NEW YORK (AP) – Whole Foods is prepping for the launch of its hipster new grocery chain. But shoppers won’t be able to get a tattoo with their cheese just yet.
The company says its “365” chain will have a minimalist layout, affordable prices and third-party vendors who set up shop inside the stores. That generated fanfare earlier this year when Bloomberg noted the chain’s website said the vendors might include sellers of body care products, record shops and even tattoo parlors.
But Jeff Turnas, president of 365 at Whole Foods, said in an interview this week that there are no plans for tattoo parlors to date, and that he doubts that there will be. He said the example was given to illustrate that 365’s partners could include any number of possibilities.
“I think the point of it is that it’s going to be diverse – it’s not going to be just food,” he said.
For instance, Turnas noted a pet grooming service that uses organic shampoos has expressed interest in being a partner.