Retail concept to watch: Whole Foods Daily Market Shop

Whole Foods this spring opened a small-format, grab-and-go store in New York City. At 2,500 square feet, the shop is situated next to a full-size Whole Foods and features a focus on local products. Here's an inside look. 

The store’s self-serve acai bowls are the first of their kind in the Northeast, Whole Foods said, offering customers an acai base to top with a selection of fresh cut fruit, granola, nuts, berries and more.

Hot prepared foods include breakfast bowls and oatmeal, and lunch and dinner options encompass paninis, half chickens, salmon and sides. Also available are grab-and-go sandwiches, salads and soups. A mochi freezer offers popular flavors, including vanilla, mango, strawberry and chocolate.

Two dedicated grocery aisles highlight single-serve convenience-based and everyday essentials, including pet food. A small Whole Body section features toothbrushes, shampoos, deodorant, cough drops, candles and travel-sized products.

Self-checkouts are paired with staffed registers, offering customers the opportunity to get in and out faster.