Whole Foods Market said it is looking at opening bigger stores going forward because of
strong results for older, bigger stores. John Mackey, chairman and co-chief executive officer, said bigger stores offer more parking, less spoilage and greater efficiencies. "Many of those stores
[of 40,000 square feet to 45,000 square feet] opened when the economy dipped, but sales are up and they are performing well enough that we’re considering opening some bigger flagship stores in
certain markets.”
Read the whole story at Supermarket News »