Whole Foods Market in 2008: Mission, Core Values, and StrategyWhole Foods Market in 2008: Mission, Core Values, and StrategyWhat are the chief elements of the strategy that Whole Foods Market is pursuing?The chief elements of the strategy that Whole Foods Market is pursuing are to establish their company as a market leader of natural and organic super markets. They are looking to accomplish this by offering the highest quality, naturally preserved food to the world market and eventually become an international brand. The company is also recruiting specialized and knowledgeable employees as they are determined to establish a unique value chain experience and stimulate their growth as well as their profit margin. Additionally, the strategy focuses on sustainable agriculture and serves members of the community. Their slogan is a great metaphor for their strategy, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet.”
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Whole Foods Market in 2008: Mission, Core Values, and StrategyWhole Foods Market in 2008: Mission, Core Values, and Strategy[snip]
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Whole Foods Market, based in Seattle, has become one of my favorite grocery brands. It is one of my favorite stores on Earth. Its focus on sourcing the freshest, most wholesome foods for the world’s customers. The food is delicious and we are always hungry for more good. We are always looking for ways to improve our product and service brand and to build on the growing knowledge of our customers. I can give you an example of a company that has a successful product that can help grow its store in Canada. The company is focused on the healthy health of its customers and is focused on the growing knowledge of our customers. We are a group of people who have dedicated all their energy to the best that this country has to offer. Since 2007, we have grown to 10 employees, 7 million members and 1 million dollars a month providing a unique and profitable brand. We’ve developed strong relationships with the community, we support all local businesses, and we help people become healthier and have an impact on people globally, and to many areas outside our company. Our aim is to bring new members and new markets to Whole Foods through business and partnerships. Our main goal is to make it easier for all who join us and grow their store in a sustainable way. Today, we’re working with industry stakeholders to implement the strategy that will create new opportunities for Whole Foods in Canada.”–Wal-Mart Stores Inc.[/snip]
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We are working with industry stakeholders to implement the strategy that will create new opportunities for Whole Foods in Canada. We are going to continue our strong relationships with the community, we support all local businesses, and we support people globally, and to many areas outside our company. Our aim is to bring new members and new markets to Whole Foods through business and partnerships.[/p]
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We are working with industry stakeholders to implement the strategy that will create new opportunities for Whole Foods in Canada. We’re going to continue our strong relationships with the community, we support all local businesses, and we support people globally, and to many areas outside our company.[/p]
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We are working with industry stakeholders to implement the strategy that will create new opportunities for Whole Foods in Canada. We are going to continue our strong ties with the community, we support all local businesses, and we support people globally, and to many areas outside our company.[/p]
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We work with industry stakeholders to implement the strategy that will create new opportunities for Whole Foods in Canada. We will continue to promote the products and services that create the best living environments in the world that grow the world’s economy, create opportunity for our employees and make Canada more livable.”[/p]
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We work with industry stakeholders to implement the strategy that will create new opportunities for Whole Foods in Canada. We will continue to promote the products and services that create the best living environments in the world that grow the world’s economy, create opportunity for our employees and make Canada more livable.[/p]
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Whole Foods Market in 2008: Mission, Core Values, and StrategyWhole Foods Market in 2008: Mission, Core Values, and Strategy[snip]
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Whole Foods Market, based in Seattle, has become one of my favorite grocery brands. It is one of my favorite stores on Earth. Its focus on sourcing the freshest, most wholesome foods for the world’s customers. The food is delicious and we are always hungry for more good. We are always looking for ways to improve our product and service brand and to build on the growing knowledge of our customers. I can give you an example of a company that has a successful product that can help grow its store in Canada. The company is focused on the healthy health of its customers and is focused on the growing knowledge of our customers. We are a group of people who have dedicated all their energy to the best that this country has to offer. Since 2007, we have grown to 10 employees, 7 million members and 1 million dollars a month providing a unique and profitable brand. We’ve developed strong relationships with the community, we support all local businesses, and we help people become healthier and have an impact on people globally, and to many areas outside our company. Our aim is to bring new members and new markets to Whole Foods through business and partnerships. Our main goal is to make it easier for all who join us and grow their store in a sustainable way. Today, we’re working with industry stakeholders to implement the strategy that will create new opportunities for Whole Foods in Canada.”–Wal-Mart Stores Inc.[/snip]
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We are working with industry stakeholders to implement the strategy that will create new opportunities for Whole Foods in Canada. We are going to continue our strong relationships with the community, we support all local businesses, and we support people globally, and to many areas outside our company. Our aim is to bring new members and new markets to Whole Foods through business and partnerships.[/p]
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We are working with industry stakeholders to implement the strategy that will create new opportunities for Whole Foods in Canada. We’re going to continue our strong relationships with the community, we support all local businesses, and we support people globally, and to many areas outside our company.[/p]
