Comments on: Whole Body Exclusives http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/06/whole-body-exclusives/ The Official Whole Foods Market Blog Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:36:56 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Jeremiah McElwee http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/06/whole-body-exclusives/comment-page-1/#comment-6130 Jeremiah McElwee Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:26:22 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=299#comment-6130 Hey Michael! Thanks for your question about Nashville...I was actually down there and did a little helping just before they opened. I love that store! Actually, that was a unique situation where we were able to utilize the space across the street from the store. The Regional/Store leadership made the decision to try a stand alone Whole Body store, which we have done in a couple of other cities successfully. There is not a bigger mission or vision around more stand alone Whole Body stores right now, but more may pop up in the future. We appreciate you shopping Whole Body & Whole Foods Market and have a great summer! Hey Michael!

Thanks for your question about Nashville…I was actually down there and did a little helping just before they opened. I love that store!

Actually, that was a unique situation where we were able to utilize the space across the street from the store. The Regional/Store leadership made the decision to try a stand alone Whole Body store, which we have done in a couple of other cities successfully. There is not a bigger mission or vision around more stand alone Whole Body stores right now, but more may pop up in the future.

We appreciate you shopping Whole Body & Whole Foods Market and have a great summer!

]]> By: Michael S. http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/06/whole-body-exclusives/comment-page-1/#comment-6129 Michael S. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:21:00 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=299#comment-6129 Recently, a new Whole Foods store opened in my area (Nashville, TN). Right next to it is a separate Whole Body store. My experience has been that body care products were always integrated in with the food store. Is having separate facilities the new marketing protocol for these products, or is it just a matter of demand within a certain geographical area. Thanks. Recently, a new Whole Foods store opened in my area (Nashville, TN). Right next to it is a separate Whole Body store. My experience has been that body care products were always integrated in with the food store. Is having separate facilities the new marketing protocol for these products, or is it just a matter of demand within a certain geographical area. Thanks.

]]> By: PP http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/06/whole-body-exclusives/comment-page-1/#comment-5335 PP Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:30:05 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=299#comment-5335 I love your body care return policy. However, I didn't realize its' environmental impact. When I returned a pump of hand soap I used just once, I was told it was going to get thrown out! Can you encourage customers to try products in the restroom (like face washes and hand soaps)? Or have a sink and mirror by the body care section? The restroom at my Whole Foods and the body care section are complete opposite ends of the store. Thus, when I tried out a cleanser I found myself making a long hikes between the body care section and the restroom sink. I love your body care return policy. However, I didn’t realize its’ environmental impact. When I returned a pump of hand soap I used just once, I was told it was going to get thrown out! Can you encourage customers to try products in the restroom (like face washes and hand soaps)? Or have a sink and mirror by the body care section? The restroom at my Whole Foods and the body care section are complete opposite ends of the store. Thus, when I tried out a cleanser I found myself making a long hikes between the body care section and the restroom sink.

]]> By: Jeremiah McElwee http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/06/whole-body-exclusives/comment-page-1/#comment-5298 Jeremiah McElwee Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:46:31 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=299#comment-5298 Hey PP, Greenwashing is happening everywhere these days, so good job keeping out a keen eye on who is the 'real deal' out there. love your idea of smaller 'Whole Body Stands'. We will keep it in mind. Keep fighting the fight and seeking the truth about natural personal care! Hey PP,

Greenwashing is happening everywhere these days, so good job keeping out a keen eye on who is the ‘real deal’ out there. love your idea of smaller ‘Whole Body Stands’. We will keep it in mind. Keep fighting the fight and seeking the truth about natural personal care!

]]> By: Jeremiah McElwee http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/06/whole-body-exclusives/comment-page-1/#comment-5297 Jeremiah McElwee Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:44:13 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=299#comment-5297 Hey mod*mom, Thanks for your kind words and enthusiasm about Whole Body! We appreciate your support. Be well. Hey mod*mom,

Thanks for your kind words and enthusiasm about Whole Body! We appreciate your support. Be well.

]]> By: PP http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/06/whole-body-exclusives/comment-page-1/#comment-5257 PP Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:45:55 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=299#comment-5257 There is an ECOFAKE body care war going on at my mall located in Oak Brook, IL. There is Aveda, LUSH, Body Shop, Origins, the list goes on. But WHERE'S WHOLE FOODS? Why not open up a stall in the mall featuring your premium body care line? For some reason, people have this mentality that when they want body care products, they go to the mall and not a grocery store. I understand opening a store would be costly, thus why not a STALL? And even better, a solar powered stall since this mall is outdoors. But that might be pushing it...SAVE US FROM THE ECOFAKES. GIVE US THE REAL DEAL. There is an ECOFAKE body care war going on at my mall located in Oak Brook, IL. There is Aveda, LUSH, Body Shop, Origins, the list goes on. But WHERE’S WHOLE FOODS? Why not open up a stall in the mall featuring your premium body care line? For some reason, people have this mentality that when they want body care products, they go to the mall and not a grocery store. I understand opening a store would be costly, thus why not a STALL? And even better, a solar powered stall since this mall is outdoors. But that might be pushing it…SAVE US FROM THE ECOFAKES. GIVE US THE REAL DEAL.

]]> By: mod*mom http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/06/whole-body-exclusives/comment-page-1/#comment-5237 mod*mom Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:38:37 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=299#comment-5237 i LOVE the new green look + your personal posts + premium body care standards! i look forward to the whole body podcasts! whole foods is the best! i practically live in the various local stores. i'm so lucky to live near the cozy 1st whole foods store in northern california in palo alto + the biggest whole foods market store in california in cupertino, plus the los altos store. my 1st stop in san francisco + berkeley are at those whole foods markets :) i LOVE the new green look + your personal posts + premium body care standards! i look forward to the whole body podcasts!

whole foods is the best! i practically live in the various local stores. i’m so lucky to live near the cozy 1st whole foods store in northern california in palo alto + the biggest whole foods market store in california in cupertino, plus the los altos store. my 1st stop in san francisco + berkeley are at those whole foods markets :)

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