Wild Oats to Expand Stores, Product Offerings

BOULDER, Colo.--Wild Oats Markets Inc. announced it will be expanding its store square footage to accommodate new departments and additional products. It will increase the average size of its stores to 30,000 sq. ft. and add new categories to "refine its mix of natural products." New categories will include housewares and gift items, expanded beer and wine sections and expanded floral and bakery departments. A little bit of shuffling will take place--approximately eight stores are expected to be closed, but another eight that fit the new format will open.