Whole Foods Market will be adding its smaller format store concept, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, to Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia over the next two years, continuing the brand’s expansion of the format into dense urban neighborhoods.
Whole Foods Market Daily Shop stores feature a streamlined footprint, with an emphasis on product selection and an improved shopping experience. They offer meals, pantry staples and grab-and-go options.
“Daily Shop is an important part of how we’re growing our physical store presence,” said Christina Minardi, VP of real estate and store development at Whole Foods Market and Amazon.
“As we expand this smaller format into new cities, we’re continuing to deliver the same high standards and carefully curated assortment Whole Foods Market is known for, in a way that meets our customers’ everyday needs.”
Three leases have been signed so far at 111 Harbor Way in Boston’s Seaport district; 1200 N Ashland in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood; and 2221-2225 South St. in Philadelphia. Opening dates for each location will be announced later.
All three stores will feature a focused assortment of Whole Foods Market favorites, including fresh produce, meat and seafood, prepared foods, bakery items and a curated selection of 365 by Whole Foods Market products.
The stores also will highlight local and regional suppliers, offering a selection that reflects the surrounding community.
In addition to their smaller size, Daily Shop locations incorporate smart merchandising strategies and flexible design elements to improve the shopping experience.
“We’re able to introduce new merchandising approaches and fixtures that make it easier for customers to find what they need, while still delivering the quality and discovery they expect from Whole Foods Market,” said Stephanie Curley, senior manager of growth and innovation at Whole Foods Market and Amazon.
Whole Foods Market launched the Daily Shop concept in New York City in 2024 and has continued to expand the format based on strong customer response, recently taking it international with the first Daily Shop opening in London.
The company has eight Daily Shop locations in New York City, Arlington, Virginia, and in London, with additional locations planned to open later this year in London and the New York City area.
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About Whole Foods Market
Founded in 1980, Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market is the first certified organic national grocer in the U.S. Part of Amazon’s Worldwide Grocery Stores, it operates more than 550 stores across the U.S., Canada and UK.
