Newsroom
NEW LAYOUT COMPLETE!
Media Contact:
Cristin Burns
cristin@newleafmarket.coop
850.942.2557 ext. 246
TALLAHASSEE, FL (July 1, 2007) - The new layout is complete thanks to Store Designer PJ Hoffman and Deli Designer Allen Seidner. The expanded store will be a total of 13,300 square feet with 8,400 square feet of retail space.
The new store will feature a large entrance with a foyer and double doors. This will allow carts to be stored inside, in addition to regulating the store's temperature. Produce will remain the first thing you see upon entering the store, followed by the bulk department. Bulk herbs will be moved from their current location to join the rest of the bulk inventory next to produce. Refrigerated items will line the perimeter and wrap around the back corner. New Leaf Market's first-ever meat and seafood department will line 20 feet of the back wall. The frozen section will lead into the deli area. The deli service counter will line the left wall of the store with seating in the front left corner. The seating area will enjoy natural light. A large self-serve bar with both hot and cold items will increase the convenience of purchasing deli food. Beer and wine, cheese, olives, bread, drinks and Grab 'n Go will share the left perimeter with the deli.
The interior of the store will house health and body care (HBC) and packaged grocery. HBC will include a dedicated service counter and lower shelves. The restrooms will be moved to the front of the store near the registers. Two registers will be added for a total of seven.
The back of the house will see a complete make-over. The kitchen will be moved along with the deli counter, drastically increase in size and have a dedicated cooler and freezer. The meat and produce departments will also have their own prep rooms and coolers. An employee break room will be added to the office area and the stock room entrance will be moved to the back of the store. Relocating the loading zone should alleviate traffic congestion along the side of the building.
