Whole Foods Sets 2 New Openings

Whole Foods has two new store openings slated for Aug. 29 in Cleveland and Charleston, S.C.

Cleveland's new 45,000-square-foot Chagrin Boulevard store will replace the 50 Wall Street location and will feature an indoor/outdoor pub with 16 beers on tap, including selections from Fat Head's Brewing and Sibling Revelry Brewing, along with wine, cocktails and bar food. The large pub area will also feature multiple TVs to allow customers to watch sporting events.

Additionally, the new Cleveland store boasts expanded foodservice sections with on-trend offerings such as ramen, sushi and self-service pizza. 

“Whole Foods Market Orange Village will offer customers a new, elevated shopping experience, with expanded offerings in every department and a great pub and cafe area,” said Nichole Clark, the new Orange Village store team leader, and current store team leader at Chagrin Boulevard. “The store will be a showcase for local suppliers and a warm, welcoming gathering place for the community.”

The new 40,000-square-foot Charleston store will be the second in the area, and it will house a coffee, beer and wine venue serving Allegro coffee and espresso, nitro cold brew and six local beers on tap that customers will also be able to get in growlers to go. Other highlights will include a Mediterranean food station, juice bar and a large prepared food section offering Asian street food, sushi, self-serve pizza and more. 

Debbie Pelkie, store team leader, said the new store will feature many locally sourced and seasonal products.

"Whether you come to meet a friend for a drink, enjoy a quick, healthy lunch from the hot bar or stock up on locally grown seasonal produce, the store will be a new gathering place for the community," she said.