Whole Foods Market is putting the finishing touches on its 36,000-square-foot store in uptown Charlotte.
That store opens at 9 a.m. on Wednesday. It is located at 400 E. Stonewall St., at the Stonewall Station light-rail stop.
“It’s definitely designed to be a community gathering place. We want it to be a place to come and hang out,” says Rachel Dean Wilson, spokesperson.
The store’s design melds industrial touches with a nod to the region’s roots with racing-themed decor. Think open ceilings, industrial light fixtures and polished concrete floor mixed with the light wood bar. There’s a number of seating nooks as well.
Shoppers should expect all of the usuals Whole Foods has become known for at the store. The grocer remains focused on high-quality natural food — no artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners, preservatives or hydrogenated fats — and organic options.
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