Going down?
Sep 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Not too long ago, Whole Foods Market looked indomitable. Many owners believed the firm would weather the economic downturn because it caters to the well-heeled.
But during its third quarter Whole Foods shocked observers by reporting a 30 percent drop in net income. CEO John Mackey said the environment is the “most challenging I've experienced in my 30 years in retail.”
As a result, the company plans to cut costs and reduce the number of new stores opening in 2009. Comparable store growth, up 2.9 percent in the quarter, was below expectations.
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