Over 2,000 Attend Grand Opening of New Seasons Market Evergreen in San Jose

Under a beautiful blue sky, festivities for the opening celebration began with an impressive performance by the Joseph George Middle School drum line. All day long, a tasting fair took place throughout the store. Just outside on picnic tables, kids painted ceramic tiles that will be used to create a permanent mural in the store café area.

CEO of New Seasons Market, Wendy Collie, welcomed familiar and new faces into the store. “We’re thrilled to bring the ultimate neighborhood grocery experience to the Evergreen community. In response to input from you, the store carries more choices; you’ll find everything from local and organic to classic favorites such as Jif Peanut Butter in one convenient stop. While the product mix has changed, you’ll find the same friendly faces and the same support for your community,” she remarked. Later in the morning, Wendy was presented a commendation by San Jose Vice Mayor Rose Herrera.

Special activities are going on throughout this week in the new Community Classroom and in the store, and one percent of sales from March 14 – 20 is being donated to the Evergreen School District. The week’s activities will culminate with the complimentary, weekly Friday Wine Tasting & Food Pairing from 5-7 pm, and a 20% Off Wellness Sale on Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22 with free samples, Q&A with nutrition experts and 20 percent off all vitamins, supplements and body care products.

Visit www.newseasonsmarket for more upcoming events at the store.

Learn more about New Seasons Market: Founded in 2000, New Seasons Market is a leader in the grocery industry. New Seasons Market offers a product mix that gives customers choice and convenience with an extensive selection of local, natural and organic products as well as everyday name-brand items. It is the first grocer in the world to become a Certified B Corporation, which recognizes businesses that place as much value on taking care of their staff, the community and the environment as they do on growing and operating their business. Giving back to the community is a core value and part of New Seasons Market’s culture, demonstrated by the company’s commitment to giving 10 percent of its after-tax profits to hundreds of nonprofit organizations that work to end hunger, educate youth and protect the environment. In 2013 alone, the company donated to more than 1,000 nonprofits and community organizations in the neighborhoods it serves. With 2,900 employees, the independently owned grocer operates 15 stores in the Portland-Vancouver area and is one of the Portland area’s largest private employers. Three additional stores are scheduled to open between 2015 and 2016. In 2013, New Leaf Community Markets, a like-minded natural grocer, joined New Seasons Market as a wholly owned subsidiary. Currently, five New Leaf stores operate in California’s Central Coast and East Bay region under this partnership. newseasonsmarket.com