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Sprouts Farmers Market is promoting a festive holiday season with a focus on healthy, fresh options available online until November 23. Customers can pre-order a range of turkey and holiday meats, from natural to organic, alongside prepared meals and party trays. The company is dedicated to safety by adhering to CDC guidelines during the pandemic. A special Instagram cooking demo with Chef Cat Cora is scheduled for November 10. Sprouts emphasizes quality, offering meats raised without antibiotics and has convenient delivery and curbside pickup options available starting November 11.

Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) reported a strong third quarter for 2020, achieving net sales of $1.6 billion, a 9.5% increase from 2019. Comparable store sales grew by 4.2%, and net income reached $60 million, climbing from $26 million a year earlier. Adjusted diluted earnings per share hit $0.52, up 136% year-over-year. Despite a 30.1% SG&A expense ratio, driven by COVID-related costs, the company opened six new stores during the quarter. The outlook for Q4 suggests continued sales growth, with anticipated adjusted EPS of $0.36 to $0.40.

Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation has announced $1.6 million in donations to support 120 nonprofit organizations across 23 states, addressing urgent food access issues exacerbated by the pandemic.

These funds include 113 Neighborhood Grants and seven high-impact grants aimed at strengthening program capabilities. Notable initiatives include providing fresh groceries and virtual cooking classes to families and distributing fresh produce to food-insecure communities. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded $12 million to support nonprofits focused on community food needs.

Sprouts Farmers Market (Nasdaq: SFM) will release its third-quarter financial results for the period ending September 27, 2020, on October 28, 2020, after market close. A conference call to discuss these results will be held at 2:00 PM PDT (5:00 PM EDT) on the same day. Interested investors can access the call via a webcast on the company's website. The audio replay will be available for 72 hours following the call. With over 350 stores across 23 states, Sprouts continues to grow as a key player in the healthy grocery market.

Thompson Thrift Retail Group has announced that Sprouts Farmers Market will anchor Sonoran Creek Marketplace, a significant retail development in Maricopa, Arizona, slated to open in September 2021. This 75,000-square-foot project, with an estimated cost of $30 million, is aimed at enhancing the community's retail offerings, which currently lack specialty grocers. The development will feature 23,293-square-foot Sprouts alongside other tenants, creating nearly 300 new jobs. The area is experiencing rapid growth, with approximately 22,000 new residential units planned in Maricopa.

Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) reported second-quarter 2020 results, achieving net sales of $1.6 billion, a 16% increase year-over-year. Comparable store sales rose 9.1%, with net income reaching $67 million, up from $35 million in 2019. Diluted earnings per share increased to $0.57, compared to $0.30 a year ago. The company opened 6 new stores, totaling 350 across 23 states. While July comparable store sales are estimated to rise 9%, SFM noted ongoing uncertainties due to COVID-19, impacting its cost structure and outlook.

Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) will release its second-quarter financial results for the period ending June 28, 2020, on July 29, 2020, after the market closes. A conference call with management will follow at 2:00 PM PDT to discuss these results. Investors can listen in via a webcast on the company's investor relations webpage or by pre-registering for the phone call. A replay of the call will be available for 72 hours after the event. Sprouts, known for its fresh and organic products, operates 350 stores across 23 states and employs over 35,000 individuals.

Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) has appointed J. Scott Neal as the new Chief Fresh Merchandising Officer, effective June 15, 2020. Neal, with over 25 years of retail experience, particularly in fresh food merchandising, previously held senior positions at Walmart U.S. His role will focus on enhancing Sprouts' fresh supply chain and product offerings. CEO Jack Sinclair expressed enthusiasm for Neal's expertise as the company implements its growth strategy aimed at providing healthier options for consumers.

Sprouts Farmers Market (Nasdaq: SFM) announced that CEO Jack Sinclair and CFO Denise Paulonis will present at Bernstein’s 36th Annual Strategic Decisions Virtual Conference. The fireside chat will take place on May 27, 2020, at 1:30 pm EDT. Investors can access a live webcast on the Company’s Investor Relations website, with an archived replay available afterward. Sprouts is a leading retailer specializing in fresh, natural, and organic products, operating over 340 stores across 23 states and employing more than 32,000 people.