Whole Foods to Test Bars in Stores

April 14, 2011Whole Foods to Test Bars in StoresDear Client:In the past 18 months, small bars have opened inside five Whole Foods Markets in California, and two each in Arizona, Illinois and Texas, among others. Earlier this month, it opened one inside its flagship store in Austin. By next year, the chain plans to open at least seven more, said co-chief Walter Robb. The bars feature local craft beers and wine. "Coming out of the recession, people are looking for