Whole Foods Market to open 37,000-square-foot store in Midlothian
TL;DR: Whole Foods Market will open a 37,636-square-foot store in Midlothian on November 19, becoming Chesterfield's first location and the region's third.
Quick facts
- Who: Whole Foods Market (Amazon subsidiary)
- What: Opening a 37,636-square-foot grocery store in Midlothian Depot mixed-use development
- When: November 19, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.
- Where: 1051 Steam Ave, Midlothian, Chesterfield County
The story
Whole Foods Market will open its first Chesterfield County location on November 19 at 1051 Steam Ave. in Midlothian, marking the grocer's third location in the greater Richmond region. The 37,636-square-foot store is anchored within Midlothian Depot, a mixed-use development that includes 87,500 square feet of retail space, additional restaurants and shops, and 60 townhomes.
The store will feature specialized departments including a full-service meat counter with animal-welfare certified selections, a seafood counter with sustainable options including locally smoked salmon, and a specialty cheese counter staffed by trained cheese professionals. The prepared foods section includes fresh sushi, pizza, sandwiches, and daily-baked bread. The beverage selection features 350 wines and more than 270 craft beers and ciders, with local options from Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, The Virginia Beer Co., and Potter's Craft Cider.
The store's design blends Virginia's Colonial architectural heritage with modern elements, using locally sourced wood, stone, and brick. More than 390 local products from Virginia and neighboring states will be available, including organic produce and regional favorites such as coffee from Blanchard's Coffee Roasting Co. and local meat and seafood.
Regular store hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. The first 300 customers in line on opening day will receive a limited-edition Midlothian tote bag and a Secret Saver coupon featuring savings of up to $100 off. Whole Foods will also donate food and monetary contributions to Community Access & Supportive Services.
Key players
- Whole Foods Market: Anchor retailer and grocer
- SJC Ventures: Developer of Midlothian Depot mixed-use project
- Community Access & Supportive Services: Beneficiary of Whole Foods opening-day charitable donation
Key dates
- 2026-11-19: Whole Foods Market Midlothian opens at 8:00 a.m.
Why it matters: The opening expands grocery retail options in Chesterfield and brings a major regional retailer to the growing Midlothian area, complementing the broader Midlothian Depot mixed-use development that includes residential and commercial tenants.
Places
Development timeline
- 2023SJC Ventures acquires Midlothian Depot site: Developer purchases 13-acre property for $16 million [source]
- 2025Midlothian Depot construction begins: Mixed-use development with Whole Foods anchor begins shell construction [source]
- 2026-11-19Whole Foods Market opens in Midlothian: 37,636-square-foot store opens at 1051 Steam Ave with first 300 customers receiving limited-edition tote and up to $100 in savings [source]
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Sources
- Whole Foods Market Press Release: New Whole Foods Market in Midlothian, Virginia, to Open November 19
- Richmond BizSense: Project Snapshot - Whole Foods-anchored Midlothian Depot nears completion
- WTVR: New Whole Foods Market to open in Midlothian in November