Whole Foods Market is expanding its Colorado presence with a new store in Longmont, slated to open in December 2016. Located at the corner of South Hover Road and Ken Pratt Boulevard, Whole Foods Market Longmont is eagerly anticipated by the community as a premier destination for high-quality natural and organic products. This development underscores Whole Foods Market’s ongoing growth strategy and commitment to serving vibrant communities like Longmont.
The opening of Whole Foods Market Longmont is part of a broader, carefully considered expansion plan by the company. As Heather Larrabee, executive marketing coordinator for Whole Foods Market’s Rocky Mountain Region, explained, this timeline reflects a strategic approach to growth, ensuring each new store meets the high standards customers expect. “We continue to grow and evolve at Whole Foods Market,” Larrabee stated, emphasizing the company’s enduring mission focused on quality, transparency, and value. This new Longmont location demonstrates their dedication to local communities and their enthusiasm for becoming an integral part of the city’s dynamic growth. Whole Foods Market aims to provide an exceptional grocery shopping experience at Village at the Peaks, offering unparalleled value and the finest natural and organic products to Longmont residents. The company expresses its gratitude for the community’s patience and excitement for the store’s upcoming launch.
Since 2007, Whole Foods Market’s Rocky Mountain Region has seen substantial expansion, growing from nine to 34 stores across several states. Looking ahead, the region is set to welcome further locations, reinforcing Whole Foods Market’s strong regional presence. Bill Jordan, president of Whole Foods Market’s Rocky Mountain Region, acknowledges that rapid growth and evolving customer needs in a competitive market present opportunities for improvement. “Scaling the business so quickly… presents a fresh opportunity to focus on how we can do things better to create the kind of experience customers expect from us,” Jordan noted. He stresses the importance of focusing on the fundamentals to ensure customers in areas like Boulder, Denver, and Ft. Collins, and now Longmont, receive an exceptional and distinctive Whole Foods Market experience. The commitment to the Longmont community is unwavering, and anticipation is high for the store opening next year.
What makes each Whole Foods Market unique is its custom design and product selection tailored to the local community. Whole Foods Market Longmont will be no exception, boasting a unique interior design unlike any other of their stores in the nation. Shoppers can anticipate finding Whole Foods Market’s signature value-priced fresh and organic produce, a wide array of locally sourced goods, and top-quality meat and seafood. These fresh selections are expertly prepared in-house daily by skilled butchers and fishmongers, featuring local Colorado-raised meats. Beyond these highlights, the store will offer extensive grocery, bulk, and pantry selections, alongside enticing amenities such as a coffee and fresh juice bar, a bakery, and a large prepared foods and deli section. Customers can enjoy in-house-made sandwiches, burritos, pizzas, rotisserie chickens, and diverse soup and salad bars, perfect for convenient meals on the go. Recognizing Longmont’s active lifestyle, the store will also include a lifestyle department with a focus on exercise, health, wellness supplements, and apparel.
The arrival of Whole Foods Market Longmont is not just about groceries; it’s also a boost for the local economy, expected to generate over 100 new job opportunities in Longmont. For further details regarding the development of Whole Foods Market Longmont, you are encouraged to visit Whole Foods Market’s newsroom. Longmont is gaining a fantastic new grocery option that promises quality, community focus, and a unique shopping experience.
