Western Canada: Whole Foods to continue expansion
The company currently has four stores in British Columbia, with locations in development in North Burnaby (expected to open in August 2015) and North Vancouver (expected to open in summer 2017). The store serving Greater Victoria will be the sixth store in British Columbia. The stores serving Edmonton and Calgary are Whole Foods Market’s first locations in Alberta.
“Whole Foods Market has been in Canada for more than 10 years, and our success has been built, first and foremost, by our team members,” said Joe Rogoff, president of Whole Foods Market’s Pacific Northwest Region. “Their ability to create a unique store experience that meets the very specific needs of the communities they serve has made a fundamental difference. This individualized store experience has created strong relationships between the brand and our customers and has enabled us to grow to 10 stores in B.C. and Ontario. We’re grateful for the welcome we have received, and today’s news is confirmation of our commitment to continued growth. We’re thrilled to become part of these new communities.”
“We will be working with growers, suppliers, ranchers and manufacturers in Alberta and on Vancouver Island to source as many local products and services as we can find,” Rogoff said. “We’ll be connecting with community groups, other businesses, nonprofits and local community leaders to help us design our store and services and create dynamic partnerships.”
Please visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com for more information.
