Good Harvest Market: To close Milwaukee store

CONTACT: Joe Nolan, 262-470-2511, Joe@goodharvestmarket.com

Waukesha, Wis. (February 9, 2009) – After a rough 15 months, Good Harvest Market is closing their Milwaukee location. Sales were negatively affected over the past year by the poor economy as well as sewer repairs in mid 2009, which often obliterated their storefront from view. Good Harvest will be offering all remaining food and health and beauty products at 20-40% off starting Wednesday, February 10th, and will close their doors no later than Saturday, February 20th.

“We have deep regret in announcing this closing, both from the core group of great customers we have, to our wonderful employees, some of whom will be losing their jobs and will be very missed.” said Joe Nolan, store owner. “While our pre-opening research pointed to a successful location, it’s apparent that the Third Ward area can’t sustain a natural food store, at least at this time. With the increasing number of condos and apartments in the area, we hope that someone will consider our location for a food store, which would give residents a local option for their grocery dollars, rather than having to drive several miles away.”

Good Harvest’s Waukesha County location remains open. In addition to more than 2000 gluten free options and thousands of organic items – including wine and beer, Good Harvest Market offers locally grown foods, sustainably harvested foods and fairly traded products. Strict standards are implemented that are above and beyond other stores: No products they carry have partially hydrogenated oils, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, added MSG, bleach or sodium nitrates. They offer the only organic salad bar in the area, as well as two organic soups each day.

Since 2005, Good Harvest Market has improved the health of local community members by offering the largest selection of organic products in the area, educating area residents about better choices in their food and overall health and reducing its carbon footprint by offering as many local products as possible. A portion of their sales goes to local causes and organizations. GHM is located at 1850 Meadow Lane, Pewaukee, just south of I-94 off Exit #293 in Waukesha Co.

Store hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Visit http://www.goodharvestmarket.com for more info.