Sprouts Farmers Market has announced plans to close 11 stores in the coming month in multiple states. Thanks to a tip submitted by an anonymous source to Houston Historic Retail, our market can expect to lose three locations by the start of April. Sprout’s official reasoning behind the cuts is under performance, with a focus on closing larger stores in favor of smaller locations. The three locations supposedly on the chopping block include Westheimer at Kirkwood, OST and Kirby, and Sugar Land. Based on Google reviews of the OST location, it seems that this information has recently become public knowledge. The claim of cutting down on larger stores would explain the choice of the Westheimer and Kirkwood location which sits in a building originally constructed for Continental Finer Foods, and later enlarged by HEB for a Pantry Foods. The Sugar Land location is also about 5k Square Feet larger than Sprouts new targeted goal of 25k Sq ft. This does leave OST & Kirby as the odd man out. Opening in late 2020 and being featured on HHR about a month ago, this Sprouts location is built to new standards, and is a surprise for the closure list. Although based on the pandemic limited development opportunities over the past two years, it is understandable that this location may not have lived up to expectations. While this move is a loss for Houston, overall it seems that Sprouts is continuing to build their smaller locations in other parts of the country. These closures will also widen the gap between Sprouts and Whole Foods, who is Houston’s leading ‘natural grocer’ in terms of number of locations.
So disappointed with the Sugar Land Sprouts closing. I looked forward to the purchase of my exclusive and high quality products only available at that store. I cannot afford Whole Foods. They’re over priced or for a higher income group. Will have to make random trips to the Cinco Ranch location one 😑
I am very sad to hear and extremely surprised to hear of this news. I heard about it on KHOU 11 News this morning. I shop at the Sprouts off of 249 and they have such a better range of variety than Whole Foods. I can find products there that I can’t find at Whole Foods.
Yet there is still no Sprouts Farmers Market in the Kingwood area? There has been a demand for one within this area for over 5+ years (based on research, forums, observations within the community, etc). The business that this area would bring would probably outmatch 2-3 of your stores combined!
Start making wiser decisions about where you open them, the demographics for the area, who you hire – to represent your company and see differences in performance.
Agree
Cannot believe it! My sprouts was 10 minutes or less away and I was always excited to go and get my groceries sometimes multiple times a week!!!!
Crazy ! Shouldn’t close in sugarland location !
I’m sad seeing Sprouts closing down at these locations. I walked to the store today and felt empty. I have been thinking about this a lot. The quality and price is reasonable compared to HEB, Walmart and even Whole Foods. Now I have to drive more than 30 mins just to go to Sprouts. I’m extremely sad.
No, no, Sprouts at Westheimer I love your display of fresh vegetables. Whole Foods and HEB was no match against your quality & organic supply. Did the CEO make an error in this decision?
I’m sad 🙁 bring back my sprouts Kirkwood and Sugarland please.
I’m in mourning already! Is there any stores not closing in Houston?
Cinco Ranch, Pearland, Heights, Copperfield, Tombal are still open
Sorry to hear that SPROUTS is closing! I really liked the store much better than Whole Foods. It felt more enclosed in a good way. There was a good choice between organic and conventional and the prices were so much more reasonable than Whole Foods. Anyway, I will miss it!! Too bad and yes, I feel sad about that!!