Why is there some kind of allegiance in the NA where no one mentions the ineptness of STLs? 5 meat tms in CHA were suspended. Not to mention the boxes and boxes of out of code products they had (is that why prices are so high?). A mess. Isn't this a... — read more
WB ATL
Can anyone please tell me, with the grocery and WB combo team is there a WB ATL ? If so is this happening in every store or on a store by store basis. ALso what is the WB ATL job description, do they make their own schedule or does the TL of the... — read more
Will current mid Atlantic TL's be given severance pay as a result of team combos in 2017?
I'm not interested in relocating or being a combo team leader. Doesn't WF have to give us severance due to internal restructuring? Does anyone know how this was handled in the regions that have already been through team combos? Leadership is still... — read more
You guys need serious therapy and/or another job.
I work for another "starts with a W company" on layoff.com and I accidentally clicked on Whole Foods. Now I visit regularly to feel better about myself and my job(that I'll probably get laid off for someday). But seriously, for the love, most of you... — read more
le---an Boulder woman sues Whole Foods over discrimination allegations
Is this Omar's store? DENVER – A Boulder woman is suing Whole Foods Market, claiming she was forced to resign from her graphic artist position at the Boulder flagship store after she was continually harassed by her co-workers and superiors because... — read more
Why no statement from regional about the fired/suspended store team leaders in the mid Atlantic?
Any updates?
Any serious info about 2017?
Rumors are going around in this company does anyone have some serious info. About what's happening after the holidays?
gofundme for our STLs
we need to do something to help our stls out. i know one that almost had to work 6 days the other week. luckily he convinced a TL work a 6th day and do a shifty shift instead.
Trader Joes buying WFM!!......
Krofer lost the bidding war, spring 2017.
Major labor fraud in the Mid Atlantic region
About half a dozen, and soon to be more STLs and ASTLs in the mid Atlantic were fired for labor fraud. They wanted to look good and make it as if all teams were meeting labor. So they shuffled labor from team to team. This affects gainsharing so team... — read more
To all the haters on this site
Let's agree to put it to rest for one day on this site....and give THANKS...what a great day...what a great country...up Donald trump!
suspended Store team leaders
Whole Foods Market Mid Atlantic now has 8 suspended store team leaders for steeling Time and money from The team members that work hard in their store. its the thick of the holiday season when Whole foods needs all leadership on deck to Drive... — read more
Whole Foods Lives Up to Whole Paycheck Nickname This Thanksgiving (Bloomsberg artcile)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-22/whole-foods-price-problems-in-full-view-with-thanksgiving-surge -The price of a basket of 20 ingredients commonly used to prepare Thanksgiving dinner -- things like turkey, potatoes, canned corn... — read more
Whole Foods Layoffs 2017
If you look at things carefully, use your brain, you may notice that many folks are leaving and there are rumors about layoffs in Austin.
There are two kinds of team leaders (My experience in the Mid-Atlantic)
I worked in the Mid-Atlantic region for about ten years and I think much of what I saw in terms of team leaders can be classified into two types ; Those who really bust their butts, work hard and actually go out on the sales floor. These team leaders... — read more
Wondering...
I am wondering if lay-offs are happening at my local Whole Foods (Santa Barbara). Clerks that were once friendly now seem to all have just returned from a funeral. Today I was almost run over by a speeding produce cart. I've worked in grocery stores... — read more
After the holidays SW - you're fired!
Work as hard as you can, keep apologizing to guests, get through these stressful holidays. You can rest when they let you go in January.
Market Team Leader
Market Team Leader (Grocery, Specialty, and Whole Body Team Leader) SUMMARY: The Market Team Leader is accountable for all department operations including those of the sub-teams: Frozen Foods, Bulk, Grocery, Dairy, Wine, Cheese, Coffee, Nutrition... — read more
For eight years now, at every holiday...
they put out all this bulk PFDS, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, stuffing, etc....every year...in big containers, family size obviously...this year many have stickers on them that say "Easy Holiday Shortcut". Problem is, they ALL HAVE A USE BY... — read more
HOLIDAYS 2016
Hey fellow team members. Starting to feel a difference now that the holidays are starting? The level of communication might as well be mute.
Wfm will limp on...
