Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Year : 2, Issue : 10
UPPER EAST SIDE, Manhattan: Whole Foods is going small. The grocery chain, which is owned by Amazon, announced it’s opening convenience store-sized locations in New York City.
They will be called Whole Foods Market Daily Shop and will be roughly a quarter of the size of a regular Whole Foods Market. The shops will focus on takeout meals and prepared foods, seasonal produce, and alcohol, among other things.
The first is set to open in the fall on Third Avenue on the Upper East Side with more to follow. It will be the first in Manhattan to offer Juice & Java, a venue for coffee, tea, fresh pressed juices, smoothies, sandwiches, soups and various desserts.
“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,” said Christina Minardi, Executive Vice President Growth & Development, Whole Foods Market & Amazon.
