AUSTIN, TX - Consumers love convenience, and Whole Foods Market is answering the call for a quick shopping experience with its latest format. Called Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, the new stores will provide shoppers in urban neighborhoods with smaller, more convenient stores where they can stock up on fresh, high-quality offerings.

“At our new store formats, we’re tailoring every square foot to the unique, fast-paced needs of urban lifestyles. We’re excited to introduce a new way for our customers to quickly pick up their Whole Foods Market favorites—from grab-and-go meals to that last-minute dinner ingredient—making the early morning or after work grocery trips more efficient and enjoyable,” said Christina Minardi, Executive Vice President Growth and Development, Whole Foods Market and Amazon. “Expanding our footprint with Whole Foods Market Daily Shop is key to our growth, fostering deeper customer connections, and advancing our purpose to nourish people and the planet.”

Whole Foods Market Daily Shop will initially launch on the Upper East Side in Manhattan, New York, with more locations in New York City to follow, a release explained. The first store, located at 1175 Third Avenue, is expected to open this year.

These quick-shop stores range from 7,000–14,000 square feet, about a quarter to half the average footprint of the retailer’s usual 40,000 square foot locations. This paves the way for more expansion in dense, metropolitan areas.

Whole Foods Market Daily Shop will provide a convenient option for grab-and-go meals and snacks, weekly essentials, and a quick, easy destination to pick up ingredients to complete a meal. All items will meet the company’s rigorous quality standards.

Though smaller, the stores will still offer Whole Foods Market favorites, including an ample selection of fresh, seasonal produce, meat and seafood, prepared foods like sandwiches and pre-packed meals, bread, alcohol, and supplements, as well as a handpicked range of local specialties.

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When will we see this format popping up nationwide? Stay tuned to ANUK for updates.