<p><strong>Greensboro, NC</strong><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">The Fresh Market is expanding south. The specialty grocer is opening stores next week in Rogers, Arkansas and New Orleans, Louisiana and will provide a wide selection of products, expert customer service, and cooking advice to shoppers.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Doors to both stores will open at 9am on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. During the grand opening, both stores will engage the shoppers in activities including food samples, chef demonstrations, and drawings for The Fresh Market gift cards. The first 1,000 customers from each store will receive a free sample- sized bag of the company’s gourmet coffee along with a reusable shopping bag.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">“We look forward to introducing The Fresh Market’s concept of quality perishables, excellent customer service and a unique atmosphere to an expanded base, and we look forward to offering neighboring communities a rewarding new food shopping experience,” says Craig Carlock, President and CEO of The Fresh Market. “Our customers enjoy shopping in an environment that appeals to all the senses. The smell of freshly brewed coffee and bread right out of the oven, the sound of classical music, soft lighting with antique décor in an intimate setting, and the ability to select and taste fresh, high-quality products all work together to create surroundings where customers are encouraged to experience the food,” Mr. Carlock continued.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">The Fresh Market is also expanding towards the west coast, with a store coming soon to California.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://www.thefreshmarket.com/" target="_new">The Fresh Market</a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
