In a little over a year, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market went from relative unknown in the Twin Cities to having locations in Bloomington, Apple Valley, Plymouth, Savage and Vadnais Heights.
The arrival of the Chicago-based company is part of a broader reshaping of the local grocery scene that will continue in 2017 as at least three chains add multiple locations.
“Minnesota continues to be an outstanding market,” Fresh Thyme Chief Executive Chris Sherrell said in an interview. “We’re still hoping for 12 to 15 stores by 2020. Sales are exceeding expectations by double digits at nearly all locations.”
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