The foothills ‘Sprouts’ a new grocery store
More than 100 shoppers woke up early or altered their morning routines to be on hand for the grand opening of the Sprouts Farmers Market in La Cañada Flintridge Wednesday.
The opening came two years after the announcement that the former Sport Chalet Sportland building at 920 Foothill Blvd. was going to be replaced by a Henry’s supermarket. A year later, Henry’s merged with Sprouts, an Arizona-based chain, delaying plans for the new store.
Sprouts operates more than 100 stores in California, Arizona and Colorado, and has stores in Pasadena and Burbank. The chain focuses on fresh produce and bulk foods placed in barrels. The La Cañada store is spacious and brightly lit, with deli, bakery, produce, bulk foods and coffee sections.
On Wednesday morning workers offered pastries and coffee to customers there for the 7 a.m. opening. The first 300 customers received a reusable shopping bag and coupons for 10 free deli sandwiches.
-- Daniel Siegal, Times Community News
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