New Whole Foods Market in Midlothian, Virginia, to Open November 19

Retailer�s newest location to feature more than 390 products from Virginia and neighboring states

Midlothian, Va. – Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Whole Foods Market will open a new 37,636-square-foot store, located at 1051 Steam Ave. in Midlothian, on November 19, 2026. The store will open at 8:00 a.m. on opening day, and regular store hours will be 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. daily. The store will be led by Store Team Leader India Lawal. This is the third Whole Foods Market store in the greater Richmond area and 17th in Virginia.

The store�s design blends Virginia�s Colonial architectural heritage with modern aesthetics, using locally sourced wood, stone, and brick, along with open architecture, a warm color palette, and elevated finishes to create a welcoming, regionally rooted shopping experience.

The new location�s product assortment features more than 390 local items from Virginia and neighboring states, sourced with the help of Lillian Huber, Forager for Local & Emerging Brands at Whole Foods Market.

Features of the new Midlothian store include:

• An array of certified organic, conventional, and Sourced for Good opens in a new tab produce. All fresh produce and floral items meet our Pollinator Health Policy opens in a new tab to reduce the use of chemical pesticides.

• Specialty department dedicated to celebrating cheesemakers and artisan producers. Local assortment includes crackers from Firehook Artisan Baked Crackers opens in a new tab and Savannah Grace Southern Snacks opens in a new tab, and charcuterie from Naturalissima opens in a new tab. The cheese counter is overseen by trained cheese professionals who can offer recommendations for any occasion.

• Curated grocery section filled with exclusive brand favorites and products from local suppliers including packaged coffee from Blanchard�s Coffee Roasting Co. opens in a new tab, salsas from Don Sebasti�n opens in a new tab, and kombucha from Blue Ridge Bucha opens in a new tab.

• Seafood counter providing expert fishmonger service, ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat meal solutions. Local options include smoked salmon from Ivy City Smokehouse opens in a new tab, crab cake bases from Jimmy�s Famous Seafood opens in a new tab, and a local fresh oyster and fish assortment that varies daily. All offerings are either sustainable wild-caught or Responsibly Farmed.

• Full-service meat counter, with animal-welfare certified selections and expert butchers available to cut steaks and poultry to order. Features include made-in-house fresh sausage and marinated and seasoned meats for quick and easy meals. Local options include chicken from LaBelle Patrimoine Heritage Chicken opens in a new tab. Animals must be raised with no antibiotics ever.

• Extensive beverage selection including 350 wines and more than 270 craft beers and ciders. Local options include Hardywood Park Craft Brewery opens in a new tab, The Virginia Beer Co. opens in a new tab, and Potter�s Craft Cider opens in a new tab.

• Prepared Foods department featuring hot food and salad bars with a rotating menu of comfort foods and seasonal options, fresh pizza by the slice or by the whole pie, a Market Sandwich venue featuring a delicious menu of gourmet sandwiches, and sushi rolled fresh daily by Genji opens in a new tab.

• Bakery department offering bread baked fresh daily as well as everyday favorites, such as Whole Foods Market�s Berry Chantilly Cake and brown butter cookies. The department also carries a wide variety of special diet items and seasonal options including Brown Sugar Apple Pie, Cinnamon Roll Rice Crispy Treat, and a Holiday Cookie Box. Local options include cookies from Whisked by Jenna opens in a new tab.

• Wellness & Beauty department with a wide range of body care, beauty, lifestyle. and supplement products. Local options include soap from Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve Company opens in a new tab.

Opening morning, customers will enjoy samples from local suppliers including coffee from Blanchard�s Coffee Roasting Co. opens in a new tab, treats from Whisked by Jenna opens in a new tab, as well as samples from national suppliers throughout the store, including cold pressed juices from Urban Remedy opens in a new tab. The first 300 customers in line will receive a limited-edition Midlothian tote bag and a Secret Saver coupon featuring savings up to $100 off.

In celebration of the opening, Whole Foods Market is providing a food donation to Community Access & Supportive Services opens in a new tab, which makes regular surplus food pickups from local Whole Foods Market stores to help prevent food waste and serve the surrounding community. The nonprofit previously received a refrigerated van through Whole Foods Market�s Nourishing Our Neighborhoods program, which aims to enhance the ability of local food rescue organizations to transport surplus food to areas facing the greatest need. Whole Foods Market will also provide a monetary donation to Community Access & Supportive Services opens in a new tab. opens in a new tab

All food at Whole Foods Market must meet the company�s rigorous quality standards opens in a new tab, which prohibit hydrogenated fats, high-fructose corn syrup, and more than 300 flavors, colors, sweeteners, and other ingredients commonly found in food. In addition, all beauty and body care products must meet the company�s body care standards, which ban more than 240 commonly used ingredients, including phthalates, parabens, and microbeads.

Prime members who shop at Whole Foods Market have access to a number of benefits year-round, including deep discounts on select popular products each week and an additional 10% off hundreds of in-store sale items. Additionally, customers can pay in-store with the Whole Foods Market or Amazon app. Grocery Pickup will be available shortly after opening. For more information on in-store benefits for Prime members and payment options, please visit https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/amazon opens in a new tab.

About Whole Foods Market
Founded in 1980, Austin-based Whole Foods Market is the world�s leading natural and organic foods retailer and the first certified organic national grocer in the United States. Part of Amazon�s Worldwide Grocery Stores, Whole Foods Market serves customers in more than 560 stores across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. To learn more about Whole Foods Market, please visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com/company-info/newsroom opens in a new tab.

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