date:Jun 14, 2012
Speaking to analysts convened at the William Blair Growth Stock Conference in Chicago on June 13, John Mackey, co-founder and co-chief executive officer, said the company plans to open 24 to 27 stores in 2012, with many openings taking place in the Midwest.
Its just exploding, Mr. Mackey said of the Midwest.
But that wasnt always the case, he said. Openings in Lincoln Park, Ill., Ann Arbor, Mich., and St. Paul, Minn., struggled out of the gate. Thoughts were that the Midwest may not be a good fi