Whole Foods Market announced that its smaller format store concept, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, will open in Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia over the next two years, continuing the brand’s expansion of the format into dense urban neighborhoods.
Whole Foods Market Daily Shop stores are designed to bring high-quality food and everyday essentials to customers in a streamlined footprint, with an emphasis on thoughtful product selection and an efficient shopping experience.
“Daily Shop is an important part of how we’re growing our physical store presence,” said Christina Minardi, vice president 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.”
Three leases have been signed so far at 111 Harbor Way in Boston’s Seaport district; 1200 North Ashland in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood and 2221-2225 South Street in Philadelphia. Opening dates were not announced.
Each store will feature a focused assortment of Whole Foods Market favorites, including fresh produce, meat and seafood, prepared foods, bakery items and a curated selection of 365 by Whole Foods Market products. The stores will also highlight local and regional suppliers, offering a selection that reflects the surrounding community.
In addition to their smaller size, Daily Shop locations incorporate smart merchandising strategies and flexible design elements to improve the shopping experience. Product placement and store layout are intentionally designed to highlight high-demand items, simplify navigation and support quick decision-making. The format also allows the company to test new approaches to assortment and presentation, with insights informing future store designs.
Whole Foods Market launched the Daily Shop concept in New York City in 2024 and has eight locations in the New York City metro, Arlington, Va., and in London, U.K., with additional locations planned to open in London and the New York City area later this year.
Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, Lenox Hill (Photo via Business Wire)
