Whole Foods Market announced it will bring its small-format locations to three new markets Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia as it expands in densely populated urban areas.The stores, part of the Whole Foods Market Daily Shop c oncept, are scheduled to open within the next two years. The company says the layout emphasizes easier access to meals, pantry staples and grab-and-go options.RELATED STORY | Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs, just months after 14,000 layoffsDaily Shop is an important part of how were growing our physical store presence, said Christina Minardi, vice president of real estate and store development at Whole Foods Market and Amazon. As we expand this smaller format into new cities, were continuing to deliver the same high standards and carefully curated assortment Whole Foods Market is known for, in a way that meets our customers everyday needs.Whole Foods launched its small-format concept in 2024 in New York City and has since expanded to Arlington, Virginia, and London. Additional Daily Shop locations are also planned for New York City.The company says it plans to open 100 new locations in the coming years, bringing its total to more than 600 stores nationwide.RELATED STORY | Protein tops Americans' 2026 nutrition priorities, survey finds ...read more read less