AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-11-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — In its fourth quarter earnings report, Whole Foods Market announced that it has signed leases for three new 365 by Whole Foods Market™ stores.
The new leases are for locations in Cedar Park, Texas, Cincinnati, and San Francisco.
“We’re excited to have eight leases signed for our new store concept,” said Jeff Turnas, president of 365 by Whole Foods Market. “We continue to look for strong markets and locations where we can appeal to new customers seeking a fresh, healthy and convenient food experience.”
In July, Whole Foods Market announced leases for 365 by Whole Foods Market stores in Bellevue, Washington, Houston, Portland, Oregon, and Santa Monica, California, and also revealed that the first 365 store will be located in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles.
The first three store locations are slated to open in 2016, and up to 10 stores are expected to open in 2017.
Designed to complement the Whole Foods Market brand by bringing fresh, healthy foods to a broader audience with a streamlined, quality-meets-value shopping experience, 365 by Whole Foods Market stores will feature a curated mix of products that adhere to the company’s industry-leading quality standards in an environment that’s fun and convenient for shoppers.
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President – 365 by Whole Foods Market
Jeff Turnas is president of 365 by Whole Foods Market. He was appointed to lead Whole Foods Market’s new retail store brand in June 2015.