Whole Foods To Anchor New Shopping Center In Fayetteville

A new $25 million retail real estate investment that will be anchored by a Whole Foods grocery store is expected to create 150 new jobs with an average salary of $40,000, according to Fayetteville chamber officials.

Kim Souza with our content partner, The City Wire, reports:

Consumers and some farmers across Northwest Arkansas will have another grocery and distribution option as organic grocery chain Whole Foods plans to open a new store in Fayetteville in the fall of 2015.

Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods will anchor a new retail development of S.J. Collins at 3425 N. College Ave. in north Fayetteville. The grocer will occupy 35,500 square feet in the development. Another 26,670 square feet of other lease space is also available.

Whole Foods is known for using local farmers sourcing everything from meats, dairy and eggs, fruits and vegetables as well as breads and herbs. The grocer made its mark as a natural foods leader offering gluten-free, organic and non-GMO options long before traditional chains.

Souza notes that Whole Foods will certainly have competition in the region due to the strength of Wal-Mart and other grocery stores. Her story also discusses the opportunities for area farmers.

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