Eight Earth Fare stores will reopen under new ownership, reports Supermarket News. The grocery chain, which filed for bankruptcy and shut down operations in February, has been given an investment from Hulsing Enterprises. Dennis Hulsing, Hulsing Enterprises president and CEO, original Earth Fare founder Randy Talley, and former Earth Fare president Mike Cianciarulu, have joined together to revitalize the brand. David Isinghood, previously of Whole Foods Market, has joined as the chief operating officer.
The Westgate Earth Fare in Asheville, North Carolina, was the first of the stores to open back on June 22 and a location in Roanoke, Virginia opened on July 6. Other locations to open will include Boone, North Carolina and Athens, Georgia, as well as Summerville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill, South Carolina.
“Our guests will recognize many friendly faces as we’ve hired previous Earth Fare team members back,” said Isinghood. “We are committed to taking care of our team members by treating them with respect and giving them a voice in our business.” Full Story
Related: Earth Fare Locations Sold to Retailers, Investors; Employees File Suit Against Earth Fare.
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