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Sprocket Bar and Restaurant opens inside Whole Foods Market’s store at The District in Henderson, Nevada

Offering 24 beers on tap, more than 15 wines by the glass, cauliflower nachos, vegetable tamales, braised short ribs and more LAS VEGAS, 2016-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Sprocket Bar and Restaurant, located inside Whole Foods Market’s store at The District in Henderson, Nevada, is starting 2016 with a new seasonal menu. Open daily from…

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Whole Foods Market shoppers looking to kick-start the new year with healthy eating can now participate in the 28-Day Challenge by Engine 2®

Engine 2 Diet creator celebrates new paperback book, monthlong healthy eating challenge AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-1-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rip Esselstyn is no stranger to a healthy eating lifestyle. The former Austin firefighter created the “Engine 2® Plant-Strong®” brand—named for his former firehouse—after promoting a plant-based diet to his colleagues. After publishing his first book, “The Engine…

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Whole Foods Market will host 5 percent Community Giving Day to benefit GrowNYC’s Project Farmhouse on Jan.5, 2016

Fundraiser at all nine Whole Foods Market NYC locations on Jan. 5 to benefit GrowNYC’s Project Farmhouse NEW YORK, 2016-1-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Whole Foods Market, America’s Healthiest Grocery Store, will host a 5 percent Community Giving Day to benefit environmental organization GrowNYC. On Tuesday, Jan.5, 5 percent of sales from all nine Whole…

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Whole Foods Market refused to consider New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)’s initial demands of $1.5 million

NEW YORK, NY, 2015-12-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market worked closely with the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) over the last several months to reach an agreement that is in the best interest of the people of the City of New York and our stakeholders. Unfortunately the DCA has misrepresented…

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Whole Foods Market to open its 21st Colorado location in Longmont in December 2016

LONGMONT, Colo., 2015-12-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Whole Foods Market today announced plans to open its 21st Colorado location, in Longmont in December 2016. The Longmont store is in development at the corner of South Hover Road and Ken Pratt Boulevard. The updated timeline is aligned with Whole Foods Market’s plan to increase square footage at…

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Whole Foods Market’s product experts pinpoint 10 top food trends to watch in 2016

AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-12-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Drawing on more than 100 years of combined industry experience, Whole Foods Market’s product experts have pinpointed 10 top food trends to watch in 2016. From “old-world” ingredients and new vino vehicles to emerging flavors and sourcing trends, this year’s forecast covers a lot of ground: Uncommon meat and seafood…

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Whole Foods Market named one of FORTUNE’s top 25 “Blue Ribbon Companies” for 2015

AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-12-17 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Whole Foods Market has been named one of FORTUNE’s top 25 "Blue Ribbon Companies" for 2015. Already a FORTUNE "World’s Most Admired," "Best Company to Work For," and a "Change the World" company in 2015, Whole Foods Market earned a spot on the "Blue Ribbon Companies" list for…

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Tien Ho appointed global VP of culinary and hospitality Whole Foods Market

Noted executive chef to bolster, extend best-in-class food innovation, service and hospitality across all stores AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-12-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) today announced that it has named Tien Ho global vice president of culinary and hospitality. Ho will begin work in this newly created leadership role at the company’s…

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Pacha Soap receives funding from Whole Foods Market’s Local Producer Loan Program

Newest Recipient of Whole Foods Market® Local Producer Loan Program Grows Business AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-12-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Pacha Soap is the newest independent local business to receive funding from Whole Foods Market’s Local Producer Loan Program. With the new funds, Hastings-based Pacha Soap will develop their sustainable liquid hand soap product line, Pump…

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Whole Foods Market celebrates National Cookie Day with cookies for a quarter from Dec. 2 to 8

Retailer celebrates National Cookie Day all week with cookies for a quarter Dec. 2 to 8 AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-12-2 — /EPR Retail News/ —  From Dec. 2 to 8, freshly baked chocolate chip cookies will cost 25 cents apiece at all Whole Foods Market stores in the U.S. They are available daily while supplies last, limit…

