CM&B completes second Whole Foods Market Daily Shop

Manhattan, NY CM&B (Construction Management and Builders, Inc.) has completed its second Daily Shop for Whole Foods Market, continuing the expansion of the grocer’s small-format, grab-and-go concept.

Located in StuyTown, the newest Daily Shop follows the debut of the Third Avenue location in September 2024. A third store, on 50th Street, is scheduled to open June 4, 2025, as part of CM&B’s continued collaboration with Whole Foods. At just over 10,000 s/f, each location is approximately a quarter the size of a typical Whole Foods Market and is tailored for Manhattan’s fast-paced urban lifestyle.

The rollout builds on CM&B’s long-standing relationship with Whole Foods Market, which includes more than 275 projects completed across the United States. “When we first began working with Whole Foods Market more than two decades ago, we couldn't have imagined how transformative this partnership would become,” said Joe Venie, senior vice president at CM&B. “It’s a true example of People.Building. We focus on more than construction, creating lasting value through deep collaboration.”

For the Daily Shop initiative, CM&B provided early-stage services, including support from lease negotiations through pre-construction. This approach helped the team anticipate and address site logistics, traffic flow, and mechanical systems well before construction began. “Leading the construction of the Daily Shop concept for Whole Foods Market, has been a fulfilling experience.” said Mark Skawinski, project executive at CM&B. “By engaging early, providing detailed pre-construction planning, and executing with both precision and adaptability, we are exceeding expectations despite the unique challenges. It has been a privilege to bring these principles to life on projects that continue to deepen a relationship rooted in trust and collaboration.”

The project team included BRR Architecture, STUDIOGEE Architecture + Design, Henderson Engineers, and Schweitzer. From concept to execution, each partner brought a unique strength to the table—architecture, engineering, design, and technical innovation—all aligned with one clear mission: delivering on the client’s vision with precision and impact. “BRR’s collaboration with CM&B on the Whole Foods Market Daily Shop rollout in New York has been a great experience for our entire team,” said McKenzie Samp, associate at BRR Architecture. “Their knowledge and skills work hand-in-hand with our architectural vision and created a strong, seamless partnership that allowed everyone to navigate New York’s unique challenges with efficiency. Our relationship and collaboration allowed us to bring our client’s Daily Shop vision to life, starting with the launch of the first successful store in Lenox Hill.” 

As Whole Foods Market reimagines the grocery experience, CM&B remains a trusted partner, helping turn vision into reality through strategic planning and precise execution.