Whole Foods announced that it is planning to open “quick-shop” small format stores ranging between 7,000 and 14,000 square feet in urban neighborhoods. The stores will be called Whole Foods Market Daily Shop and the first location is slated to open later this year at 1175 Third Ave on the Upper East Side in Manhattan. Additional stores in Manhattan are expected to follow.
According to the company, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop will offer grab-and-go meals and snacks, weekly essentials, and a “quick, easy” destination to pick up ingredients to complete a meal. The stores will also include a selection of seasonal produce, meat and seafood, prepared foods, breads, alcohol, supplements, and a range of local specialties.
The Upper East Side store will feature Juice & Java, which offers coffee, tea, fresh pressed juices, smoothies, sandwiches, soups and desserts.
