New Whole Foods Market in Stamford, Connecticut, to Open December 12

STAMFORD, Conn. (Nov. 13, 2024) - Whole Foods Market will open a new 44,648-square-foot store located at 110 High Ridge Road on December 12. The new store will open at 9:00 a.m. on opening day. Regular store hours will be 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. daily.

Previously a Lord & Taylor, this renovated space is inspired by the former store's layout where shoppers can explore curated spaces that give each department its own boutique feel, showcasing a blend of natural textures and rich tones. The store's product assortment will include more than 1,000 local items from the Northeast sourced with the help of John Lawson, Forager for Local & Emerging Brands at Whole Foods Market.

Features of the new Stamford store include:

• A vibrant produce section, evoking a fresh, organic market feel, with an array of certified organic, conventional and Sourced for Good produce, including potatoes and squashes from Row 7 Seed Co., salad varieties from Gotham Greens and microgreens from Gilberties Organics.
• Specialty department dedicated to celebrating cheesemakers and artisan producers. Local items include mozzarella from Lioni Lattinici and pasta from Nuovo Pasta. The cheese counter is overseen by trained cheesemongers who can offer recommendations for any occasion.
• Curated grocery section filled with private label favorites from 365 by Whole Foods Market and local products, including tortillas from Vista Hermosa, grassfed milk from Family Farmstead Dairy and artisan loaves from Heidelberg Bread Company. New local items launching with the Stamford location include plant-based cookie dough from Doughy, oat and pistachio milks from ﷟Edenesque and kitchari from Divya's.
• Full-service seafood counter featuring only sustainable wild-caught or Responsibly Farmed seafood and a large selection of ready-to-cook seafood. Local seafood options include smoked salmon from Catsmo Artisan Smokehouse, oysters from West Robins Oysters and seafood cakes from Lagniappe Foods.
• Full-service meat counter, with butchers available to cut steaks and poultry to order. Features include dry-aged beef and sausage made in-house. Local suppliers include Briarwood Cattle Farm, which will be exclusive to this store at the time of opening.
• Extensive selection of more than 220 craft beers, including products from more than 30 local breweries including Athletic Brewing Co., Two Roads Brewing and Kent Falls Brewing Co.
• Prepared Foods department featuring a hot bar, salad bar and pizza. Department highlights also include made-to-order sandwiches, sushi made fresh daily from Genji and a Market Plate venue, where customers can choose from a variety of entrée and side options like salmon, roasted chicken and homestyle macaroni and cheese.
• Bakery department offering bread baked fresh daily as well as everyday favorites, such as Whole Foods Market's Berry Chantilly Cake and brown butter cookies. The department also carries a wide variety of special diet items, including vegan brownies, cakes and chocolate chip cookies along with several gluten-free selections. Local options include artisan pitas from Angel Bakeries, muffins from Abe's and assorted desserts from By the Way Bakery.
• Whole Body department with a large assortment of wellness, beauty and lifestyle items. Local products include ginger shots from Annie's Ginger Elixir and artisan soap bars from RAD Soap Co.

Opening morning, customers will enjoy complimentary coffee and muffins from Abe's. The first 300 customers in line will receive a limited-edition tote bag and a Secret Saver coupon featuring offers up to $100 off.

Additionally, New Covenant Center will receive a refrigerated van and food donation as part of Whole Foods Market's Nourishing Our Neighborhoods Program. This initiative, launched in 2020, aims to enhance the operational capabilities of local food rescue organizations, enabling efficient transport of food from surplus locations to areas with the greatest need.

All food at Whole Foods Market must meet the company's rigorous Quality Standards, which prohibit hydrogenated fats, high-fructose corn syrup and more than 300 flavors, colors, sweeteners and other ingredients commonly found in food. In addition, all beauty and body care products must meet the company's body care standards, which ban more than 240 commonly used ingredients, including phthalates, parabens and microbeads.

Prime members who shop at Whole Foods Market have access to a number of benefits year-round, including deep discounts on select popular products each week and an additional 10% off hundreds of in-store sale items. Additionally, customers can pay in-store with their palm using Amazon One or with the Whole Foods Market or Amazon app. For more information on in-store benefits for Prime members and payment options, please visit https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/amazon.

For more information, please visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/stamford.

About Whole Foods Market

Founded in 1980, Austin-based Whole Foods Market is the world's leading natural and organic foods retailer and the first certified organic national grocer in the United States. Part of Amazon's Worldwide Grocery Stores, Whole Foods Market serves customers in more than 530 stores across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. To learn more about Whole Foods Market, please visit https://media.wholefoodsmarket.com/.