Whole Foods to open Wichita store Sept. 3

Whole Foods Market says it will open its Wichita store Sept. 3.

The grocery at 1423 N. Webb will open at 9 a.m. The store is known nationally for offering natural products, including products made or grown in the region.

The 30,900-square-foot store will feature a decor “designed uniquely for this location,” according to a news release from the company. It will reflect “the culture and spirit of the Wichita community through imagery of aviation.”

Founded in 1978 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods currently has 386 stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

This story was originally published July 28, 2014 at 9:50 AM with the headline "Whole Foods to open Wichita store Sept. 3."