WholeFoods...wow, how can people afford to shop there?

[arminnie]

We have a great Wild Oats here as well as two Trader Joes and a Whole Foods. I'll be sad to see Wild Oats go-or maybe they will stay open and become a smaller Whole Foods location. It's closer to us so that would be great. Is someone trying to block the purchase? I thought it was done.

FTC is opposing the merger. Whole Foods and Wild Oats are working together to try to get FTC approval - so it's not a hostile takeover.

It's purely personal with me as I'd love to have a better store here in Little Rock - no matter what the name. Wild Oats bought a local store here a few years ago and unfortunately has run it into the ground. Half the shelves are not even stocked! I don't understand it - the Wild Oats store in Boulder, CO is fabulous.

I LOVE Trader Joe's - had that in CA very close to my house. At that time Whole Foods was about 15 miles away.

I'm actually pretty happy with the Fresh Market as mostly I just buy produce, cheese, and meat. I'd like the option of fresh soups and salads, etc. as there are just two of us.

7/12/07 AP
A Bear Stearns analyst said Thursday he is now more convinced that the Federal Trade Commission could prevail in stopping organic supermarket chain Whole Foods Market Inc. from buying its smaller rival Wild Oats Inc.
After reading an FTC filing that is part of a preliminary injunction to stop the $565 million deal, analyst Robert Summers said "we believe the FTC case against the merger appears solid and are now leaning more toward the FTC prevailing in its injunction."
The filing, made public Tuesday on the agency's Web site, is the latest salvo in an FTC attempt to block the acquisition on antitrust grounds, saying the sale would raise prices for consumers by consolidating too much power in one company.

 

[kfeuer]

I used to pick up certain things at Whole Foods, but they just got too expensive for me. Trader Joe's opened up a few months ago and I love it! I also shop at a huge farmer's market that carries alot of things besides produce.

 

[chicagodisneyfan]

I am at Whole Foods 2 times a week. I adore it.
I used to exclusively shop at Dominicks, but now only go there about once a month - to feed my diet coke addiction.

There prepped foods are fantastic and their produce actually lasts more than a few days. The strawberries are so good. Their meat truly tastes better. For a few bucks more, I will happily serve my family better foods!

 

[My2Cinderellas]

FTC is opposing the merger. Whole Foods and Wild Oats are working together to try to get FTC approval - so it's not a hostile takeover.

It's purely personal with me as I'd love to have a better store here in Little Rock - no matter what the name. Wild Oats bought a local store here a few years ago and unfortunately has run it into the ground. Half the shelves are not even stocked! I don't understand it - the Wild Oats store in Boulder, CO is fabulous.

Arminnie - is there any other similar stores in Little Rock or Hot Springs? I'm disappointed to hear that the Wild Oats store is not nice. My parents live near Hot Springs and would like to find a good source for natural foods. For me it's a choice, but my SIL has severe food restrictions and they would like to know where to go when she visits.

thanks!