Discussion 1

a.What are the keys to success in Whole Foods? 

b.What niche is Whole Foods trying to establish 

c.How can Whole Foods compete with the large national food chains (Publix, Safeway, Wal-Mart, etc.)  

d.How would you evaluate Whole Foods’ growth strategy  

e.How would you evaluate Whole Foods’ performance over past few years? 

f.Would you buy stock in Whole Foods? If ‘yes’ – why? If ‘no’ – why?