Sprouts pushes northward
Sprouts Farmers Market expanded to its most northern location yet, promising more affordable organic produce, bulk bins, and grab‑and‑go family staples that can help stretch grocery budgets. (allrecipes.com)
Sprouts opened its first New York State location in Centereach, Long Island, on Jan. 30, 2026 at 1934 Middle Country Road. (sprouts.com) The new store occupies roughly 24,000 square feet and created about 92 full- and part-time positions for the local market. (massmarketretailers.com) Grand‑opening activities included a ribbon‑cutting at 6:45 a.m. with doors scheduled to open at 7 a.m., plus weekend giveaways and onsite seasonal‑produce tastings. (businesswire.com) The Centereach site replaces the former LA Fitness at the same plaza, converting former gym space into a grocery anchor for the shopping center. (progressivegrocer.com) As of mid‑March 2026 Sprouts operated roughly 487 stores across 24 states, reflecting rapid national expansion ahead of the company’s long‑term growth targets. (scrapehero.com) The Centereach opening was promoted with in‑store sampling and community events over the grand‑opening weekend, while Sprouts continues to lean on its private‑label assortment, which contributed about 24% of sales in a recent quarter. (businesswire.com)
