The natural and organic foods grocer plans to open Daily Shop locations in Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia during the next two years.
Whole Foods launched its Daily Shop concept in New York City in 2024 and said it has continued to expand the format based on strong customer response. It currently operates eight Daily Shop outposts, with six locations in the New York City metro area and one each in Arlington, Virginia and London (opened in April). Additional locations are planned to open in London and the New York City area later this year.
“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.”
With a footprint that averages 7,000sq ft to 14,000sq ft, the Daily Shop format is about a quarter to half the footprint of an average 40,000sq ft Whole Foods store, allowing the company to expand in dense metropolitan areas. Stores feature a focused assortment of Whole Foods favourites, including fresh produce, meat and seafood, prepared foods, bakery items and a curated selection of 365 by Whole Foods Market products.
The stores also highlight local and regional suppliers, offering a selection that reflects the surrounding community.
