The specialty fresh food retailer has opened its 162nd and 163rd stores with new locations in the Maryland suburb of Crofton and Lincoln Park, a neighbourhood on Chicago’s North Side.
The 27,000sq ft store in Crofton features fresh produce, premium meats, seafood, bakery items and both globally- and locally-sourced products. It also offers ready-to-eat options including in-house smoked pit barbeque, hot and fresh pizzas and a selection of salad, olive and soup bars.
“As we continue to expand our presence on the East Coast, opening our Crofton location represents a significant milestone in our growth strategy,” said Jason Potter, CEO of The Fresh Market. “Our goal is to provide the community with access to the highest quality fresh foods and a shopping experience that is delicious, convenient and enjoyable. We look forward to becoming a part of the Crofton community and offering our guests a place where they feel welcome and valued.”
In Lincoln Park, The Fresh Market has opened a slimmed-down store at 17,000sq ft while offering enhanced ready-to-eat options. The store’s offerings include smashburgers and New York-style hot dogs, pizza, hummus bowls and salad, olive and soup bars. The Lincoln Park store also features a full-service bar offering a distinctive menu of creative coffee drinks and unique cocktails and a fresh grab & go breakfast and pastry options in the coffee area in addition to a bakery.
