We know Prime Day is the 16th to 17th, but why is this week now a national black out week? Why have teams been instructed to leave certain fixtures empty for something to be merched in that week?

How is the Prime Discount Affecting you Business?

Anyone else have Optimus showing up to stock shelves? A third party or the new face of Amazon -Whole Foods?

Can I stack me prime and employee discounts?

So with SODA the SSS is going to have take take in hanging signs. TL can't even figure out email so you know we will have to order their signs

I received a packet yesterday and it said part of the sign making role will have to be done by the SSS. Do you know if it comes with a PAY INCREASE besides the 10 hour increase? The sign maker at our store said it should since its a lot of work that... — read more 

If find his statement that he stands up to Amazon so historical that I can stop laughing. Isn't he the idiot that had to sell because of all the poor decisions made on his watch? Yay he's a badass all right. Just move on. You had your shot.....

I'm curious, how many of you are already searching for something better? Or is it easier to just hate on Whole Foods and do nothing to better your situation?

I have been with Whole Foods for many years now..and the change that has happwnwd since Amazon took over is so sad.. I do understand the need for change..that is thee way of the world..but so many team memebers have left and the morale is not there... — read more 

Well well, I see John Mackey isn’t concerned about being fired by Amazon. I guess not, you walked away with a tidy sum of money. Mackey you’re nothing more than a country hick that opened a small grocery store and got lucky. Amazon will crap on you... — read more 

This is going to be fun to watch. My meeting with my lawyer went well and I’m suing. You can’t advertise for a position with certain qualifications and give the job to someone that is totally unqualified. See you a. . .holes in court.

Our SGA was allowed to panel for a Store Support TL position at our location despite having never managed or even worked on a team in her entire time at WFM. They reposted for that position, then gave her an ATL job without having an additional... — read more 

So my extra 10% off did not work on sale items (with the yellow tag) I’m an ex tm so I know how messed up our data can be but really???!!! All of the signs and then it doesn’t work. Unfortunately I looked at the receipt after I left the store. I... — read more 

I can’t trust my team leader plus leadership please help!

Somebody mentioned in another thread that they've heard big and expensive to run stores will be closing, and mentioned Lamar in Austin among them. Can't figure out if this is an actual rumor or somebody trolling. Has anybody heard more about this?... — read more 

Now instead of ordering for OTS they want us to feed the beast, pack out the shelves now all the sudden they're not worried about back stock, so everything we were taught for ots is meaningless , will this company ever make up its mind, I'm guessing... — read more 

Any receivers active already?

How was that severance , nice check ??

I am trying to plan a career change within WFM and have been trying to figure out our tech support model. I may move to another region and am wondering if this support model is found in all regions. In our region we have the following structure: *SSS... — read more 

Is WF still paying $11.50 an hour? It’s no wonder anyone that’s good doesn’t stay and only the mutants stay long term anymore.

Good or bad idea? I frankly have no issues with GMO foods and I think people really need to educate themselves on the issue more before deciding to not consume it, but I'm afraid this will alienate a whole bunch of our customers... — read more 

What happened to the GHD? I used to call and get friendly folks who would help me. Now I call and get befuddled people who sound like they never answered a phone before, and more often than not the issue doesn't get resolved. Who exactly is answering... — read more 

I quit a few months ago. Just curious.

Florida peeps, did they make you schedule “prime ambassadors”? We are told to schedule someone for 40 hours a week to sit at a table and anticipate prime questions from customers. Seems like over kill and a waste of money. Most stores aren’t doing... — read more 

Any news on potential store closings any time soon?

So - what's going on with the marketing team as things should be wrapping up now with interviews, offer letters, relocations, etc. It's been crickets on here about it!

What’s the next big thing happening?! I’ve heard rumblings of a vote happening today from all rps and that something will be happening in late June that will drive a lot of traffic (not prime discounts, something bigger)

No WFM on the list but build a bear is right up there!!

Our store meeting scheduled for Wednesday (5/29) has been canceled!?!?

Well everyone, it’s almost over. Now let’s see how our bosses in the Mid Atlantic region handle this. Let’s see how the ladies in the north east handle it. Just wait, all your jobs will be gone shortly!! I hope they all rot in hell. Your WFM will... — read more 

It’s going to be tilted “How to promote your friends and ruin the company”. The first thing amazon should do is give the regional and central office a good douching. Why would amazon keep people that caused the company to need to be sold?

You’re closing. As usual it’s a secret. Not making enough money which equates to smaller bonuses for the big wigs, and your new global rvp. They don’t like their bonus being touched. If it’s their bonus or your survival you lose every time. Sorry you... — read more 

We have not gotten it since early 2017.

Were the lines slowed down by people fumbling with the app? Did the elderly flip-phone folks get angry?

Please ask Whole Foods exactly what CIO has accomplished since coming in and being paid ridiculous amounts of money. Rewards? Full of glitches. Gone. Digital coupons? Worked sporadically, half the content was inaccurate. Gone. Data Monster? It’s a... — read more 

Have you noticed an increase of external new hires for leadership roles mainly ASTL’s and TL’s? That should tell ya everything . With this level of stress a lot of TL’s and ATL’ are leaving to different jobs or they’re firing them for not following... — read more 

I have it on very good authority that a RP has recently contacted a headhunter. Changes are coming people, get out in front of it so you’ll be prepared. Don’t be blindly lead to the slaughter by the people above you, they don’t care about you... — read more 

Amazon is going to roll in and these idiots are not going to know what hit them.

I thought this all had to do with ordering truck to shelf! It has taken on a life of its own mandating every move now in the stores. It is a toxic fungus out of control. Really people it's a grocery store. I now have to read e mails twice a day!?!... — read more 

Just got an email saying there is a mandatory meeting May 29th and it’s at 10:30 pm. Does anyone know any details? My STL isn’t giving any details.