The Whole Foods store at 70th and Fern in Shreveport is set to open on November 16th. It's a 39,000-square-foot store which will be the companies first store in North Louisiana, but the seventh in Louisiana.

“We’ve had a tremendous response from the community since first announcing our plans to open a store in the Shreveport-Bossier City area,” said Mark Dixon, president of Whole Foods Market’s Southwest Region. “We can’t wait to open our doors and give the Shreveport community a new option for shopping, dining and gathering with friends and family.”

Whole Foods is now looking for workers to staff the new store. Beginning in early September, the company will begin accepting applications for cashiers, prepared foods cooks, fishmongers, butchers and more. Click on this link to get more info about the jobs. About 100 jobs are up for grabs.

“I’m thrilled for Whole Foods Market to open in Shreveport this November,” White said. “We’re excited to offer new and local products, develop strong partnerships with our neighbors, and deliver a shopping experience unlike anywhere else.”

The company is planning several events prior to the November opening and will also have a grand opening to begin operations in North Louisiana.

 

 

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