Whole Foods Market to Celebrate Grand Opening of First Maui Store

Whole Foods Market announced today that it will open its first Maui store in Kahului at Maui Mall, February 24. Doors will open at 9 a.m. with the company’s traditional bread breaking ceremony and the first 200 shoppers who spend $50 or more will receive a free reusable bag. The tote is exclusive to Whole Foods Market’s Kahului store and depicts a pineapple, representing Hawaiian hospitality and Maui’s deep agricultural history.

“We look forward to joining the Maui community and invite residents to visit the store and take part in our exciting lineup of activities and giveaways,” said Ray Stockton, Whole Foods Market Kahului, store team leader. “A great introduction to Whole Foods Market is our popular value tours, which will start on Sunday, February 28.”

Whole Foods Celebrates Grand Opening of First Maui Store on February 24, 2010. Photo by Wendy Osher.

Other activities planned for opening week include:

Thursday, February 25, 2010:  The first 50 shoppers to sign up for Whole Foods Market’s e-newsletter will receive a free $10 Whole Foods Market Gift card. To sign up, visit the store’s Healthy Eating Booth, located in the produce department.

Friday, February 26, 2010:  Maui residents can take advantage of an early morning pick-me-up with Whole Foods Market’s free coffee giveaway! On Friday, the first 200 shoppers who enter the store will receive a free Whole Foods Market coffee tumbler and free cup of coffee.

Saturday, February 27, 2010:  Those who missed the grand opening day celebration can go back in time and take advantage of the store’s opening day gift with purchase promotion. The first 200 shoppers who spend $50 or more on Saturday can score a free reusable shopping tote, exclusive to Whole Foods Market’s Kahului store.

Sunday, February 28, 2010: Head down to Whole Foods Market to take advantage of the store’s Sandwich Sunday. Shoppers who purchase a custom-made sandwich from the store’s prepared foods department can choose between a container of free potato salad or macaroni salad (4 ounces) while supplies last.