Shoppers line up for fresh food, specialty items, and opening-day excitement at Sprouts’ newest Southside location.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — It felt a little like Black Friday Friday morning as Sprouts Farmers Market officially opened the doors to its brand-new Corpus Christi location along Everhart Road in the Southside Business Improvement District.
Early risers lined up outside the impressive new building, ready to be among the first shoppers inside—and ready for a full weekend of grand opening celebrations.
One of those early birds was Debbie Marchant, a longtime Sprouts customer who didn’t mind waiting her turn.
“The growth in Corpus Christi is pretty exciting,” Marchant said. “I’ve shopped here for many years since I’ve been back in retirement, and we just thought, why not? We’re retired—it’d be fun.”
The larger store means more space, more products, and more of what shoppers already love for Marchant, which includes discovering what’s new—and picking up a favorite treat.
“They’ll be able to deliver more with the bigger store,” she said. “And I really like their cranberry muffins, so I’m looking forward to grabbing one of those.”
Customers say Sprouts continues to stand out because of its fresh bakery, produce, and specialty items for people with dietary needs.
“The products are fresh, and the bakery is fresh right there,” Marchant explained. “They have so many options for people with allergies. When my sister visits, I can always find things here that she can eat.”
As the line continued to grow behind her, excitement only built. Shoppers were handed reusable bags and hoped for a few coupons tucked inside—just another bonus for opening day.
And yes, the moment may be worthy of sharing on social media.
“I might take pictures and post it,” Marchant laughed. “Say I was one of the first.”
With a strong turnout and weekend-long events planned, Sprouts’ newest location is already making a fresh first impression on Corpus Christi’s Southside.