• Founded in 2002 in Arizona
  • Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona
  • 3250 Employees in Arizona, California, Texas and Colorado
  • 42 stores in 4 states
  • Existing stores range from 23,000 - 37,000 square feet
  • Plans to open 15 new stores in 2010
  • 13th largest privately held company in Arizona
  • 7th fastest growing privately held company in Arizona
  • One of the fastest growing retailers in the U.S.
  • Henry Boney opened his first fruit stand in 1943.
  • In the 1950's the Boney family owned and operated Boney's, Bradshaw's and Superama.
  • In 1956, Henry Boney sold the grocery stores and opened a chain of convenience stores called Speedee Mart.
  • In 1964, Henry Boney sold Speedee Mart to Southland Corp/7- Eleven.
  • In 1976, the Boney family started the health-food chain Windmill Farms.
  • Windmill Farms was sold and the Boney family started Boney's Marketplace, later renamed Henry's Marketplace in 1997.
  • Wild Oats purchased Henry's Marketplace in 1999 and it was renamed Henry's Farmers Market.
  • Stan and Shon Boney debuted Sprouts Farmers Market in Chandler, Arizona in 2002.

Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market's distinctive format and friendly staff offers a bright, cheery shopping experience that has been its cornerstone since the founders, the Boney family, opened their first produce stand in 1943. Our stores feature natural, organic and favorite indulgence foods at a great value, including:

  • Mountains of colorful, fresh produce
  • An excellent selection of all-natural meat
  • A variety of seafood delivered up to six days a week
  • Over 200 bins of bulk rice, spices, nuts and grains, plus dried fruits and old fashioned candies
  • A wide variety of natural and organic grocery and dairy items, featuring our own private label
  • Over 1500 gluten-free products as well as alternative choices for those with certain food sensitivities
  • A broad array of tasty deli meats and imported cheeses
  • Bakery-fresh rolls, loaves and sweet treats
  • A large selection of vitamins, supplements, and healthy body care products
  • Consumer education about health and wellness

Dana Lambert

Media Relations Manager
480.814.8016 x334
danalambert@sprouts.com

Patti Milligan

Director of Media Relations
Nutritionist & Spokesperson
480.814.8016 x306
pattimilligan@sprouts.com

Kim Rockley

Media Relations Consultant
PrimeTime PR (PTPR)
602.686.7890
ptpr@cox.net
updated 10/9/09 11:33 PM