Celebrating Store #672

 

On January 31, we welcomed Store #672 in St Johns, FL to the Sprouts family!

On the morning of the Grand Opening event, over 300 customers were waiting in line before the doors opened. Customers in the area were excited about a more convenient Sprouts location to finally open, with many expressing that it was a need in the community to help residents live and eat better.

Photo from the St Johns, FL (#672) Grand Opening

Director of Public Affairs, Wayne Larson, and District 5 Commissioner, Ann Taylor, were in attendance for the ribbon cutting ceremony and shared excitement with the community.

Welcome Store #672!

Photos from the St Johns, FL (#672) Grand Opening

Where Are You on the Coaching Continuum?

February 21, 2025

Hi Team,

Great leaders don’t just solve problems—they help others learn to solve them. That’s what coaching is all about. It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day and slide into directing more than coaching. When we do, we miss the opportunity to help our teams grow into stronger, more confident decision-makers.

Using the Coaching Continuum

We all move along the Coaching Continuum—sometimes we need to step in and provide direction, other times we need to take a step back and guide. If you’re answering more than you’re asking, it might be time to shift into coaching—giving your team the chance to Own It and work through solutions themselves.

Reflection & Action

💭 Reflection: Take a minute to think about where you’ve been spending most of your time on the Coaching Continuum. Are you coaching enough, or are you jumping in with answers too often?

✅ Action: Print the Coaching Continuum and keep it visible in your workspace. Use a pin or marker to track where you’re spending your time this week. Notice any patterns? Where can you adjust?

Small shifts in how you coach can make a big impact. Notice where you are, adjust as needed, and watch your team grow.

Timmi

Take the 2025 Sprouts Culture Survey

 

 

At Sprouts, we’re committed to building a culture that reflects what makes our workplace truly special. We believe by continuously shaping our culture, we can create a place where everyone thrives.

Your feedback is essential to our success, and we want to hear from you! Taking a few minutes to complete the survey helps us celebrate our progress and identify areas where we can keep improving.

The Culture Survey is open from Monday, February 10, 2025 through Monday, February 24, 2025. Click below to share your thoughts and help us continue growing!

Take the Survey

 

 

 

 

 

 

Store #212 Volunteering in Surf City!

 

Store #212 recently volunteered at a local Health and Fitness Expo, where they had the chance to connect with the local community. Local shoppers were delighted to see the team there handing out Sprouts Brand products. Their booth had 40-60 people waiting throughout the event – and they even ran out of product before the event was over!

They also volunteered at the Surf City Marathon, where over 18,000 runners participated in various races. It was a great opportunity to be involved in an event that celebrates fitness and community!

Great job, Store #212!

Community Corner: Team Members Volunteer at MLK Fest

 

This year, in honor of MLK Day of Service on January 20, SOUL @ Sprouts partnered with the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation and The Walls Project for three day of service events in Dallas, TX, Baton Rouge, LA and Aurora CO.

Over the past weekend, Sprouts team members engaged in several impactful volunteer events like multiple mural restorations, bringing vibrant colors back to life in the community.

Our team also took part in community clean-ups, tree planting, and garden refurbishments, ensuring greener and more welcoming spaces for everyone. Additionally, they painted garden entryways, adding a touch of charm and warmth.

To top it off, Sprouts volunteers facilitated taste testing of healthy fruits and veggies, promoting nutritious choices in a fun and engaging way. Together, we celebrated the spirit of service and community that MLK Day inspires!

A special thanks to all team members who participated in this impactful event!

Kicking Off 2025 with Purpose and Focus

January 22, 2025

Happy New Year! 

As we begin a new year, it’s a good time to reflect, reset, and plan how we’ll work together to fulfill our purpose of helping people live and eat better. We will continue to strengthen our culture by focusing on: 

  • Living our purpose through our actions and decisions, from leadership to daily interactions. 
  • Strengthening coaching and feedback, by sharing recognition, providing support for decision making and problem solving and supporting development. 
  • Fostering an inclusive culture, by creating an environment where we work together and respect and celebrate what makes each person special.  

