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CANADA: Whole Foods Market opens at Victoria, British Columbia

Store features dozens of ‘Island Local’ products, in-store venues run by Victoria-based restaurateurs and 141 team members hired from Vancouver Island VICTORIA, British Columbia, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ —Whole Foods Market, the world’s leading natural and organic grocer, will open Wednesday, Nov. 2, in Victoria, British Columbia. The 40,000-square-foot store is located in the Uptown…

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Whole Foods Market stores in New York City to give back 5% of November 2 sales to NYC city parks

NEW YORK, N.Y., 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market stores in New York City are joining forces with various city parks to celebrate the retailer’s 5% Community Giving Day. On Wednesday, November 2, 5% of the day’s collective net sales from all 10 Whole Foods Market stores in Manhattan and Brooklyn will benefit…

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Whole Foods Market to host Poverty is Unnecessary Day to mark Whole Planet Foundation’s 11th anniversary

AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Oct-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Oct. 25, Whole Foods Market will host Poverty is Unnecessary Day to commemorate Whole Planet Foundation’s 11th anniversary and celebrate the nonprofit’s work to alleviate poverty worldwide through microcredit. Select Whole Foods Market stores will host events, supplier donor product demos and will give away prizes via…

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Whole Foods Market opens new store in Closter, New Jersey on October 19

Whole Foods Market opens new store in Closter, New Jersey on October 19   CLOSTER, N.J., 2016-Oct-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market, the nation’s leading natural and organic grocery store, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest New Jersey store on Wednesday, October 19 in Closter. Located at 33 Vervalen Street, the Closter…

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Whole Foods Market to open in Closter, NJ; will donate 5% of net sales countywide to help fight food insecurity in Bergen County

CLOSTER, N.J., 2016-Oct-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — In celebration of its grand opening at Closter Plaza in Closter, NJ, Whole Foods Market in Bergen County, NJ has selected the Center for Food Action (CFA) as its opening day and countywide 5% Community Giving Day recipient. On opening day, October 19, Whole Foods Market locations in…

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Whole Foods Market to welcome shoppers to its new store in Philadelphia on Oct. 14

PHILADELPHIA, 2016-Oct-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Philadelphia’s new flagship Whole Foods Market location, at 2101 Pennsylvania Ave., opens on Friday, Oct. 14, with a bread-breaking ceremony and opening day festivities. The community is invited to join Whole Foods Market team members and civic leaders for the bread-breaking ceremony at 8:45 a.m., before doors open at 9…

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Whole Foods Market honored with 2015-2016 “Best of the Best” award from EPA’s GreenChill Partnership

AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Oct-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market has received the 2015-2016 “Best of the Best” award from the Environmental Protection Agency’s GreenChill Partnership for using an advanced, more environmentally sustainable refrigeration system at its Dublin, California, store. The award is presented annually to one or more GreenChill-certified stores demonstrating innovation in advanced refrigeration…

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Whole Foods Market to donate proceeds from the sale of roses to aid earthquake victims in Ecuador

Austin, Texas, 2016-Sep-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shoppers can now directly aid those impacted by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Ecuador this April by purchasing single stem roses at Whole Foods Market. The roses are $2 each,100 percent of which will go toward a guaranteed $100,000 donation to Hogar de Cristo, an emergency home construction program…

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Whole Foods Market announces the opening of its new store in Englewood Neighborhood, Chicago’s South Side

Chicago, 2016-Sep-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Leading a food movement to bring better access to fresh and healthy foods, Englewood and surrounding South Side neighborhood residents celebrate the opening of Whole Foods Market Englewood, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016. The new 18,000 square foot store represents three years of community collaboration between the natural grocer and community…

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Whole Foods Market opens new store in Eugene, Oregon

EUGENE, Ore., 2016-Sep-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market will open its doors in Eugene, Oregon on Wednesday, Sept. 28. The 36,750-square-foot store, located in downtown Eugene, is the first Whole Foods Market in Lane County and the ninth location in Oregon. The store will host a bread-breaking ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Eugene Mayor Kitty…

