new retailers were announced for the upcoming development, including ULTA Beauty, Famous Footwear, Buckle, Salt Tacos + Tequila, Bath & Body Works, Shake Shack, Handel’s Ice Cream, See’s Candies, Thai Chili, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Tropical Smoothie, Hawaiian Bros., European Wax Center, Zara Nails, Pacific Dental, America’s Best Contacts & Glasses, and Mountain America Credit Union.
Verrado Marketplace will benefit from Vestar’s GreenStar sustainability program, which incorporates eco-friendly features and energy-efficient practices throughout development. Sustainable elements will include solar power, LED lighting, EV charging stations, and energy-efficient building materials, all designed to minimize the environmental impact and ensure the center’s long-term sustainability.
“The groundbreaking of Verrado Marketplace marks a historic moment for Buckeye, and we are excited to begin construction on this unique development,” said Vestar President and CEO David Larcher. “This shopping center will offer a dynamic mix of premium retail, dining, and entertainment, along with large gathering spaces that will serve as a community hub for both the Verrado community and entire West Valley. As the first of its kind in this region, we look forward to Verrado Marketplace becoming a landmark for this rapidly growing community.”
