Whole Foods data breach hits Greater Philly area stores

It was reported about a month ago that Whole Foods had experienced a data breach where some customer credit and debit card info was hacked (Whole Foods announces credit and debit card hack). Shortly thereafter it was revealed that some stores in the Greater Philadelphia area were included in the breach.

The cyber attack, which was aimed at Whole Foods' taprooms and restaurants and not the stores grocery checkout lines, affected the Center City store at 2101 Pennsylvania Ave., as well as stores in Wynnewood, Allentown, Upper St. Clair and Wexford.

Whole Foods said it has taken "appropriate measures" to address the issue, and the investigation is ongoing.

Whole Foods announces September-October openings in PA

The new Whole Foods coming to the Main Line in Wynnewood - bigger and better than the old one - is scheduled to open on September 14. According to reports, the store will feature a juice and coffee bar, wood-fired pizzas, and a full-service pub called Table and Tavern.

The pub will have a full bar and a menu that includes brown-buttered sunchokes, braised octopus and duck leg confit. Rumor has it there will be real food as well. Brunch will be offered on weekends.

The next local opening is set to take place on September 28 in Lower Macungie (Allentown) at the new Hamilton Crossings shopping center. Target, Dick's, PetSmart and Rally House are already open at the center, with Costco, Nordstrom Rack and several others coming soon.

In October, the new and improved Rodin Square Whole Foods is scheduled to open on Pennsylvania Avenue in Philadelphia.

Wynnewood to get new Whole Foods store

Last week Whole Foods announced (on its Facebook page) that it would replace its 16,500 square foot Wynnewood, PA store with a new 45,000 square foot facility around the corner. Developer WP Realty expects the store to open in the summer or fall of 2015.

Giant conversion of 15 Genuardi's stores to start this week

The 15 Genuardi's stores sold to Giant (and approved by the Federal Trade Commission) will all be converted by the end of July. Here's the schedule:

Phase 1 - stores to close June 28 and re-open July 8
West Chester
Huntingdon Valley
Jamison
Kennett Square
North Wales

Phase 2 - stores to close July 5 and re-open July 15
Wynnewood
Spring House
King of Prussia
Springfield
Roslyn

Phase 3 - stores to close July 12 and re-open July 22
Flourtown
Maple Glen
Langhorne
Chalfont
St. Davids