Whole Foods Market Announces Smaller Format Stores

Whole Foods Market (Austin, Texas) has announced its plans to open a new “quick-shop” small format store dubbed Whole Foods Market Daily Shop. The first location is expected to open later this year at 1175 Third Avenue in Manhattan in New York City.

The new stores will range from 7000 to 14,000 square feet, feature grab-and-go snacks and meals and weekly essentials.

Christina Minardi, Executive VP Growth & Development for Whole Foods Market and Amazon, says, “At our new store formats, we’re tailoring every square foot to the unique, fast-paced needs of urban lifestyles. We’re excited to introduce a new way for our customers to quickly pick up their Whole Foods Market favorites – from grab-and-go meals to that last-minute dinner ingredient – making the early morning or after work grocery trips more efficient and enjoyable … Expanding our footprint with Whole Foods Market Daily Shop is key to our growth, fostering deeper customer connections, and advancing our purpose to nourish people and the planet.”

Currently, Whole Foods Market has 530 stores across the U.S., Canada and the U.K., with 75 stores in development, the company says.