Sprouts Farmers Market is actively seeking about 400 new employees who are passionate about fresh, natural, and organic products to staff their four upcoming grocery stores. The company’s efforts to establish themselves as a leading, healthy specialty food retailer have proven successful for the retailer, with strong performance in their recent quarter. Sprouts reported net sales of $1.7 billion for the 13-week second quarter ending on July 2nd, which reflects a 6% increase compared to the same period in 2022. Additionally, comparable-store sales experienced a 3.2% growth, while e-commerce sales surged by 16%, constituting 12.1% of total sales.
To continue this growth, Sprouts has announced the forthcoming opening of new stores in Visalia, California; Henderson, Nevada; Woodland, California; and Charlotte, North Carolina.
Hiring events have already been held for the locations. Applicants for all remaining open positions at these locations have the option to apply online at www.about.sprouts.com/careers/, and walk-in applicants are also encouraged. In addition to these openings, Sprouts recently opened new stores in Austin, Texas, and Indian Wells, Calif. Sprouts Farmers Market, based in Phoenix, currently employs approximately 31,000 associates and operates 400 stores across 23 states nationwide. The company holds the 51st position on The PG 100, Progressive Grocer’s 2023 list of the top food and consumables retailers in North America. The natural foods retailer has previously stated its intention to open 30 new stores in the current year and has set its sights on achieving 10% annual unit growth starting in 2024. With almost 100 approved new stores and over 60 executed leases in its pipeline, Sprouts Farmers Market continues to expand its footprint.