Whole Foods to expand smaller-store Daily Shop format — here's where
Whole Foods Market is bringing its Daily Shop format to more cities.
The natural and organic foods grocer plans to open Daily Shop locations in Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia during the next two years. To date, three leases have been signed (locations at end of article).
Whole Foods launched its Daily Shop concept in New York City in 2024, and said it has continued to expand the format based on strong customer response. It currently operates eight Daily Shop outposts, with six locations in the New York City metro area and one each in Arlington, Va., and London (opened in April). Additional locations are planned to open in London and the New York City area later this year.
“Daily Shop is an important part of how we’re growing our physical store presence,” said Christina Minardi, VP of real estate and store development at Whole Foods Market and Amazon. “As we expand this smaller format into new cities, we’re continuing to deliver the same high standards and carefully curated assortment Whole Foods Market is known for, in a way that meets our customers’ everyday needs.”
With a footprint that averages 7,000 sq. ft. to 14,000 sq. ft., the Daily Shop format is about a quarter to half the footprint of an average 40,000-sq.-ft. Whole Foods store, allowing the company to expand in dense metropolitan areas. Stores feature a focused assortment of Whole Foods favorites, including fresh produce, meat and seafood, prepared foods, bakery items and a curated selection of 365 by Whole Foods Market products.
The stores also highlight local and regional suppliers, offering a selection that reflects the surrounding community.
In addition to their smaller size, Daily Shop locations incorporate smart merchandising strategies and flexible design elements to improve the shopping experience. Product placement and store layout are intentionally designed to highlight high-demand items, simplify navigation and support quick decision-making. The format also allows the company to test new approaches to assortment and presentation, with insights informing future store designs.
“These stores are designed with intention at every level, from layout to assortment,” said Stephanie Curley, senior manager of growth and innovation at Whole Foods Market and Amazon. “We’re able to introduce new merchandising approaches and fixtures that make it easier for customers to find what they need, while still delivering the quality and discovery they expect from Whole Foods Market.”
Signed Leases
To date, Whole Foods has signed the following leases for Daily Shop's expansion into additional cities:
•111 Harbor Way in Boston’s Seaport district;
•1200 N Ashland in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood; and
•2221-2225 South Street in Philadelphia.
Whole Foods Market has more than 550 stores across the U.S., Canada and the U.K.