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Plenty of high-quality, large, fresh turkeys available for preorder at Whole Foods Market stores or online

Outdoor access, strict standards make for plentiful supply of better birds this Thanksgiving AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-11-13 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Shoppers can find plenty of high-quality, large, fresh turkeys this year at Whole Foods Market. Thanksgiving options range from organic, kosher, heirloom, free-range and heritage, to hand-brined or pre-cooked, and are available for preorder at…

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PBS KIDS, Whole Foods Market to offer new line of sustainable, safe and educational toys

PlanToys® to be sold in all Whole Foods Market stores; proceeds will benefit PBS KIDS AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-11-5 — /EPR Retail News/ —  This holiday season, PBS KIDS has partnered with Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) to offer PlanToys®, a new line of sustainable, safe and educational toys.  Beginning this week, shoppers can find the PBS…

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Whole Foods Market to open a new 45,000-square-foot location in Fort Myers, Fla.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., 2015-11-5 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Whole Foods Market, the leading natural and organic food retailer, has announced plans to open a new 45,000-square-foot location in Fort Myers. Slated to open late 2017, the store will be located at the intersection of Daniels Parkway and Ben C. Pratt/6 Mile Cypress Highway. “We’ve received such…

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Cleveland: Whole Foods Market will relocate its existing store on Chagrin Boulevard to the state-of-the art Pinecrest development

ORANGE VILLAGE, Ohio, 2015-11-5 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Whole Foods Market, in partnership with Fairmount Properties and their joint venture partners, announced today it will relocate its existing store on Chagrin Boulevard to the state-of-the art Pinecrest development. The new 45,000-square-foot store will be a part of the $230 million project located at I-271 and…

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Whole Foods Market store at 151 Rice Lake Square in Wheaton Ill. will be relocated to a larger location at 91 Danada Square East

New, larger store expected to open in late 2016 or early 2017 CHICAGO, 2015-11-5 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Whole Foods Market, the world’s leading natural and organic foods grocer, confirmed today that the current 39,000-square-foot Whole Foods Market location at 151 Rice Lake Square in Wheaton, Illinois, will be relocating to a new 55,000-square-foot location…

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Whole Foods Market signs leases for Cleveland, Fort Myers, Fl., Sudbury, Mass., and Wheaton, Ill.

AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-11-5 — /EPR Retail News/ —  In its fourth quarter earnings report, Whole Foods Market announced that it has signed leases for four new stores. The new leases are for Whole Foods Market stores planned for Cleveland, Fort Myers, Florida, Sudbury, Massachusetts, and Wheaton, Illinois. The stores in Cleveland and Wheaton will be relocations. The company…

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Whole Foods Market to open in Sudbury, Massachusetts

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., 2015-11-5 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Whole Foods Market announced today that it will open a location in Sudbury, Massachusetts. The store will be approximately 40,000 square feet and will employ approximately 225 locally hired, full- and part-time team members. “Sudbury is such a quintessentially New England town, and we are so excited to develop…

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Whole Foods Market signed leases for 3 new 365 by Whole Foods Market™ stores in Cedar Park, Texas, Cincinnati, and San Francisco

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,”…

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Brooklyn bakery Bien Cuit partners with Whole Foods Market

Brooklyn’s sought-after baked goods debut at 32 tri-state area Whole Foods Market locations NEW YORK, New York, 2015-11-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Beloved Brooklyn bakery Bien Cuit is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Whole Foods Market to make their renowned breads and baked goods more accessible outside of their Smith Street location. Beginning…

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Whole Foods Market and Roy Choi partner to open second Chego outpost inside the downtown LA store

Company partners with Los Angeles chef to open location in downtown Los Angeles store LOS ANGELES, 2015-11-5 — /EPR Retail News/ —  In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Whole Foods Market has partnered with Roy Choi to open a second Chego outpost inside the downtown Los Angeles store, opening Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 788 South Grand Ave. Located in the 41,000-square-foot…

