Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Radio Ad- Whole Foods

Whole Foods 100th Store Grand Opening
Contact: Amelia Greeley
Public Relations Director
Phone: 404-914-7116
E-mail: agreeley@wholefoods.com
Start Date: Nov. 1, 2010
End Date: Nov. 10, 2010
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Whole Foods 100th Store Opening
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A new Whole Foods location is opening in Marietta! The new store is located at 1400 Johnson Ferry Road. Doors will open at the new store at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 12. Special 100th store grand opening activities will include a Kid’s Zone, hot dogs, hamburgers and other snacks, cooking demonstrations and food sampling throughout the store. A special gift will be given to the first 1,000 customers which includes samples of Whole Food brand foods and a reusable shopping bag.
For more information visit www.wholefoods.com. That’s www.wholefoods.com.

Online Story- Whole Foods

Whole Foods
Specialty Grocer Celebrates the Grand Opening of its 100th Store
Nov. 2, 2010
Whole Foods is Celebrating 100th Opening!

Whole Foods is opening a new Marietta store November 10. This will mark the company’s 32th store in the state and the 100th store in the chain. Doors will open at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 10 and the store is located at 1400 Johnson Ferry Road.
Special 100th store grand opening activities will include live music, outdoor grilling, chef demonstrations, and food sampling throughout the store. The first 1,000 customers will receive a free gift containing a reusable shopping bag, and a sample of the company’s gourmet coffee.
Customers at the grand opening will be invited to enter into a drawing to win the Whole Foods Pantry. Valued at $1,000, the Pantry is a collection of Whole foods own Whole Foods branded favorites, including spices, stocks, pastas, pancake mixes, gourmet sauces and more to fill the winner’s kitchen pantry.
All Whole Foods stores incorporate unparalleled product selection and expert customer service in an inviting atmosphere. Whole Foods employs well trained professionals who pride themselves on providing the highest level of customer service to shoppers.
The general manager of the new location Mike Gorman has this to say about the 100th store opening: “I am excited to bring Whole Foods inviting atmosphere, new jobs and an excellent store to the community of Marietta.”

Relevant Links
• www.wholefoods.com
• www.organicreciepes.com
• www.livingorganic.org
• www.wholefoods.blogspot.com

About Whole Foods
David and Katie Oberender opened the first Whole Foods store in Tampa, Fla in 1974. The fulfillment of a dream, Whole Foods was founded with one simple goal in mind: to bring friends, family and neighbors high-quality perishable products in a warm and friendly atmosphere with a high level of customer service.

News Release- Whole Foods

WHOLE FOODS TO OPEN ATLANTA STORE NOVEMBER 12
Specialty Grocer Celebrates the Grand Opening of its 100th Store

ATLANTA, Ga (Oct. 29, 2010)— Whole Foods will develop more presence in Georgia by opening a new store in Marietta next month. The new location will be the 32nd store in Georgia and the 100th store in the chain.
The new store is located at 1400 Johnson Ferry Road. Doors will open at the new store at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 12. Special 100th store grand opening activities will include a Kid’s Zone, hot dogs, hamburgers and other snacks, cooking demonstrations and food sampling throughout the store. A special gift will be given to the first 1,000 customers which includes samples of Whole Food brand foods and a reusable shopping bag.
Also, customers will be invited to enter a drawing to win The Whole Foods Pantry. The prize is valued at approximately $1,000, and is a collection of Whole Foods own Whole Foods brand favorites like cheeses, spices, meats and pastas. The lucky winner will also receive cooking classes from Neil Sherlock, the Whole Foods head chief.
The new Marietta location is approximately 22,000 square feet of culinary delights, including a bakery that produces 30 freshly baked breads, 12 types of cookies and 8 flavors of pie daily.
The store will also feature a full service meat department which includes seafood, beef, pork and chicken. 22 different types of fish, shellfish and other sea foods will be delivered fresh to the store several times per week. The meat department will also include several ready-to-serve meals and appetizers.
Over 400 varieties of organic items will make up the large organic section. Whole Foods works close with local farmers organic to order organic cheeses, jams, jellies, gourmet sauces and spices. The organic farms Hillside Orchard Farms and Northwest Mountain Growers will be the key farms bringing organic foods to Whole Food customers.
Whole Food’s philosophy incorporates full service, unparalleled product selection and expert customer service, all in an inviting atmosphere. The Fresh Market employs a team of friendly, well-trained professionals who pride themselves on providing the highest level of customer service to shoppers.
Whole Food’s inviting atmosphere is reminiscent of European markets. Shopping at Whole Foods appeals to all the senses. The bright colors of the fresh produce, the smell of brewing coffee, the soft lighting and the smell of the warm bread helps create the feel of freshness in Whole Foods. The intimate setting and the ability to select and taste fresh and high quality products are all part of the Whole Foods experience.
Whole Foods looks forward to opening its 100th store and its 32nd in Georgia. Whole Foods will bring approximately 90 jobs to the Marietta community. The General Manager of the new Marietta store, Mike Gorman says, “I am excited to bring Whole Foods inviting atmosphere, new jobs and an excellent store to the community of Marietta. Whole Foods has high quality products and a warm and friendly atmosphere which sets us apart from our competitors.”
David and Katie Oberender opened the first Whole Foods store in Tampa, Fla in 1974. The fulfillment of a dream, Whole Foods was founded with one simple goal in mind: to bring friends, family and neighbors high-quality perishable products in a warm and friendly atmosphere with a high level of customer service.
Whole Foods currently has 100 stores in 14 states located throughout the country. Whole Foods has plans to continue expansion and hopes to open new stores in more states in the future.