On May 9, we officially opened the doors at Store #659 in Coconut Creek, FL!
Photo from the Coconut Creek, FL (#659) Grand Opening
Store #659 celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, honored by the presence of Commissioner Sandra Welch and Vice Mayor Jeffery Wasserman. The excitement was palpable as over 140 enthusiastic customers lined up early, eagerly awaiting the 7am opening.
Photo from the Coconut Creek, FL (#659) Grand Opening
While limited parking—due to a small lot shared with neighboring tenants—posed a challenge, it didn’t stop shoppers from turning out in large numbers. In fact, interest was so high that we more than doubled our pre-mailer distribution from 45,000 to 103,000, driven by the area’s high population density.
Also on May 9, we introduced Store #476 to the community in Canyon Country, CA!
Over 400 excited customers lined up early Friday morning, eager to be among the first to experience the new store. To ensure a smooth and safe experience, traffic in and out of the store was carefully monitored throughout the day.
Photo from the Canyon Country, CA (#476) Grand Opening
During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, City Council Member Patsy Ayala honored the moment by presenting Store Manager Eric Sustin with a Certificate of Recognition—a proud moment for the entire team.
Photo from the Canyon Country, CA (#476) Grand Opening
Sprouts is the first tenant to open in a brand-new retail center, making this store a cornerstone of future growth as additional retailers prepare to open in the coming months. To build awareness, two billboards were placed in key zip codes along Hwy. 14, a major commuter route to Los Angeles.
On May 16, we opened Store #667 in Lutz, FL!
Over 200 enthusiastic customers lined up early Friday morning, eager to step inside the new store as soon as the doors opened. Many shared their excitement about finally having a Sprouts closer to home, with several noting their familiarity with our other nearby locations.
Photo from the Lutz, FL (#667) Grand Opening
The energy continued all weekend, with Grand Opening transactions, sales, and basket size exceeding goals. A popular BOGO sale helped drive strong performance in the grocery department and contributed to the store’s early success.
Photo from the Lutz, FL (#667) Grand Opening
We were also honored to welcome Commissioner Weightman for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking this special moment with the support of the local community.
Last, but not least, a warm welcome to Store #668 in West Deerfield Beach, FL which opened on May 23.
Photo from the West Deerfield Beach, FL (#668) Grand Opening
While shopper traffic was slightly lower than anticipated—likely due to Memorial Day travel, with AAA projecting a record 45.1 million Americans on the road—the support we received locally was strong and inspiring. We were honored to welcome Mayor Todd Droskey and Commissioners Plaut and Shanetzsky for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, reflecting true alignment with the community and its leadership.
Photo from the West Deerfield Beach, FL (#668) Grand Opening
Our Sun Sentinel print ad campaign proved especially effective, drawing a strong turnout from older readers and reinforcing the power of targeted, local outreach. We also expanded our pre-opening direct mailer from 45,000 to 50,000 households, successfully broadening awareness of the new store across the region.