There was a time when Whole Foods thrived and team members were well taken care of...wfm just survives now...and there is no shame in that ...but there is also no plan to take good care of Team members any more...it's not in the current business... — read more
Stocks up on acquisition rumors...AGAIN...
We all know that these rumors are coming out of Austin because they keep recycling the same ones every few months. It would be nice if the stock would recover for legitimate and completely public reasons, but I don't see that happening, at least... — read more
365 Stores!
If the 365 stores were doing great, then why was there no mention in the recent earnings call? Or are they concealing or embarasssed to report do? Or am I missing something? We all know that the 365 stores will not save this company!
Interesting read. I agree with most of not all of it.
http://www.businessinsider.com/sumzero-whole-foods-2016-11/#sumzero-what-were-the-biggest-risks-associated-with-the-trade-in-your-view-8
Turkey Orders 2016
Just wondering what other store's orders look like. I just left work and our turkey orders are negative comping from last year by 11%, this date (13th). My astl called a few customers who ordered with us for years, and they're going to Kroger now??... — read more
Is 365 stores the life saver on this sinking ship??
http://www.theearthchild.co.za/aldi-go-full-organic-bans-pesticides-rivals-whole-foods-healthiest-grocery-store/ Clearly 365 was cooked up to compete with this changes at Aldi. What I don't get, is why WFM has to destroy everything that made our... — read more
No. 5 (Worst CEO's of 2015) foxbusiness.com
Let us just remind ourselves that with the end of 2016 fast approaching both JM & WR made No. 5 of the Worst CEO's list on Foxbusiness.com for 2015. Now that, WR is leaving, I wonder if WFM now makes Top 3 for 2016? Any thoughts??
Alabama
As of 9 a.m. Nov. 10, Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM) is open for business in Montgomery, Alabama. Since Whole Foods is usually located in mid to high-income areas and Montgomery has a median household income of $43,390 (according Sperling’s Best... — read more
Posts that are getting deleted
What makes a post on here get deleted?? I've seen a post on here twice that got deleted while the rest stayed.... So what's really up, can people delete these things if they know this will ruin their reputation?
More layoffs coming.
it's official everyone more layoffs are on the way after the holidays. TL that didn't make the cut on combining teams are for sure going and also team members on final will be on the chopping block. So get your resume ready. There is life after whole... — read more
Cedar Park is too conservative for 365
Cedar Park is the first bright red layer on Austin's blue center. Should've gone with Manor.
How bout that EPS?!
You cut the number of shares!
MA STLs Leaving
There is a rumor going around that at least three MA STLs are being forced out or to step down, because of "moving labor" around. Does anyone know the truth of this situation? There was apparently some STL only conference call surrounding labor this... — read more
Tell the truth (HOW QUALITY HAS CHANGED)
Im submitting a list of all the items whole foods carries that are no longer freshly made (3rd party) and/or the company has allowed the quality to fall to every major news outlet. Lets break the lie to pieces and force them to give us more labor and... — read more
Safeway Takes Over Andronico’s Community Markets
http://sf.eater.com/2016/11/3/13513288/safeway-andronicos-community-markets-purchase-san-francisco Grocery giant Safeway has captured a local market in its corporate web. Andronico’s Community Markets, the 87-year-old regional grocery store with five... — read more
Tips to prepare for electing to take the severance...
Take your time if offered severance DO NOT SIGN anything until you clearly understand it If you are over 40 years old you are under a protected class http://www.discoverwinningways.com/severence-packages Update your W2 withholdings to 10+ as the tax... — read more
Word of Advice: Try to get offered severance
Hey, if layoffs are a-comin', do yourself a favor and try to get laid off with severance. It may be a few months, but it's free cash. IF YOU STAY, you will NOT get a raise but your workload will increase. Then they will look to cashier your behind... — read more
'What-A-Rob' pulls 'What's-A-Job'
Alibaba and the forty thieves may be a fairytale but not anymore at WFM. A CEO (according to Forbes) that racked-up 338 days of PTO and subsequently the company lost over 40 percent of its value. Despite that gets rewarded with 10m greenbacks, 30... — read more
TL Layoffs
TLs are going to receive an offer similar to previous layoffs. take a huge paycut and stay on board, or leave with some cash. Next 180 days. Goal is to be in line with typical market manager pay at other grocers. No more $50k retail management jobs... — read more