The New Black Friday? Prime Day's Halo Effect Spans Beyond Gadgets (And Amazon Itself)

Remember when shopping was primarily a chore? If you’re a Millennial, you might never have thought this way, but it really wasn’t that long ago that shopping was more of a task than an experience—let alone something to look forward to.

Historically, Black Friday was the year’s sole shopping experience. Today, however, the abundance of choice, access and creative marketing give brands and retailers all the ammunition they need to inspire consumers to shop at any time they choose...

Whole Foods Celebrates Prime Members with Exclusive Deals on Customer Favorites Through Prime Day 

Amazon and Whole Foods Market are offering some of the deepest discounts of the year on summertime favorites in celebration of Prime Day. In addition, Prime members who spend $10 at Whole Foods Market in store or on Prime Now will receive a $10 credit to use on Amazon for Prime Day. This offer is available until July 16. Visit wholefoods.com/primeday to learn more. 

“To celebrate our Prime members in an even bigger way this year we will add an additional week..."

Whole Foods Market to Further Reduce Plastics Across all Stores

Whole Foods Market today announced that it will eliminate plastic straws from its stores in the U.S., the U.K. and Canada by July 2019, becoming the first national grocer to make this change. In addition, the grocer switched to smaller plastic bags in its produce department this year and is replacing hard plastic rotisserie chicken containers with new bags that use approximately 70 percent less plastic. Together, these packaging changes will reduce an estimated 800,000 pounds of plastic per year.

“For almost 40 years, caring for the environment has been central to our mission and how we operate,” said A.C. Gallo, President and Chief Merchandising Officer at Whole Foods Market. “We recognize that single-use plastics are a concern for many of our customers, Team Members and suppliers, and...

Amazon Expands Grocery Delivery from Whole Foods Market

Amazon and Whole Foods Market today launched delivery of natural and organic products from Whole Foods Market through Prime Now in Asheville, Charlottesville, Columbia, Lexington, Little Rock, Manchester, Mobile, Naples and Savannah. Starting today, Prime members in those cities can shop through Prime Now for thousands of bestselling items including fresh produce, high-quality meat and seafood, everyday staples and other locally sourced items from Whole Foods Market and enjoy delivery in as little as an hour. The service is now available in 75 U.S. metros and will continue to expand throughout 2019.

Today also marks another expansion of grocery pickup from Whole Foods Market to Columbus, Ohio. Grocery pickup from Whole Foods Market is available in 30 U.S. metros, with plans for ...

Whole Foods Market Unveils Top 10 Food Trends for 2019

Whole Foods Market’s global buyers and experts revealed the most anticipated and innovative food trends for 2019 in their fourth annual trends predictions announcement. Pacific Rim flavors, eco-conscious packaging, faux meat snacks and new varieties of hemp-infused products are among the food influences expected to take off in the next year. The retailer’s seasoned trend-spotters thoughtfully compiled this report based on more than 100 years of combined experience in product sourcing, studying consumer preferences and participating in food and wellness industry exhibitions worldwide.

Whole Foods Market’s top 10 food trend predictions for 2019...

Homegrown Meats Launches Nationally With Whole Foods Market

San Diego-based artisan beef jerky producer, Homegrown Meats, announces today that four flavors in the brand's flagship jerky line— Joel's Traditional, Western Mesquite Barbeque, Cracked Black Pepper and Paleo —will debut nationwide through Whole Foods Market stores. Homegrown Meats has developed a loyal following in the Southwest Pacific region for its handcrafted, grass-fed and grass-finished jerky and is a go-to for those seeking a healthy, yet supremely tasty jerky option. Crafted to 'fuel the journey,' Homegrown jerky uses the cleanest ingredients and strives to supply health-conscious, environmentally aware jerky lovers across the country with a sustainable, delicious and healthy protein snack.

"We're thrilled to have the opportunity to extend our footprint nationwide with Whole Foods Market," says Thad Benshoof, Co-Founder of Homegrown Meats. "This is an exciting opportunity for the Homegrown Meats family, positioning us ...