Comments on: An anti-boycott for Whole Foods

By: Whole Foods CEO Half Crazy? | ID Tags

Whole Foods CEO Half Crazy? | ID Tags — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:36:20 +0000

[...] nightmare.” Furthermore, the boycotts have been relatively small in numbers, and now even anti-boycotters are organizing in support of the company and [...]

By: et2brutus

et2brutus — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:15:01 +0000

Why are the so-called Democrat “liberals” so closed to any ideas other than their own. I always thought a true liberal was open to and respected new ideas. This would be a joke if it weren’t true.

By: David Foster

David Foster — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:22:54 +0000

I have a related post here: Healthcare: Mackey, Obama, and Reid.

By: SGT Dave

SGT Dave — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:58:20 +0000

All,
Sorry to say that there are no Whole Foods in my area; Kansas/Missouri just isn’t very conducive to that type of business apparently. The CEO has his right to a political opinion; here’s the interesting thing for everyone to consider: No matter what they do, most of the tree-huggers will HAVE to return to WF for organic produce and such since there are few markets that carry the broad variety of things they want/need. They certainly can’t go to Wal-Mart or Dillons, much less Aldi. His market share will bump back up in a couple weeks; these types aren’t known for their fortitude in staying the course after the cameras leave. On the other hand, he WILL gain some shoppers dropping by to shop in support – they may not buy regularly in the future (price, etc), but they will keep WF in mind for unique or high-quality items (maybe a nice emmentaler for your fondue?). Short term – maybe a small slump from the reactionaries, offset by supporters. Mid to long term – reactionaries return (lack of quality competition and alternate supply sources tied to short memory) and the supporters provide a very small, but permanent, increase in “small basket” sales. Very much a win for WF, plus the CEO gets the pleasure of actually saying what he wants to say (and what will be good for his company and the economy).

Just my two cents
SSG Dave
“I’d be a vegetarian, but I can’t get the authorities to declare cows to be plants.”

By: Ymarsakar

Ymarsakar — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:48:26 +0000

It’s all about wealth redistribution, Deana. From crazy and useful idiot libs to the CEO and employees of Whole Foods.

I find that wholly and personally justifiable. Don’t you.

By: Deana

Deana — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:17:35 +0000

I already wrote the CEO and told him thanks a couple of days ago.

I don’t go to Whole Foods often – it is crazy expensive – but I love their salad bar and cheese selections so I do shop from time to time. Still, I think Y hit the nail on the head – the CEO did not become successful by not understanding his customers.

By: Ymarsakar

Ymarsakar — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:35:09 +0000

The CEO is smart enough to manipulate and exploit the stupidity of Leftists. That’s why it is higher priced. He found a niche, something they would crazy enough to pay for.

By: suek

suek — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:21:48 +0000

>>other than to be mean>>

Not being mean – just controlling. You are not allowed to think or do things that are not approved by “us”.