In the News – Q2 2024

 

In The News is an internal communication designed to provide our team members with some of the latest Sprouts media, investor and news highlights. The below media highlights resulted in 362M+ impressions for Q2.

Check out some of our top media highlights from the last quarter:

GRAND OPENING CELEBRATIONS!

During Q2, Sprouts opened 5 new stores. These grand openings received coverage from a range of outlets:

Store #947 – Aberdeen, NJ Asbury Park Press, Yahoo! Life, NJBiz.com, Patch.com, WOBM.com, Deal Town, Monmouth Journal, NJFamily.com, WPST.com, NJ1015.com, Somerset Daily Voice, New Jersey Monthly Magazine, NJFamily.com, and 943thepoint.com

Stores #854 & #855 – Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia WPVI-TV, Good Day Philadelphia, VISTA Today, Delco Today, Philadelphia Today, Market Screener, Philadelphia Business Journal, WPST.com, Philly Voice, Chain Store Guide, and Montco Today Montgomery Country

Store #51 – Phoenix, AZ – Carefree Hwy & I-17 Phoenix Business Journal, Arizona Digital Free Press, ABC 15, Valley Vibes News, In Business Phoenix, and KTAR.com

Store #167 – North Fort Worth, TX Head Topics, Dallas Morning News, Culture Map, and Market Screener

In addition, the Las Vegas Review-Journal covered the Sprouts growth in the Vegas market featuring Regional Vice President, Cory David. Grocery Dive wrote a story on Sprouts’ growth spurt.

As always, please direct any media inquiries to media@sprouts.com.

SPROUTS HOUSE AT UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation donated over $1M to University of Arizona to build a Sprouts House. KGUN-TV (Tucson), KVOA-TV (Tucson), KVOA.com, Good Morning Tucson, Head Topics, Tucson.com, and Phoenix Business Journal all covered the story.
CHERRY FESTIVAL

District Director, Michelle Colgrove did a live cooking segment with AZ Family Ch. 3 for a cherry cobbler! Additionally, store manager Steve did a live cooking segment on FOX 4 Dallas for a Cherry Goat Cheese Salad with Cherry Balsamic Vinaigrette.

 

THE OFFICIAL GROCER OF THE SEC

Sprouts announced their partnership with the SEC. Sports Business Journal, Phoenix Business Journal, secsprouts.com, Progressive Grocer, Produce Blue Book, Green Stock News, News R, and WICZ-TV

SPRING AND SUMMER NUTRITION

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Mia Syn was featured on News 4 Jax and News 8 Vegas, showcasing how to Spring Clean Your Diet. Additionally, she was featured on CBS Austin, Tampa Bay’s Morning Blend, presenting viewers with fun and creative ways to stay healthy this summer. Lastly, District Director Rickey Edwards did a live demo on a PB&J board on Good Day Washington.

2023 IMPACT REPORT

Produce Blue Book, WWDN-FM, The AI Journal, Chronicle-Tribune, Progressive Grocer, and Deli Market News covered the 2023 Impact Report highlights.
ANGEL CITY PARTNERSHIP RENEWAL

Angel City and Sprouts renewed their sponsorship. Sports Mint Media, Sportico, and Outdoor Sports Wire covered the announcement.

KLATCH COFFEE PARTNERSHIP

Klatch Coffee opened five locations in southern California. The announcement was covered by What Now Orange County, Progressive Grocer, Specialty Food News, Grocery Dive, Daily Coffee News, World Coffee Portal, Supermarket News, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, The Sun, The Press Enterprise, Redlands Daily Facts, and Fontana Herald News.

IN OTHER SPROUTS NEWS

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Sprouts is a “juggernaut.” Supermarket News mentioned Sprouts is “rich in visits, and so are the shoppers.” Grocery Dive covered the Sprouts Brand private label growth.