Five Points’ Newest Market ‘Melody Market’ Opens On Welton

Kwon Atlas

Welton Street finally has a new convenience store after years of the Five Points Market being closed. Melody Market is now open and offers a slightly more upscale experience for shoppers and honors the history of Five Points throughout the store. Melody Market is a modern and welcoming store that offers residents and those who work in Five Points a convenient – and unique – shopping experience. You can find Melody Market right next to Coffee at the Point right at the point. The market is located at 2590 N. Washington Street. 

The market celebrates black history by showcasing imagery of famous black Americans from before the civil rights movement. The store features snacks, essential grocery items and personal products, as well as a selection of pet items. Melody Market is a minority-owned business. The owner and operator is an entrepreneur in Five Points who's passionate about the neighborhood's rich cultural heritage. LaSheita Sayer is an African-American business leader in Five Points and is a member of the Five Points Business Improvement District. She has brought several projects to life in Five Points and is now seeking to feed and connect the community with this new store. 

Melody Market is currently hiring for the following positions:

• Store Manager - Full Time

• Store Assistant Manager - Part Time and Full Time

• Store Clerk - Part Time

Their hours are 9 am to 7 pm Monday through Saturday, and from 9 am to 5 pm on Sunday.

About LaSheita Sayer

LaSheita Sayer's knowledge, expertise and passion converge in her roles as founding Principal of ZoZo Group LLC. She has more than 20 years of experience in marketing communications and project management, and built an equally talented and diverse creative team for public outreach, involvement and relations for publicly funded construction projects, as well as equity campaigns for EV outreach.