2. MAI HUYNH SECTION 005 9/24/12 Whole Foods Market, Inc <- when clicked, will jump to last slide

3. History September 20, 1980- 10,500 square feet and a staff of 19 1984- Whole Foods Market began its expansion out of Austin 90’s- Fueled rapid growth by acquiring other natural foods chains 2002- expansion into Canada 2004- Entered the United Kingdom with the acquisition of seven Fresh & Wild stores Mai Huynh Section 005

4. CORE VALUES Quality Standards Organic Farming Seafood Sustainability Animal Welfare Standards Caring for Communities Mai Huynh Section 005

5. COMPETITORS Mai Huynh Section 005 AMCON Distributing Company Ahold U.S.A., Inc.Albertson’s LLC

6. STORE DEPARTMENTS Bakery Beer Bulk Cheese Coffee & Tea Floral Grocery Meat and Poultry Pets Prepared Foods Produce Seafood Whole Body Wine Mai Huynh Section 005

7. STOCK Mai Huynh Section 005

8. Business Leadership Team John Mackey Co Chief Officer Walter Rob Co Chief Executive Officer A.C. Gallo President Glenda Flanagan Executive Vice President Jim Stud Executive Vice President Mai Huynh Section 005

9. Visit us on the web Thank You Mai Huynh Section 005 For more information: <- when clicked, will jump to first slide