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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Retail
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gptkbp:acquired_by
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gptkb:Amazon
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gptkbp:acquisition
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13.7 billion USD
Market penetration
Expanded customer base
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gptkbp:acquisition_year
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August 28, 2017
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gptkbp:bakery_section
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freshly baked goods
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gptkbp:benefits
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competitive
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gptkbp:brand
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Not publicly disclosed
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gptkbp:business_model
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Brick-and-mortar retail
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gptkbp:ceo
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gptkb:Jason_Buechel
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gptkbp:charity
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active
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gptkbp:community_events
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frequent
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gptkbp:community_health
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available
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gptkbp:community_involvement
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gptkb:educational_programs
yes
farmers' markets
food donations
sponsorship of local events
local food partnerships
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gptkbp:competitors
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gptkb:Farmers_Market
gptkb:Kroger
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gptkbp:customer_base
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health-conscious consumers
Over 500 stores
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gptkbp:customer_feedback
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valued
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gptkbp:customer_support
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high-quality service
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gptkbp:employees
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over 87,000
87,000 (2021)
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gptkbp:environmental_impact
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minimized
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gptkbp:events
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frequent
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gptkbp:exhibition
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varies (average 40,000 sq ft)
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gptkbp:expansion
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Into online sales
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gptkbp:financial_performance
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Stable revenue
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gptkbp:focus
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organic products
natural and organic products
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gptkbp:food_and_beverage
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high
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gptkbp:food_sampling
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gptkb:common
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gptkbp:food_services
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available
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gptkbp:founded
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gptkb:1980
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gptkbp:founded_by
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gptkb:John_Mackey
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gptkbp:founder
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gptkb:John_Mackey
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gptkbp:global_presence
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United States and Canada
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gptkbp:grocery_delivery
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available
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gptkbp:has_store_in
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gptkb:Austin,_Texas
eco-friendly
in urban areas
open and spacious
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Austin,_Texas
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Whole Foods
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gptkbp:industry
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gptkb:Retail
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gptkbp:known_for
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sustainability practices
local sourcing
high-quality natural foods
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gptkbp:local_product_promotion
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strong
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gptkbp:loyalty_discounts
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available
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gptkbp:loyalty_program
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Prime Member discounts
Whole Foods Market Rewards
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gptkbp:market_cap
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Not publicly traded
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gptkbp:market_position
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premium grocery retailer
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gptkbp:marketing_strategy
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community engagement
community-focused
emphasis on quality
sustainability messaging
partnerships with local producers
health-focused branding
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gptkbp:mobile_app
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gptkb:Whole_Foods_Market_App
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gptkbp:number_of_locations
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over 500
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gptkbp:offers
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gptkb:milk
meat and seafood
household items
prepared foods
produce
bakery items
health and beauty products
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gptkbp:opening_hours
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varies by location
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gptkbp:organic_certification
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yes
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gptkbp:parent_company
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gptkb:Amazon.com,_Inc.
gptkb:Amazon
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gptkbp:participating_nations
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1 (USA)
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gptkbp:partnership
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gptkb:Amazon_Prime
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gptkbp:partnerships
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local farmers
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gptkbp:prepared_foods_section
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popular
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gptkbp:previous_name
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Safer Way
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gptkbp:produce_section
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organic focus
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gptkbp:produces
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sustainable sources
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gptkbp:product_quality
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high
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gptkbp:product_range
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grocery items
fair trade products
vegan products
gluten-free products
non-GMO products
kosher products
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gptkbp:record_label
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365 Everyday Value
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gptkbp:region
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gptkb:Canada
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:revenue
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$16 billion (2020)
4.0 billion USD (2021)
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gptkbp:safety
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high
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gptkbp:seafood_sourcing
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sustainable
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gptkbp:seasonal_activities
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offered
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gptkbp:service
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Grocery delivery
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gptkbp:shipping_options
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gptkb:Amazon_Fresh
Whole Foods Delivery
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gptkbp:store_ambiance
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inviting
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gptkbp:store_format
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delivery services
brick-and-mortar
pickup services
online grocery shopping
specialty store
full-service grocery store
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gptkbp:supply_chain
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high
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gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives
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gptkb:Agriculture
yes
green building standards
animal welfare standards
responsible sourcing
zero waste program
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gptkbp:technology
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Organic food sourcing
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gptkbp:training
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extensive
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:Retail
gptkb:public_company
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gptkbp:user_engagement
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high
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gptkbp:website
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wholefoodsmarket.com
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
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gptkbp:wine_selection
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extensive
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Amazon.com,_Inc.
gptkb:Amazon
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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