Our upcoming culture survey will provide an opportunity to share your voice. From previous feedback, we know two areas where we can continue to improve: 

  1. Helping everyone feel valued for their contributions. 
  2. Standing up for what’s right, fostering accountability and trust. 

Your input will guide us in ensuring Sprouts is the best place to work, and where our values of Own It, Value Being Different, and Care shine through in everything we do. 

Action & Reflection: To support these priorities, take a moment this week to reflect on how you can make an impact: 

  • How do I want to show up in helping people live and eat better? 
  • How can I create a more inclusive environment at Sprouts? 

Your commitment will help us thrive in 2025. Let’s make this our best year yet at Sprouts! 

Timmi 

Round Up for Wildfire Relief

 

All of us at Sprouts are deeply committed to helping those affected by the devastating wildfires happening in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. To show our support, Sprouts is redirecting our “round up” prompt at the register to support disaster relief and response efforts in California.

All Stores Will Round Up for Disaster Relief for the Los Angeles Wildfires
From January 10-16, all stores will help raise funds to help those affected by the L.A. wildfires. Our Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation will also contribute towards this effort. Donations raised will support the California Wildfire Relief Fund and the California Fire Foundation.

Round Up Store Materials

  • Print & Distribute the Attached Register Sign
  • Pin pad message will read “Round Up for LA Fire Disaster Relief”
  • 100% of funds will support this effort

Please remember that the purpose of this round up is to show our support for our community. We do not want our customers to feel pressure in any way to participate. Please be sure our Front-End teams understand this and also feel appreciated for their assistance in this program.

If you have any questions, or need assistance, please reach out to Lyndsey Waugh, Executive Director, Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation.

As a company, we are dedicated to providing support for those affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. If you are looking for a way to help those impacted, you can choose to donate some of your vacation time. Please complete this form and submit it to the payroll team for processing. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity during this time.

Living Our Purpose: Regional Store Display Winners

 

We’re thrilled to announce the winners of our regional store display contest! Store teams channeled creativity, passion, and teamwork to bring our purpose to life, and the results were nothing short of inspiring.

The contest invited teams to reflect on how they live our purpose every day, translating their ideas into bold and vibrant displays. From colorful artwork to unique installations, each submission showcased the heart and spirit that make our team so extraordinary.

A huge congratulations to our winners!

SoCal

🏆 1st Place: Store #254


🥈 2nd Place: Store #438


🥉 3rd Place: Store #447

Southwest

🏆 1st Place: Store #18


🥈 2nd Place: Store #307

🥉 3rd Place: Store #8

Northwest

🏆 1st Place: Store #452


🥈 2nd Place: Store #433


🥉 3rd Place: Store #463

Northeast

🏆 1st Place: Store #920


🥈 2nd Place: Store #563


🥉 3rd Place: Store #530

Central

🏆 1st Place: Store #153


🥈 2nd Place: Store #105


🥉 3rd Place: Store #145

Florida

🏆 1st Place: Store #640


🥈 2nd Place: Store #630


🥉 3rd Place: Store #644

What a Year! Celebrating 2024 Together

 

As we settle into 2025, we take a moment to reflect on the extraordinary achievements and milestones of 2024. Last year was filled with unwavering commitment to innovation, community, and delivering the freshest, healthiest products to our customers. Let’s look back at some of the incredible honors we received in 2024 that celebrate our brand and the dedicated teams who make it all possible.

