Last week Whole Foods Market held our Annual Gathering, a time we come together to reflect on our learnings, celebrate successes from the previous year and discuss our vision for the future. I want to extend my heartfelt appreciations for the active participation of our Store Team Leaders and Store Support Team Members in attendance. The team’s connection and commitment to our Higher Purpose and Core Values were the heartbeat of the event. We also inducted John Mackey, co-founder and former CEO of Whole Foods Market, into our Hall of Fame. There is no one who has had a greater or more meaningful impact on Whole Foods Market over the last 44 years than John. His legacy is a powerful reminder of the role each of us can play in nourishing people and the planet. The discussions we shared at Annual Gathering are the seeds of tomorrow's success and are not possible without the genuine engagement of attendees. Thank you, team, for driving the meaningful conversations that will undoubtedly shape the future of our company.
Ximena Cifuentes
1mo
It feels So Empowering just to Read such Strong & Uplifting Words, especially because when I initially 1st here to SoFlo, Never would I have imagined that such a Huge, All Natural, and above All-- 'Always Positive,!!' Of an entire crowd was what I would be encountering Each & Every Single time I would walk into it, even just to fill up My water bottle as an excuse excuse in order to then walk through the entire store,after my 45 minute Power Walk, and besides learning about such incredibly Natural products, from Produce to Cookies, Salmon as well as my All time favorite Ezekiel Bread, and of r or 4 different kinds!! Despite the fact that I haven't received a call back from them yet, since I applied online thru Linked In last week, I am definitely looking forward to follow up with them next week, as I most definitely See a huge potential in Rising at such a phenomenal Store such as Whole Foods!! ##They definitely ROCK!! ##Their POSITIVITY is Immediately FELT from the moment you walk through their doors!!
ProfitTrust
1mo
Exceptional reflection on the impact of shared values and commitment within a team! 🌱 Inspiring to see John Mackey honored for his significant contributions over the years. 🚀
Dan Schorr
1mo
Love the passion and the note, but just curious, if you just inducted John Mackey into the Whole Foods Hall of Fame… who could have been in it before John Mackey? LOL
Brandon Dawson
1mo
A lot of amazing people in the first picture that I’ve had the privilege of working with
Steven Quilico
1mo
Your vision for WFM is what's needed for the future of retail supermarkets! Keep wowing them all
Elly Truesdell
1mo
Seeing some familiar faces … Sam Baris Carolyn Falco David/Tony Rajaram 🤩. Looking like some accolades for the northeast 👏 !!
I am more encouraged as your 20 year partner than ever. Go get 'em!
Andrea Hill
1mo
It was a pleasure to work with both of you.
Clarke Pomeroy
1mo
Thanks Jason for an inspirational event. It was great to see the vision for the future and the solid connection with Whole Foods roots all at once.
Author of The Whole Story. Out now. Entrepreneur, Conscious Capitalist, co-founder of Whole Foods Market, and CEO of Love.Life.
1moJason – your speech was simply unbelievable. You have truly become an excellent public speaker, and I’m so very happy that you are the CEO of Whole Foods. I think you are doing a fantastic job! Appreciations to you and the Whole Foods team for an unforgettable evening.