The concept behind the new store, which doubles the size of its previous Austin location across the street from the new site, is to continue to fulfill the company’s mission of supporting sustainable agriculture and the environment. A key aspect of the property is the capability to include an office tower for Whole Foods Market’s new worldwide corporate headquarters to accommodate the company’s steady growth.
“This one-of-a-kind site has everything we are looking for: an opportunity to significantly expand our corporate infrastructure to meet our future growth goals, the space to build a large landmark store in our hometown, and the ability to keep our roots firmly planted in downtown Austin,” said Jim Sud, executive vice president of growth and business development for Whole Foods Market.