Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Opens Three and Announces Ten Additional Arizona Stores

PHOENIX, March 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market today announced the locations of an additional ten Fresh & Easy markets in Arizona. Fresh & Easy currently has 15 markets operating in the state, including three which opened today:

-- 32nd & Greenway, Phoenix -- Sossaman Road & Southern Avenue, Mesa -- Higley & Ray, Gilbert

"The response from our new neighbors has been fantastic," said Tim Mason, CEO Fresh & Easy. "We are excited to bring fresh, wholesome food at affordable prices to even more neighborhoods in Arizona."

Fresh & Easy now has 37 announced locations in Arizona. The sites revealed today include:

-- 43rd Avenue & Bell Road, Phoenix -- 19th Avenue & Greenway Road, Phoenix -- 7th Street & Thunderbird Road, Phoenix -- Gilbert Road & Chandler, Chandler -- Gilbert Road & Guadalupe Road, Gilbert -- Gilbert Road & Southern Avenue, Mesa -- Higley Road & Queen Creek Road, Queen Creek -- Pima Road & Union Hills Drive, Scottsdale -- Scottsdale Road & Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale -- Baseline Road & Kyrene Road, Tempe

Fresh & Easy currently has 58 grocery markets open throughout Southern California, Arizona and Nevada. The company is a subsidiary of U.K.-based Tesco, one of the world's largest international retailers, which has invested $2 billion over five years in Fresh & Easy.

At roughly 10,000 square feet, Fresh & Easy markets are smaller than the typical supermarket to give customers a faster, easier shopping experience. In addition to fresh, prepared meals and produce, Fresh & Easy offers everyone's favorite national brand products and household items, all at everyday low prices.

Fresh & Easy brand products have no artificial colors or flavors, no added trans fats, and only use preservatives where absolutely necessary. The company also offers a range of national brands and authentic products, as well as fresh, prepared meals.

Each store employs approximately 20 to 30 people. All Fresh & Easy employees work a minimum of 20 hours per week, which ensures everyone is eligible for comprehensive and affordable health care. Entry-level positions start at $9 an hour in Arizona and offer a quarterly bonus of up to 10%.

More information regarding Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market can be found at http://www.freshandeasy.com.

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market

CONTACT: Brendan Wonnacott, Office, +1-916-554-3466, Cell,
+1-310-384-3833, for Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market

Web site: http://www.freshandeasy.com/