Amazon introduced the go store only a few months ago, the "perfect" model of their "customer-centric" model-- a store where no interaction with someone who might show an emotion might possibly be interpreted a wrong way. They are proud of the fact... — read more 

Again, we are getting conflicting messages about potential layoffs here. AMZN's officials are denying any plans about potential layoffs, paint rosy picture of what's about to come. On the other hand, 'sources close to the company' claim that the... — read more 

We are entering an era of deregulation and consolidation, where workers mean nothing. Better organize. Union anyone?

So...amazon has a drug and alcohol testing requirement for hiring. Bye Falecia...finally might have some TM that can work without slipping off to refresh themselves. Please say its so. My druggie TL is high at work...can't read or write...stinks yet... — read more 

Every single person I've ever met that worked for Amazon HQ is an a--hole. Grade-A, textbook, a--hole. Workaholics, no personality, mean, arrogant, evil a--holes Headed by the #1 a--hole in America, Jeff Bezos. Get out. Get out now. Even Sears is... — read more 

https://www.google.com/amp/www.cnbc.com/amp/2017/06/16/whole-foods-ceo-john-mackey-earned-8-million-from-the-amazon-deal.html

knowing he himself was selling out. how does this create long term shareholder wealth unless you can afford to buy amazon here. i can buy wmf in my 401k and a bunch of funds, not amazon.

All I have to say is hahahahahhahahahahahahahahahaha........ Laughing all the way to the bank. Will be going by mybold store in Seattle to collecting bet money from those that thought I was crazy last July. They all thought I was out of my mind when... — read more 

What do we as TM'S do with our empty stocks? Shall we sell what we can now or wait it out?

OK - so let's think how liberating it is to be acquired by Amazon. We do not have to fear competition any more, no anxiety about prices and margins, we simply do not have to produce profits any more - that's Amazon's way - we'll need to grow, that's... — read more 

I hope this means an end to the OTS.. Amazon has better shipping and tracking tech and get ready for the store to door delivery with amazon driver-less cars.. We will all be shoppers and stockers using apps to charge the rich,lazy,and glamorous and... — read more 

Well there you go...it was nothing anyway...the culture...everything was b.s...it's over now...shut this site down...we can all go home now

Hey, will we still get free pizza now that Bezos is in charge???

Free Prime for everyone!!!!

http://media.wholefoodsmarket.com/news/amazon-to-acquire-whole-foods-market June 16, 2017—Seattle, Wash. & Austin, Texas—Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM) today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger... — read more 

13.7 billion there is hope!

Does anyone know the process or timeline for the company's plan to eliminate Store Graphic Artist positions? I know they've started the process in some regions (although they aren't really publicising their intentions). Will this take place fairly... — read more 

Let's hear what John Mackey has to say about Jana Partners. In other news, our stock just lost almost two whole dollars, which by percent is more than five times the loss of the rest of the market on average. I doubt that petty name-calling can crash... — read more 

Who saw the town hall yesterday from global? It felt like it was all about global- how many new jobs they have, how many promotions they got and basically just patting themselves on the back. Not too much mention of all of the tm's in the stores that... — read more 

how is ots going on your store?

The regional shell game of hide the capital investment under the walnut comes to fruition. They specialty is replacing numerous craft beers,belgian monk bombers,ipa growlers with 12 packs of nascar beer-coors lite,bud lite,corona lite etc..they are... — read more 

The lay-offs in Oct 2015 was said to pave way for lower prices and an investment in technology so that we can become more competitive. At that time, WFM also committed on reducing operating costs by $300m and a comittment to investors of 1200 stores... — read more 

The lay-offs in Oct 2015 was said to pave way for lower prices and an investment in technology so that we can become more competitive. At that time, WFM also committed on reducing operating costs by $300m and a comittment to investors of 1200 stores... — read more 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.consumeraffairs.com/amp/news/whole-foods-class-action-over-food-weights-finds-second-life-060517.html Photo Photo credit: ChadPerez49 - Wikimedia Commons A previously dismissed class action suit against Whole Foods... — read more 

Hey does anyone know about the quarry wfm? I wonder if the store will close soon?

Anyone along the east coast going to check this place out. NC VA SC

Starbucks, WaWa, and Chipotle. They will go with best offer. The news...it is all over the press.

Heard that the Union thugs are starting to make headway in the NYC stores- morale is at an all time low- what better time to recruit for the Unions!! That will be a huge issue if one of the stores gets the right to vote!!

We haven't heard anything since the town hall...any news out there?

There has been numerous communication on this board as to the fate of buyers in the new WFM dispensation. With all the changes that are happening for now, I can tell you but one thing. This company is making changes in buying for inventory control... — read more 

WHY?

Does anybody know or can anybody guess how long a buyer Position will last before they are gone forever I just want to know how long I'll have a job. Serious responses only please.

how long has a team leader to do a team member job dialogue? i have been waiting for a month.

I took a continuing ed certification course at the local community college and now have a regular 9 to 5/M-F office job. Less money than I made as a TL but so much less stress and drama, plus I get weekends with the kids. So worth it and no more cult... — read more 

I'm aware that STLs keep detailed notes between one another about anything and everything that may raise an eyebrow about TMs. Aside from email what trackers exist for Team Leaders and do TLs have a legal right to view these trackers?

So, there have been a number of posts that people have made talking about their great jobs after leaving Whole Foods. Unfortunately they have been pretty vague. You don't have to be specific about location, but what companies have you gone to work... — read more 

The Coffee are Coffee bars from Allegro are a waste of time, beans, and money. We have coordinators that cover less than 1% of a stores sales from Allegro. Can we get a yogurt coordinator also? Maybe a Bottled Water Coordinator... Plenty of great... — read more