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Whole Foods Market announces the appointment of Angela Lorenzen as Regional President, Pacific Northwest region

BELLVUE, Wash., 2016-Sep-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market is pleased to announce that Angela Lorenzen has been named Regional President of the company’s Pacific Northwest region. Lorenzen will oversee 22 stores in British Columbia, Washington and Oregon, including two stores opening in Eugene, Ore. and Victoria, B.C. in September and November, respectively. "I’m thrilled to lead our…

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Whole Foods Market to bring four exciting food venues to its new Rodin Square store, set to open on Oct.14, 2016

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Sep-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market is pleased to announce partnerships with four Philadelphia chef restaurateurs who will be bringing their culinary talents to the new Rodin Square store, set to open on Friday, Oct.14, 2016. These in-store venues, inside Philadelphia’s largest and most innovative Whole Foods Market, will offer customers…

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Whole Foods Market Plaza El Segundo opens “The 2ND” bar and restaurant

LOS ANGELES, 2016-Sep-27 — /EPR Retail News/ —  The 2ND bar and restaurant, located inside Whole Foods Market Plaza El Segundo is now open, featuring a wide selection of beer, wine and a Fall-inspired seasonal menu with something for everyone. Hours are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.…

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Whole Foods Market to open store at Allentown, PA on Sept. 28

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market Allentown will open its doors for shoppers at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28. The community is invited to join company leaders and store team members at 8:45 a.m. for Whole Foods Market’s traditional “bread breaking” ceremony.  Opening day shoppers will be greeted with…

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Whole Foods Market seeks unique products from local growers and producers to feature in its new South Hills Pittsburgh store

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market is looking for unique products from local growers and producers to feature in its new South Hills store. Interested suppliers can submit information online at www.wholefoodsmarket.com/malocal. The submission deadline is Wednesday, October 12. Whole Foods Market defines local products as grown or produced within 100 miles…

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Whole Foods Market seeks local food items and artisan products for its relocating Lexington store

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market is looking for unique products from local growers and producers to feature in its relocating Lexington store. Interested suppliers can submit information online at www.wholefoodsmarket.com/malocal. The submission deadline is Wednesday, October 12. Whole Foods Market defines local products as grown or produced within 100 miles of…

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Whole Foods Market signed resolution with EPA to resolve issues related to common consumer products

Austin, Texas, 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market signed an administrative resolution with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 to resolve record keeping and cataloging issues related to common consumer products that may become waste at stores located in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and New Mexico.  No specific environmental impact has been alleged. The…

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West Elm and Whole Foods Market launches exclusive Holiday kitchen and tabletop collection to benefit Whole Planet Foundation

NEW YORK and AUSTIN, TX, 2016-Sep-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — West Elm and Whole Foods Market introduce today (September 20, 2016)  an exclusive holiday collection to benefit Whole Planet Foundation, a nonprofit organization that alleviates poverty around the globe.  In partnership with Guatemalan textile group The New Denim Project, the 12-piece, limited-time collection of kitchen…

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Whole Foods Market reopens recently renovated Greenwich Conn. location

Greenwich, Conn., 2016-Sep-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market, the world’s leading natural and organic foods supermarket is pleased to announced the grand re-opening celebration of their recently renovated Greenwich location (at 90 E. Putnam Avenue). With the addition of 7,000 square feet and a new look that echoes the Greenwich community, customers can…

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Whole Foods Market to open store in Encina Grande shopping center in Walnut Creek, California on Nov. 2

EMERYVILLE, Calif., 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new 37,500-square-foot Whole Foods Market store will open Nov. 2 at 2941 Ygnacio Valley Road in the Encina Grande shopping center in Walnut Creek, California. This is the second Whole Foods Market store serving Walnut Creek, and the company’s 44th location in Northern California. The store will…

