New Whole Foods Market in Scottsdale, Arizona, to Open November 12

Scottsdale, Ariz. (October 15, 2026) - Whole Foods Market will open a new 38,158-square-foot store, located at 7628 E Indian School Road in Scottsdale, on November 12, 2026. The store will open at 8:00 a.m. on opening day, and regular store hours will be 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily. This will be the 11th Whole Foods Market store in Arizona.

The new location's product assortment features more than 260 local items from Arizona-based suppliers, sourced with the help of Adam Kaman, Forager for Local & Emerging Brands at Whole Foods Market.

Features of the new Scottsdale store include:

• An array of certified organic, conventional, and Sourced for Good produce with a large assortment of produce sourced from local suppliers including squash and herbs from Duncan Family Farms, salads from Willo Indoor Farms, and citrus from Silver Canyon Citrus. All fresh produce and floral items meet our Pollinator Health Policy to reduce the use of chemical pesticides.
• Specialty department dedicated to celebrating cheesemakers and artisan producers. Local assortment includes fudge from Black Mesa Ranch. The cheese counter is overseen by trained cheesemongers who can offer recommendations for any occasion.
• Curated grocery section filled with exclusive brand favorites and products from local suppliers including chocolate from Stone Grindz Chocolate, cold brew coffee from Cartel Roasting Co., popcorn from Kettle Heroes, and salsa from Sting 'N' Linger Salsa Co.
• Seafood counter providing expert fishmonger service, ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat meal solutions. 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. Animals must be raised with no antibiotics ever.
• Extensive beverage selection including spirits, more than 700 wines, and 245 craft beers. Local options include Four Peaks Brewing Company, Huss Brewing Co., and Wren House Brewing.
• 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 Kikka Sushi.
• 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 offerings include rugelach and hamantaschen pastries from Chewys.
• Wellness & Beauty department with a wide range of body care, beauty, lifestyle. and supplement products. Local items include soap from Strawberry Hedgehog, candles from Enlighten Candles, and Arizona bee pollen from Allen Bee Company.

Opening morning, customers will enjoy samples from Laura's Gourmet, coffee from Roastery of Cave Creek, and samples from national suppliers throughout the store, including cold pressed juices from Urban Remedy. The first 300 customers in line will receive a limited-edition Scottsdale 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 Waste Not Arizona, 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 Waste Not Arizona and PV Community Food Bank.

All food at Whole Foods Market must meet the company's rigorous quality standards, 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.