Progressive Grocer Retailer of the Year

Progressive Grocer also named Sprouts Retailer of the Year, underscoring our innovative retail strategies and steadfast commitment to providing an exceptional shopping experience. This award highlights how our collective efforts create a unique environment where fresh, healthy, and affordable products thrive. Read more here 

 

Store Brands Retailer of the Year

Store Brands named Sprouts Farmers Market the 2024 Retailer of the Year, celebrating Sprouts dedication to delivering an unparalleled selection of healthy and high-quality products. This award reflects a shared effort in expanding private label offerings and consistently meeting the evolving needs of our customers. Read more here 

 

Sonya Constable

Produce Retailer of the Year

Sonya Constable, Vice President of Produce, was honored as the 2024 Produce Retailer of the Year by The Packer. Sonya’s leadership and dedication to sourcing fresh, organic, and locally-grown produce have elevated our offerings and strengthened relationships with local farmers. Read more here 

 

Jac Ross, Sprouts Farmers Market

Private Label Hall of Fame

Jac Ross, Vice President of Sprouts Brand, was inducted into the 2024 Private Label Hall of Fame by Store Brands. Jac’s innovative approach and customer focus have driven the success of Sprouts Brand products, offering unique and top-tier options that make us proud to serve our communities. Read more here 

 

 

 

 

Andrea Hatziyannis Sprouts Farmers Market

Top Women in Store Brands

Andrea Hatziyannis, Director of Private Label, was named one of the Top Women in Store Brands for 2024 by Store Brands for Marketing/Merchandising. Andrea’s leadership and expertise have been pivotal in enhancing Sprouts product offerings, driving growth, and setting new standards in the industry. Read more here 

In the News – Q4 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 192M+ impressions for Q4.

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

Retailer of the Year! Both Store Brands and Progressive Grocer named Sprouts Retailer of the Year! Additionally, Store Brands named our very own Andrea Hatziyannis as an honoree of women in the private label industry who have had and continue to have a major impact in the store brand segment. Congrats, Andrea!

Seasonal Caramel Apple Board We showcased a seasonal DIY Caramel Apple Board. District Director, Rickey Edwards was featured on Good Day Washington and Store Manager, Dan O’Bryan was featured on Philadelphia 17 showcasing the board. Additionally, KGET-TV demonstrated to their viewers while promoting the Bakersfield-Panama Lane store.

Real Root Launch Sprouts launched its new body care line and Seeking Alpha, Supermarket News, Trend Hunter, Yahoo! Finance, Progressive Grocer, Stock Titan, Perishable News, and People Espanol.

Expanded Partnership with IFCO Sprouts expanded their partnership with IFCO. Store Brands, And Now U Know, Grocery Dive, The Produce News, and Perishable News covered the story.

In Other Sprouts News: Parade Magazine mentioned Sprouts as a grocery store with the most organic produce. Supermarket News wrote an article that Sprouts is becoming cool for young shoppers. Grocery Dive covered store visit growth while Money Talks News covered cooked Thanksgiving Dinners.

Grand Openings These grand openings received coverage from a range of outlets:

#888 Leesburg, VA LoudounNow.com and Fox 5 DC (featuring store manager Jesse Bates) covered the new store

#338 Cheyenne, WY Yahoo! Finance, Grocery Dive, Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Cowboy State Daily, Progressive Grocer, Grocery Dive, Wyoming News Now, Cap City News, The Cheyenne Post, Supermarket News, Store Brands, Retail & Leisure International, and Casper Star-Tribune covered the story.

#169 Georgetown, TX Community Impact Newspaper, Williamson County Sun, CBS Austin (featuring store manager Clarence Keese) and KXAN Austin covered the story.

#817 Middletown, DE Progressive Grocer, Delaware Online, Delaware News Journal, Bay to Bay News, and Delaware Business Times covered the story.

#586 Madison, TN Sprouts teamed up with nutritionist, Jenny Beth Koplin to promote the new store on Today in Nashville.

#320 Littletown, CO Market Screener and Supermarket News covered the store relocation.

2025 Openings Jacksonville Business Journal covered the St. Johns, FL opening while Tap Into covered the Coconut Creek, FL opening. Community Impact Newspaper, San Marcos Daily Record, Hoodline.com, and the Austin Business Journal covered the Kyle, TX groundbreaking.  Austin Business Journal and Community Impact Newspaper both covered the Bastrop, TX opening while The Dallas Express and the Fort Worth Star covered the Bedford, TX opening.

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