Category: Whole Foods

 

Whole Foods Market, founded in 1980 by John Mackey, Renee Lawson Hardy, Craig Weller, and Mark Skiles, originated in Austin, Texas. As a pioneer in the natural and organic foods movement, the brand has evolved into one of the world’s leading retailers of natural and organic foods.

The company’s business model revolves around offering high-quality, responsibly sourced products that promote health and well-being. The brand distinguishes itself by maintaining strict quality standards, including bans on artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives in its products. With a commitment to sustainability, the chain supports local farmers and suppliers, prioritizing organic and non-GMO options whenever possible. Whole Foods Market operates over 500 locations across North America and the United Kingdom.
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Cool Off Helps Beat The Heat With New Towelette Product

by Kristen Cloud

With the temperatures constantly rising, many of us are trying to find a way to cool down. Cool Off® is a convenient pocket-sized, natural, icy cold personal cooling towelette that gives you an initial cool blast, and then keeps you cool ongoing. Whether you are suffering from heat due to sports, outdoor activities, hot flashes, […]

Posted in, Amazon Fresh, Marketing News, Midwest, National, Southwest, Whole Foods

Caddell: NARMS/IFBA Readies for a New Beginning

by Shelby Team

By Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor The National Association for Retail Merchandising Services (NARMS) is moving its base of operations from Wisconsin to Colorado, making changes to headquarters staff, assessing the services it offers and looking ahead to its own future as sales move into alternative channels. Tom Caddell, NARMS International executive director, spoke to The Shelby […]

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Report: Sam’s Club, Aldi, Publix, H-E-B Have Most Loyal Customers

by Kristen Cloud

A new research report published by Temkin Group, “2012 Temkin Loyalty Ratings,” indicates that only seven companies—four of which are grocery retailers—earned “very strong” loyalty ratings: Sam’s Club, Aldi, USAA, Publix, credit unions, Amazon.com, and H-E-B. At the other end of the spectrum, 37 companies earned “very weak” loyalty ratings. The research examines consumer loyalty […]

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2012 Delaware Profile: State Slowly Emerges from Recession

by Kristen Cloud

[gn_note color=”#b1cbde”]The 2012 Delaware Profile originally ran in the February 2012 edition of The Shelby Report of the Northeast. The profile will be published on theshelbyreport.com one month after it has run in print.[/gn_note] by Ashley Bates/staff writer The economic recovery in Delaware has been slow, but the state seems to be pulling out of […]

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2011 Illinois Profile: Retailers’ Roots Run Deep

by Shelby Team

[gn_note color=”#FFCC00″]The 2011 Illinois Profile originally ran in the November 2011 edition of The Shelby Report of the Midwest. Due to reader requests we will be posting our Profiles from each edition of The Shelby Report. The profile will be published on theshelbyreport.com one month after it has run in print.[/gn_note] by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor […]

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BI-LO Makes Consumer Reports “Nice” List

by Shelby Team

On Nov. 21, the TODAY show featured Consumer Report’s “2011 Naughty and Nice Holiday List,” a compilation of well-known companies that are awarded points for consumer good behavior. BI-LO was among the likes of Amazon, Costco, American Express and Microsoft for its coupon policy, which doubles the money back for any customer that is unsatisfied […]