Sprouts Farmers Market has reached 500 stores, opening its milestone location in The Woodlands, Texas, on Sept. 12 as part of a four-store wave that also includes Sewell, New Jersey, and upcoming openings this Friday in Carson, California, and Mesa, Arizona.
The 500th store – at 4775 W. Panther Creek Dr. – caps a rapid climb for the Phoenix, Arizona-based specialty grocer, which stood at 483 locations at the end of March and has said it plans at least 40 openings this year, nearly all within its existing 25-state footprint, backed by a pipeline of nearly 150 approved sites.
“Reaching 500 stores is an incredible milestone for Sprouts, and one that reflects the passion of our thousands of team members, the loyalty of customers and the strong relationships we’ve built in the communities we serve,” said Nick Konat, president and COO of Sprouts. “From our first store to our 500th, our mission has remained the same: helping people live and eat better and we’re excited to continue bringing Sprouts’ fresh, better-for-you assortment to even more communities in the years ahead.”
Opened Sept. 12: The Woodlands and Sewell
The Woodlands store sources local produce from farmers including J&B Farms and Little Bear Produce, with Food Rescue donations going to the Houston Food Bank…