PHOENIX, AZ - Sprouts Farmers Market is doubling down on its Philly love, quite literally. The banner has announced it is effectively doubling its store count in the state with two new locations in the Philadelphia market, both due to open this month.
While the retailer did not directly comment on the move in recently released details, locals showed excitement and anticipation for more of the produce-centered stores’ doors to open.
“I am excited to welcome Sprouts Farmers Market to Philadelphia,” said Mayor Cherelle L. Parker in a press release. “In addition to providing fresh, healthy, and specialty foods to Philadelphians, Sprouts also brings jobs to our communities, playing an important role in our vision of a safer, cleaner, greener Philadelphia, with access to economic opportunity for all.”
Sprouts noted that it is invested in serving the communities where it operates, working with local Pennsylvania farmers like Harnish Farms, Frecon Farms, Hess Brothers Fruit Company, and others to source local produce.
The first store, located at the Roosevelt Mall, is set to open on June 14 while a Quartermaster Plaza location will cut a ribbon on June 21.
Grand Opening weekend events celebrating both additions will engage and entice consumers of any age, with more details listed in full here.
Through Sprouts’ Food Rescue program, these stores will donate nutrient-rich, edible groceries to local food bank Philabundance, effectively reducing food waste.
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