Whole Foods Market® Introduces 365 by Whole Foods Market™
June 11 2015 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Announces president of new smaller
footprint, quality-meets-value stores opening in 2016
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: WFM) today announced the name
of its new streamlined, value-focused brand: 365 by Whole Foods
Market. Slated to begin opening in 2016, the new stores will
offer convenience and everyday low prices on natural and organic
products that meet the company’s industry-leading quality
standards.
Jeff Turnas, a 20-year Whole Foods Market veteran, will
serve as president of 365 by Whole Foods Market and will be
based at the company’s headquarters in Austin. Turnas has held
various leadership positions on both the product and operations
fronts, including president of the company’s North Atlantic Region,
and most recently as president of its U.K. Region.
“We are excited to introduce 365 by Whole Foods Market to
bring healthy foods to even more communities with a fresh,
quality-meets-value shopping experience that’s fun and convenient,”
Turnas said. “A modern, streamlined design with innovative
technology and a carefully curated product mix will offer an
efficient and rewarding way to grocery shop.”
“For the past 37 years, we have built our company by leading
with high quality standards and continuous innovation. We are now
excited for the next evolution to extend our offerings to a broader
audience in a way that complements our successful Whole Foods
Market brand,” Turnas said.
For more information, visit media.wfm.com or 365WFM.com.
About Whole Foods Market®
Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market
(wholefoodsmarket.com, NASDAQ: WFM), is the leading natural and
organic food retailer. As America’s first national certified
organic grocer, Whole Foods Market was named “America’s Healthiest
Grocery Store” by Health magazine. The company's motto, “Whole
Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”™ captures its mission to ensure
customer satisfaction and health, Team Member excellence and
happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and
environmental improvement. Thanks to the company’s more than 88,000
team members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100
Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 18
consecutive years. In fiscal year 2014, the company had sales of
more than $14 billion and currently has more than 420 stores in the
United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. For more company news
and information, please visit media.wfm.com.
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