UK | Whole Foods Market has expanded internationally, announcing that a new UK store will open on the 25th of March, 2025.
The store is Whole Foods Market's first new U.K. location since 2014 and will serve as a premium retailer for the historic and celebrated destination of London’s King’s Road in Chelsea.
“Whole Foods Market has roots deeply planted in the U.K., and we are thrilled to be bringing more natural and organic food to this market with the opening of our new King’s Road store this March,” said Vice President of Amazon’s Worldwide Grocery Stores and Whole Foods Market CEO Jason Buechel.
“Continuing our expansion outside of the U.S. enables us to extend our reach to more customers while advancing our higher purpose to nourish people and the planet.”
Whole Foods Market has more than 535 U.S., U.K. and Canada stores, with nearly 90 stores in the pipeline. The retailer has continued to innovate and expand its real estate footprint.
In 2024, the grocer announced and opened a new store format: Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, a quick-shop format designed to provide customers in urban neighborhoods with a convenient shopping experience and the same fresh, high-quality offerings of a traditional-sized Whole Foods Market store.
“We know customers in the U.K. are seeking high-quality natural and organic products. As we plan for the future, we are actively looking at this market and opportunities to bring Whole Foods Market to more customers there,” said Christina Minardi, Executive Vice President of Growth & Development, Whole Foods Market & Amazon.
The new 21,800-square-foot store will feature new and exclusive products, only available at Whole Foods Market King’s Road, many local brands from London and across England, and customer favourites, including hot and salad bars and the pizzeria.
During the opening morning, customers will enjoy complimentary coffee from Old Spike and morning snacks from Whole Foods Market suppliers. The first 200 customers in line will receive a custom tote bag and a Secret Saver coupon featuring money-off offers.
The Felix Project will receive a food donation on opening day as part of Whole Foods Market’s Nourishing Our Neighbourhoods Program, supporting the Felix Project’s efforts to rescue and redistribute unwanted food to local communities. Whole Foods Market will also donate funds to community-based organisations in the Chelsea area, including the Kensington and Chelsea Foundation.