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Whole Foods Market names three new global vice presidents: Sonya Gafsi Oblisk, Martin Tracey and Brooke Buchanan

AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Sep-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) today (Sept. 6, 2016) welcomes three new global vice presidents. Sonya Gafsi Oblisk, Global Vice President of Marketing, Martin Tracey, Global Vice President of Team Member Services, and Brooke Buchanan, Global Vice President of Communications, joined their respective teams today. “We are thrilled to…

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Whole Foods Market to hosts nationwide Cheese Night to celebrate Alpine-style cheeses on September 13

EMERYVILLE, Calif., 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Sept. 13, Whole Foods Market is hosting a nationwide Cheese Night to celebrate Alpine-style cheeses. Stores will offer samples and will have an expert or Certified Cheese Professional on hand to talk about the characteristics and flavor profiles of Alpine-style cheeses. Generally, Alpine-style cheeses are nutty and salty…

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Whole Foods Market to open its new store at Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood on Sept. 28, 2016

CHICAGO, 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market (Nasdaq: WFM), the world’s leading natural and organic foods grocer, opens its new 18,000 square foot store, located at 832 W. 63rd St. in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016. The much-anticipated store will provide residents in and around Englewood with fresh, high quality foods…

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Whole Foods Market to open its Allentown, Pennsylvania store on Sept. 28

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market, America’s Healthiest Grocery Store®, will open its Allentown, Pennsylvania, location on Wednesday, Sept. 28. The 43,692-square-foot store is located at 750 N. Krocks Road in Allentown, and is part of the Hamilton Crossings development. “We’re so excited to bring Whole Foods Market to the Lehigh Valley,” said…

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Whole Foods Market to open at Fern Marketplace, Shreveport, Louisiana on Nov. 16

SHREVEPORT, La., 2016-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market will open in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Nov. 16 at Fern Marketplace, 1380 E. 70th Street. The 39,000-square-foot store will be the company’s first Shreveport location and its seventh in the state. “We’ve had a tremendous response from the community since first announcing our plans to open…

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Whole Foods Market to open its newly relocated Wynnewood, Pennsylvania store on Sept. 14

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Aug-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market, America’s Healthiest Grocery Store®, will open the doors on its newly relocated Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, store on Wednesday, Sept. 14. The new store includes an additional 19,549 square feet of retail space and enhancements for shoppers, including a full-service juice and coffee bar, a significantly expanded…

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Whole Foods Market stores in Canada launch Apple Pay

AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market stores in Canada are now offering Apple Pay, a service that enables shoppers to make mobile payments with an iPhone. “Our customers are going to love the convenience of Apple Pay, which will bring a faster, easier, more secure and private way to make purchases at…

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Whole Foods Market now accepting applications for its future store in Fort Worth, Texas opening on Oct. 12

FORT WORTH, Texas, 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market will open in Fort Worth, Texas, on Wednesday, Oct. 12, anchoring the Waterside development at 3720 Vision Drive. The 45,000-square-foot store will be the company’s first Fort Worth location and its 13th in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and will employ approximately 120 team members. The…

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The Whole Foods Market opens store in Santa Clara, California with the most environmentally-advanced refrigeration system in the U.S.

Emeryville, Calif., 2016-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Whole Foods Market store in Santa Clara, California opened last week with the most environmentally-advanced grocery retail refrigeration system in the U.S. The installation comes at a time when California is looking to significantly reduce emissions of all greenhouse gases, including hydro fluoro carbons (HFCs) used in refrigeration…

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Whole Foods Market and Instacart launch one-hour delivery service in the Dallas area

DALLAS, 2016-Aug-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market and Instacart are launching delivery in the Dallas area, making it the 25th metro where customers can use Instacart’s delivery service to order from Whole Foods Market stores. Using Instacart, shoppers can now purchase and have their groceries delivered to their homes or offices in as…

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