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Don J. Clark appointed global VP of purchasing for non-perishables Whole Foods Market

Industry veteran brings deep retail and grocery experience in merchandising, supply chain, technology and omni-channel marketing AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-11-5 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) today announced that it has named Don J. Clark global vice president of purchasing for non-perishables. Clark is responsible for all functions of Whole Foods Market’s non-perishable business,…

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Whole Foods Market’s Top Ten Holiday Wines launch in stores

Retailer’s experts curate exciting options to pair with seasonal dishes, all priced below $17 per bottle AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-10-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market’s Top Ten Holiday Wines launch in stores today to take the guesswork out of gatherings and gifts this holiday season. Every bottle is priced between $9.99 and $16.99, and was…

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USDA’s FSIS: Whole Foods Market establishment located in Everett, Mass recalls 234 pounds of curry chicken salad products

WASHINGTON, 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — A Whole Foods Market establishment located in Everett, Mass. is recalling approximately 234 pounds of curry chicken salad products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The chicken curry salad was packaged on Oct. 16, 2015, and…

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Whole Foods Market celebrates Poverty is Unnecessary Day to commemorate 10th anniversary of Whole Planet Foundation’s launch

Poverty is Unnecessary Day events to highlight key 2015 partners AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-10-26 — /EPR Retail News/ —  On Oct. 25, Whole Foods Market will celebrate Poverty is Unnecessary Day in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of Whole Planet Foundation’s launch. Select Whole Foods Market stores will host scavenger hunts, product demos, documentary screenings, and will…

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Whole Foods Market reopens its location in White Plains, NY on Saturday, October 24

White Plains Location to Officially Reveal New Store Renovations on October 24th, 2015 WHITE PLAINS, NY, 2015-10-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM), America’s Healthiest Grocery Store®, is excited to announce the grand reopening of its location in White Plains, NY on Saturday, October 24th. Timed perfectly for the start of the Thanksgiving and…

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Infor and Whole Foods Market partner to redefine retail management software

State-of-the-art retail platform to drive operational efficiencies, deliver enhanced data analytics and customer experiences NEW YORK and AUSTIN, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Infor, a leading provider of beautiful business applications specialized by industry and built for the cloud, and Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) today announced a partnership designed to redefine retail management software.…

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Whole Foods Market introduces new 25-cent offers beginning October 14 as part of the retailer’s “Love Fest” program

1.2 million cups of 25-cent coffee sold so far; grocer adds more discounts across departments AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Whole Foods Market is introducing new, 25-cent offers beginning October 14 as part of the retailer’s “Love Fest” program to celebrate customers. The promotion began with 25-cent cups of coffee during September, and…

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Whole Foods Market opens new 128,000-square-foot distribution center in Vernon, California

128,000-square-foot facility features updated energy efficiency, water savings and state-of-the-art innovations LOS ANGELES, 2015-10-12 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Whole Foods Market celebrated the opening of its new state-of-the-art distribution center Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 5000 Pacific Blvd, in Vernon, California. The 128,000-square-foot distribution center has nearly 100 full-time team members and serves the company’s 56 stores in…

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Whole Foods Market among the most reputable companies for CSR in US according to US CSR RepTrak® list

US CSR RepTrak® examines America’s most reputable companies on workplace, governance, and citizenship AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-10-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market has been named among the most reputable companies for corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the United States, according to the US CSR RepTrak® list released today by Reputation Institute. The US…

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Whole Foods Market to reduce a number of positions over the next eight weeks

AUSTIN, Texas, 2015-9-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its ongoing commitment to lower prices for its customers and invest in technology upgrades while improving its cost structure, Whole Foods Market will reduce a number of positions over the next eight weeks. The company estimates the net reduction to be approximately 1,500 jobs, which represents…

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