North Carolina-based grocery chain The Fresh Market has expanded its store count in two states.
The specialty fresh food retailer has opened its 162nd and 163th stores with new locations in the Maryland suburb of Crofton, and Lincoln Park, a neighborhood on Chicago’s North Side.
The 27,000-sq.-ft. store in Crofton features fresh produce, premium meats, seafood, bakery items, and both globally- and locally-sourced products. It also offers ready-to-eat options including in-house smoked pit barbeque, hot and fresh pizzas, and a selection of salad, olive and soup bars…