Does anybody know what's going on with the renovations of the Whole Foods building on 41st Street?
It looks like they may just be making cosmetic changes to the roof, but it could be more.
I was wondering if they are planning on expanding into the space west of the store there. They sure could use the extra space, as that store is so cramped.
Quote from: Jeff P on August 09, 2012, 09:25:16 AM
Does anybody know what's going on with the renovations of the Whole Foods building on 41st Street?
It looks like they may just be making cosmetic changes to the roof, but it could be more.
I was wondering if they are planning on expanding into the space west of the store there. They sure could use the extra space, as that store is so cramped.
Yes cosmetic...t's a change in the facade the owners wanted to do. Whole Paycheck took some additional square footage to the west where the gift shop was but held off knocking a hole in the wall and incorporating it into the existing store...maybe someday.
I spoke with a store rep and they said right now the work is cosmetic.
"The expansion is definitely happening and will be completed before the South store is done in October 2013."
Quote from: Townsend on August 09, 2012, 09:39:45 AM
I spoke with a store rep and they said right now the work is cosmetic.
"The expansion is definitely happening and will be completed before the South store is done in October 2013."
So they *are* expanding... just not right now?
Quote from: Jeff P on August 09, 2012, 09:44:47 AM
So they *are* expanding... just not right now?
Yes. The expansion is planned and is scheduled to be completed before October, 2013. The work you are seeing right now is purely cosmetic.
Expanding by moving into the former Homeland on Harvard?
Quote from: rdj on August 09, 2012, 09:49:17 AM
Expanding by moving into the former Homeland on Harvard?
Highly doubtful with Sunfllower/Sproutz going in at 41st and Harvard.....
Are they expanding into the Liquor store?
I'm having a hard time imagining where there's room.
Quote from: Gaspar on August 09, 2012, 12:11:55 PM
Are they expanding into the Liquor store?
I'm having a hard time imagining where there's room.
Probably the old Med-X space between the current Whole Foods boundary and the liquor store.
Quote from: OSU on August 09, 2012, 12:34:19 PM
Probably the old Med-X space between the current Whole Foods boundary and the liquor store.
This.
Next time you go by, you'll notice there is an empty space in between Whole Foods and Old Village liquor.
WF has already moved into where that gift store used to be but it isn't part of the WF store yet. To make that work they will have to reconfigure their kitchen and deli area. It would be nice to have a larger prepared foods section on that side of the store like the one at Preston and Royal in Dallas.
Quote from: Gaspar on August 09, 2012, 12:11:55 PM
Are they expanding into the Liquor store?
I'm having a hard time imagining where there's room.
They are not taking the old Med X space. They are expanding the prepared/bakery/eating area. When I visited Green Acres this week I noticed they do not have an area with tables. Nice store but more head on with Akins. I wonder how many folks will cross the river to shop in Jinx.
Quote from: Teatownclown on August 09, 2012, 02:21:44 PM
They are not taking the old Med X space. They are expanding the prepared/bakery/eating area. When I visited Green Acres this week I noticed they do not have an area with tables. Nice store but more head on with Akins. I wonder how many folks will cross the river to shop in Jinx.
Wife and kids went over there to check it out yesterday and get a salad. Had to go outside and eat it on the curb. She said the prices are much better at WF and FM, so that's the last time she will be there. There was a guy in line in front of her with about $100 worth of groceries he was trying to buy on an EBT card. The machine turned him down and finally the manager came over and told him that they were not set up to accept EBT. He had to leave all of his groceries there. Seems like they really aren't ready to be open.
I don't see this denting Reasors Jenks store's business much, if at all. That store is very nice and already caters to the healthier shopper.
Ok that's it. You guy's are always the front runners on whats new and hip(yes I said it)
So after this topic was started. All the sudden I see all kinds of Whole Food stories.
Celebrity stories, Theft stories, Reality TV stories etc.etc.etc.
What gives with Whole Foods? Is it just a upscale hipster heath food store?
I like Whole Foods because it has produce that I can't get at Reasors. I'm far from being hipster, but I am a bit of a foodie and I appreciate the specialized ingredients available there.
Quote from: Boksooner on August 14, 2012, 07:26:14 PM
I like Whole Foods because it has produce that I can't get at Reasors. I'm far from being hipster, but I am a bit of a foodie and I appreciate the specialized ingredients available there.
Better living through chemistry. (DuPont)
;D
Quote from: Red Arrow on August 14, 2012, 08:05:12 PM
Better living through chemistry. (DuPont)
;D
Don't make me bust out some molecular gastronomy.
Quote from: DolfanBob on August 14, 2012, 04:29:15 PM
What gives with Whole Foods? Is it just a upscale hipster heath food store?
Yes
I'm not cool enough or overpaid enough to shop there.
Quote from: sgrizzle on August 14, 2012, 09:56:48 PM
Yes
I'm not cool enough or overpaid enough to shop there.
Or choose that as a priority. I don't shop there, but have lots of friends that do that I wouldn't consider matching either of your descriptions.
I do most of my grocery shopping at the walmart neighborhood market down the street, then buy some produce at Whole Foods. The two places cancel each other out.
The produce area at Whole Foods is miles better than any grocery store I've been to in town, so I try to limit my purchases to that.
QuoteThe produce area at Whole Foods is miles better than any grocery store I've been to in town, so I try to limit my purchases to that.
Check out their bulk section. Their meat depatment does a good job as well. (I was a fish monger for them for 6 months or so last year)
The trick to not spending alot there is AVOID THECENTER OF THE STORE. Most of their margin is made on the cheesy grocery items in the center of the store. I never buy toiletries from them either. Also, their salad bar is rediculously expensive.
Quote from: rdj on August 09, 2012, 09:49:17 AM
Expanding by moving into the former Homeland on Harvard?
Anybody hear any rumors about this space? I suspect if the Walgreens USA Drug merger goes through the Drug Warehouse across the street will go dark as well. Seems like a couple of really good spaces available, but I'm not thinking a Whole Paycheck/Fresh Market style market would go in either place, that's a market segment which seems to be getting more dense by the month in Tulsa.
TTC- what's the specialty of Sproutz?
http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/whole-foods-receives-warning-letter-from-the-fda-for-serious-violations/ar-AAh38hw?li=BBnb7Kz
Quote from: jacobi on August 15, 2012, 01:48:49 PM
Also, their salad bar is rediculously expensive.
But its probably the best salad bar in town, if you want your salad to be a whole meal.