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With food and other items that are free of pesticides, preservatives, sweeteners, and cruelty, Whole Foods Market knows more about guiltless eating and shopping than most retailers. The world's #1 natural foods chain by far -- now that it has acquired its main rival Wild Oats Markets -- the company operates more than 280 stores in the 38 US states, Canada, and the UK. The stores emphasize perishable products, which account for about two-thirds of sales. Whole Foods Market offers more than 2,150 items in four lines of private-label products (such as the premium Whole Foods line). Founded in Austin, Texas, in 1980, Whole Foods Market pioneered the supermarket concept in natural and organic foods retailing.
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550 Bowie St.
Austin, TX 78703
| | Phone: | 512-477-4455 | | Fax: | 512-482-7000 |
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| Financial
Highlights | | Fiscal Year End: | September | | Revenue (2008): | 7953.90 M | | Revenue Growth (1 yr): | 20.70% | | Employees (2008): | 52,900 | | Employee Growth (1 yr): | 0.60% |
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Key People
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Chairman and CEO:
John P. Mackey
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Co-President and COO:
A. C. Gallo
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EVP and CFO:
Glenda J. Chamberlain
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