Whole Foods Market Sets March Opening In Evergreen Park

EVERGREEN PARK, IL – Whole Foods Market has set an opening date of March 6 for its new store in the Evergreen Plaza. The much-anticipated grand opening festivities will include samplings and demos throughout the day. The new store located at 9600 S. Western Ave. will throw open its doors at 9 a.m.

The first 500 customers through the doors will receive a Whole Foods Market gift card of a mystery value ranging between $5 and $50. One lucky winner will receive a $500 gift card.

“We can’t wait to open our doors in Evergreen Park,” store team leader Kristina Malicoat said in a news release. “We’ve designed a unique store for this community, inspired by historic elements of the neighborhood, and we look forward to delivering the highest quality food and service to our customers.”

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Whole Foods Market in Evergreen Park will employ approximately 115 full- and part-time team members. Special features of the new 30,000-square-foot store include:

• Fresh produce department with seasonal fruits and vegetables, including selections from regional growers.
• Full-service butcher department featuring in-house made sausages in a variety of flavors, assorted marinated chicken breasts and steaks, and a seafood department with ready-to-bake seafood meal kits.
• Specialty foods section with extensive selection of cheeses and a self-serve olive bar.
• Bakery department offering fresh daily-baked breads and desserts, including vegan, gluten free and other special diet offerings.
• Hot and cold prepared food bars featuring seasonal dishes, as well as vegan and organic options. Department includes a salad bar, soup wells, self-serve pizza, sushi, a sandwich station with made-to-order sandwiches, and a build your own avocado toast bar.
• Specialty beauty and body care department featuring local products from Rebel Green, Ashley Lauren and Au Naturale.
• Expansive selection of beer and wine from local producers.
• 188 bins of bulk scoop items including candy, beans, grains, dried herbs and spices.

Whole Foods Market has 27 other stores in the Chicago metropolitan area. According to the company’s website, all food at Whole Foods Market must meet rigorous quality standards, which prohibit hydrogenated fats, high-fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners. The store will offer a selection of locally sourced options, grab-and-go prepared foods and natural and organic grocery items.

Following the grand opening on March 6, regular store hours at the Evergreen Park location will be open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

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