News that privately held grocery store chain owner Albertsons Cos is considering the purchase of Sprouts Natural Market has sent shares surging in recent sessions. Sprouts operates more than 240 stores in 15 states that offer organic and health food, as well as natural home and personal care products.
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Better Buy: Whole Foods Market, Inc. vs. Sprouts Farmers Market Inc
And emerging from the Great Recession, it proved to be an amazingly profitable niche to occupy. But with that success came competition — from traditional grocers and specialty shops alike.