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Whole Foods Market chief executive John Mackey faces backlash from customers
Whole Foods Market chief executive John Mackey faced a backlash from customers after he likened President Obama’s health care reforms to fascism.The comment was made during an interview to promote his new book when Mackey was asked about a 2009 article in the Wall Street Journal in which he had ...
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Whole Foods Market launches travel company
Organic grocery retailer Whole Foods Market has launched a travel company aimed at active food lovers who want to experience “what travel should taste like”.The venture, called Whole Journeys, offers 11 itineraries in Europe, China and the US and will run trips from April next year.Tours, which last from five ...
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AnalysisAnalysis: What ails the health food market?
It was a double blow for the health food industry this week when confectionary retailer Julian Graves fell into administration and the UK arm of Whole Foods reported widening losses.
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OpinionComment: UK health food market fails to capture consumer interest
The UK arm of the US health food retailer Whole Foods Market’s has reported that its losses have widened in the UK.
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NewsWhole Foods UK losses widen
Whole Foods Market’s losses widened in the UK in its year to September 25, 2011.
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OpinionComment: Why retailers should give things away
Logic would say that freebies are the shortest route to falling margins, but shoppers look kindly on those who offer them.
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GalleryStore of the week: Whole Foods Market, Glasshouse Street
For years, people have scratched their heads about the Whole Foods Market on Kensington High Street.
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GalleryIn pictures: Whole Foods Piccadilly opens
The US food retailer Whole Foods has just opened its relocated store in Piccadilly in central London.
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Whole Foods Market sets sight on store growth
Whole Foods Market sees the potential to more than triple its number of US stores, co-chief executive Walter Robb has said. Robb feels Whole Foods can grow its domestic store base from about 300 currently to 1,000 in the longer term.In Canada, the retailer is also looking to ramp up ...
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NewsWhole Foods Kensington store posts profit for first time
UPDATED: Upmarket US grocer Whole Foods has signed for a store in Fulham in London and revealed that its flagship store in Kensington is now EBITDA positive.
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NewsGrocers slash prices in battle to keep customers spending
Morrisons vows to help shoppers beat VAT rise while Asda guarantees to be cheaper than competitors
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NewsWhole Foods kick starts expansion with shops in Richmond and Glasgow
Whole Foods has kicked off its much-awaited UK expansion with plans for a store in Scotland next year and another in Richmond in 2013.
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Whole Foods Market reports net income rocketed 53.5% in Q3
Whole Foods Market reported net income rocketed 53.5% to $65.7m (£41.1m) for its third quarter. Total sales increased 15% to $2.2bn (£1.4bn), while like-for-likes were up 8.8%. Whole Foods also boosted sales through a focus on opening smaller stores. Co-chief executive Walter Robb said: “We know that the economy is ...
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NewsWhole Foods on the lookout for more UK sites
Whole Foods is seeking stores of about 25,000 sq ft to 35,000 sq ft for its next UK shops.
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NewsWhole Foods UK sales fall, but losses reduce
Sales fell at upmarket grocer Whole Foods’ five UK stores in the year to last September, but the company managed to slash its operating loss in the period.
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Whole Foods Market sales increase of 13.1% in Q2
Whole Foods Market reported that sales rose 13.1% during its second quarter to reach $2.1bn (£1.4bn). Like-for-like sales rose 8.7%, while identical store sales, excluding four relocations, increased 7.7%. EBITDA rose 40% to $182.3m (£126.3m), while net income increased 91.3% to $67.4m (£46.7m).The retailer also announced that John Mackey will ...
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NewsWhole Foods Market revives UK expansion
US organic grocer Whole Foods Market has revived its plans for expansion in the UK as its US business starts to recover from the economic slump.
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NewsWhole Foods UK launches online offer
Whole Foods Market has launched an online grocery offer in the UK.
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Whole Foods Market reports 2.3% sales increase
Organic retailer Whole Foods Market reported a 2.3% sales increase to $1.8bn (£1.1 bn) for the fourth quarter to September 27.Comparable store sales decreased 0.9% versus a 0.4% increase the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA soared 46% to $133.5m (£81.8 m). Chief executive John Mackey said: “We believe our sales have ...
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NewsWhole Foods boss says he sells a 'bunch of junk'
Whole Foods chief executive John Mackey has told shoppers he sells “a bunch of junk”.