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Lazy Acres Natural Market Will Soon Bring Jobs to Encinitas

Lazy Acres Natural Market has partnered with Encinitas EcoFest to announce that it will open a new store in Encinitas in the fall.

Natural foods market with Santa Barbara roots to bring wellness, good food and personal service to Encinitas community.

ENCINITAS, Calif. – Lazy Acres Natural Market, a two-location natural food and wellness market, partnered with the Encinitas EcoFest event recently to announce that it will open a new store in Encinitas. Lazy Acres will open this fall in the former Petco and Smart & Final spaces in the shopping center at 150 Encinitas Blvd., on the northwest side of I-5.

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“The Encinitas EcoFest is the perfect place to introduce Lazy Acres to Encinitas,” said Steve Dominguez, the future store manager. “This community is a great fit for the Lazy Acres philosophy and we can’t wait to begin sharing more information about what our unique market will bring to the neighborhood.”

Since its 1991 opening in Santa Barbara, Lazy Acres has been a unique cornerstone of California’s coastal wellness vibe. Its iconic community standing and very loyal following in the Santa Barbara community make it a fixture there. The Encinitas, Leucadia, Cardiff, Solana Beach and Carlsbad communities are the perfect audience for Lazy Acres’ organic, fresh, local and very tasty offering. Lazy Acres is known for its helpful staff; real people dedicated to providing unmatched personal service.

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The store opening will also bring opportunities for local farmers and local vendors, as well as around 120 jobs for individuals looking to provide outstanding, individualized customer service in a community-focused environment. During EcoFest, Lazy Acres sponsored the Green Cuisine Pavilion and also performed demonstrations in both the Wellness and Healthy Kids Pavilions.

“Lazy Acres is a great partner for EcoFest,” said Dave Ahlgren, President of EcoFest and the North County Eco Alliance. “Their business lines up nicely with our mission of sustainability and our goals for the city of Encinitas. We look forward to having them as a neighbor and partner.”

For more information, or to keep apprised of ongoing opening plans, including employment opportunities, visit here.

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