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February 3, 2014

FINALLY

It is FINALLY here.
Tomorrow is the day.  Tomorrow is the official grand opening.
Jackson, MS is now the proud owner of a Whole Foods Market.

I was so excited to have the opportunity to attend a tour of our new store!
It was ahhh-mazing!  It made me giddy inside and was perfectly tailored to my beloved state!

I have BIG ideas, people.  I can’t wait to meet with their Marketing Store Leader to discuss what I want to do and how I want Whole Foods Jackson to be a part of it!  I’m pretty sure the rest of my tour group was not as excited as I was.  I quietly listened and took in all the information, I perused the items that were already on the shelves, deciding what I wanted to try.  I was at the front of the group as often as possible.  I eagerly sampled my helping of goodness.  I eagerly spoke with my tour guide letting him know that I AM A BLOGGER.  I WANT TO BE A PART OF THIS STORE.  And he was SO helpful.  At the end, he asked if I wanted to know anything else and if I got all the information I came to get.  I said yes, but requested a picture, and he quickly replied, “Yes, of course!”

Say hi to Jarrett!


At the end of the tour, they gave us goody bags, of course!  It basically came with an entire meal – pasta, chicken broth (they weren’t giving out vegetable broth, although they offered to check the shelves, I told them my parents would eat it) and pasta sauce.  Also, I got a booklet of coupons and their February calendar of events!  Unfortunately, no one was able to attend with me, so it was rather difficult to get pictures of myself throughout the tour, but here is a sneak peak into the Jackson Whole Foods!

Seriously, it’s BEAUTIFUL!  I’m so in love!

Jarrett was telling us about the “Whole Body” section, where everything is purely organic.  Can’t wait to try some new healthy products!

Yazoo is an area of Mississippi.  I love how they put in so many details to embody our culture and state.  I can’t wait to visit this coffee & taproom.  On Sunday’s, they’ll have Cafe Au Lait and Beignets for only $2!  On Monday’s they’ll have PINT NIGHT.  Half-Price Pints.  I wouldn’t typically drink on a Monday night out in town, but this would be a great girls night place during the week!

I’m quite in love with the shape of our state, so this particularly made me happy!

And there were obviously samples!  Each one was delicious.  Those cupcakes – YUM!  This was a pineapple and something salsa.. I don’t quite remember, but it was delightful!  It had a nice kick to it.

Can’t wait to try Seitan and Tempeh.  I’ve only ever cooked with Tofu, so this will be new territory for this vegetarian soul.

Lastly,  if you’re in the Jackson area, come celebrate the new store opening {or stay home, whatever!  More of a chance for me to win *wink*).  They’ll be giving away loads of gift cards that day, have a grand opening celebration by “Breaking Bread” at 8:45am and then the store is open 9am-8:30pm and there will huge sales, delicious samples, and live music!
Some of my favorite take-aways:
1. They offer a personal shopper service for FREE!
2. If you dislike an item you purchase, even if it’s opened, they will take it back, provide full refund and assist you in finding a product you WILL like!
3. They provide a .10 discount for each reusable item you use at the buffet. I will be re-using my plates and silverware. 
Now, hopefully, after reading this post, the Marketing Team Leader will be super excited to meet me once I contact him via e-mail {I’ll give him a few days to adjust to the opening} that he’ll most definitely want to work with me… or offer me a job… or give me free coupons and giveaway products… or just be my BFF.  Honestly, there is just so much potential here.  I’m giddy with excitement!!
Whole Foods, THANK YOU for gracing Mississippi with your presence!  We hope you enjoy it here and find mounds of support!  Welcome Home!

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Heather is a vegetarian living in the deep South. She enjoys running, eating, Disney, and spending time with family & friends!

Comments

  1. Rachel says

    February 4, 2014 at 1:08 am

    I’ve actually never been in a Whole Foods–I don’t think there’s any close to where we live!

    Reply
  2. Meg Doherty says

    February 3, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    That Whole Foods looks HUGE!!! I love that it’s so customized to Mississippi! I can honestly say I’ve never spent a lot of time in Whole Foods (but there’s one 5 mins for me) so I guess I need to check it out! It seems so big it’s overwhelming haha

    Reply
  3. Jessica @ Wonder Whats Next says

    February 3, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    Jealous!! We don’t have many grocery stores like this in Pod
    unkville, Texas!!

    Reply
  4. Ashley says

    February 3, 2014 at 2:03 pm

    How Fun…Mississippi is moving up in the world j/k!

    Reply
  5. Julie says

    February 3, 2014 at 1:26 pm

    There is a whole foods here in STL but not where I live. One day I’ll shop there and trader joes more, just gotta get started!

    Reply
  6. Nadine Lynn says

    February 3, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    Yay for a Whole Foods near you!!! It is only the best grocery store ever 🙂

    Reply
  7. Jessica says

    September 11, 2013 at 10:24 am

    Yum!! Gonna have to make this!

    Reply
    • Heather Black says

      September 11, 2013 at 11:49 am

      I hope you do! It’s one of my absolute faves!

      Reply

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