The Fresh Market and Whole Foods have similar reputations for being costly while selling more natural, organic, and specialty ...

Unlike the large-box grocery stores with storewide inventories, Fresh Market's stores are intentionally more rustic and intimate, with a concentration on visual draw and merchandise turnover.

The Fresh Market currently operates more than 170 grocery stores in 22 states across the U.S. and one Spirits & Wine store, inspiring guests to discover new flavors and cook with confidence.

The Fresh Market, a grocery store chain, has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Apollo for more than $1.3 billion. Fresh Market, based in Greensboro, N.C., has nearly 190 stores around ...