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We are working with industry stakeholders to implement the strategy that will create new opportunities for Whole Foods in Canada. We are going to continue our strong ties with the community, we support all local businesses, and we support people globally, and to many areas outside our company.[/p]
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We work with industry stakeholders to implement the strategy that will create new opportunities for Whole Foods in Canada. We will continue to promote the products and services that create the best living environments in the world that grow the world’s economy, create opportunity for our employees and make Canada more livable.”[/p]
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We work with industry stakeholders to implement the strategy that will create new opportunities for Whole Foods in Canada. We will continue to promote the products and services that create the best living environments in the world that grow the world’s economy, create opportunity for our employees and make Canada more livable.[/p]
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Whole Foods Market in 2008: Mission, Core Values, and StrategyWhole Foods Market in 2008: Mission, Core Values, and Strategy[snip]
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Whole Foods Market, based in Seattle, has become one of my favorite grocery brands. It is one of my favorite stores on Earth. Its focus on sourcing the freshest, most wholesome foods for the world’s customers. The food is delicious and we are always hungry for more good. We are always looking for ways to improve our product and service brand and to build on the growing knowledge of our customers. I can give you an example of a company that has a successful product that can help grow its store in Canada. The company is focused on the healthy health of its customers and is focused on the growing knowledge of our customers. We are a group of people who have dedicated all their energy to the best that this country has to offer. Since 2007, we have grown to 10 employees, 7 million members and 1 million dollars a month providing a unique and profitable brand. We’ve developed strong relationships with the community, we support all local businesses, and we help people become healthier and have an impact on people globally, and to many areas outside our company. Our aim is to bring new members and new markets to Whole Foods through business and partnerships. Our main goal is to make it easier for all who join us and grow their store in a sustainable way. Today, we’re working with industry stakeholders to implement the strategy that will create new opportunities for Whole Foods in Canada.”–Wal-Mart Stores Inc.[/snip]
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We are working with industry stakeholders to implement the strategy that will create new opportunities for Whole Foods in Canada. We are going to continue our strong relationships with the community, we support all local businesses, and we support people globally, and to many areas outside our company. Our aim is to bring new members and new markets to Whole Foods through business and partnerships.[/p]
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We are working with industry stakeholders to implement the strategy that will create new opportunities for Whole Foods in Canada. We’re going to continue our strong relationships with the community, we support all local businesses, and we support people globally, and to many areas outside our company.[/p]
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We are working with industry stakeholders to implement the strategy that will create new opportunities for Whole Foods in Canada. We are going to continue our strong ties with the community, we support all local businesses, and we support people globally, and to many areas outside our company.[/p]
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We work with industry stakeholders to implement the strategy that will create new opportunities for Whole Foods in Canada. We will continue to promote the products and services that create the best living environments in the world that grow the world’s economy, create opportunity for our employees and make Canada more livable.”[/p]
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We work with industry stakeholders to implement the strategy that will create new opportunities for Whole Foods in Canada. We will continue to promote the products and services that create the best living environments in the world that grow the world’s economy, create opportunity for our employees and make Canada more livable.[/p]
Is the strategy well matched to recent developments and conditions in the natural and organic foods segment of the food retailing industry?Whole Food’s strategy is well matched and fully compatible with recent developments and conditions in the natural and organic foods segments of the food retailing industry. Natural food is defined as food that is free of artificial ingredients, colors, and chemicals. The food also needs to be grown and processed without the use of pesticides, antibiotics, artificial fertilizers, hormones, or genetic engineering. In order to meet these requirements, Whole Foods’ product line included roughly 30,000 natural, organic, and gourmet food and non-food items. They offer fresh produce, meat and poultry, fresh seafood, daily baked goods, fine quality cheeses, organic pet foods, beer / wines, and frozen foods. All of their meat and poultry products are natural and raised without the use of artificial growth hormones, antibiotics or animal by-product in their feed. Their sea food is never treated with chlorine or other chemicals. In addition, all of their sea food is caught in the wild or sourced from aquaculture farms. Their selection of daily baked goods uses whole grain and unbleached flour. Lastly, their cheeses are free of any artificial flavors.
Do you think John Mackey has a good strategic vision for Whole Foods? Why or why not? What do you like/dislike about the company’s motto “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet?” Do the motto and the principles underlying it (Exhibit 1) really matter at this company or are they just nice words and cosmetic window dressing? Explain.
I think John Mackey has a decent strategic vision, but there is certainly room for improvement. His strategic vision of, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet” seems a bit too broad. Applying this vision to a particular subject matter or helping make important decisions for the company