Do we Satisfy and Delight You?

by columbus, February 27, 2009 | Permalink

Be gentle on me Columbus, it’s my first time…blogging that is, at least on our Whole Foods Market Columbus site.  I’m Kathleen Tozzi, one of the Assistant Store Team Leaders (that’s Assistant Store Manager in Whole Food’s speak) here in the Columbus, Ohio store. And, as you can probably see, this whole blog action is still a bit new to us.  Not every Whole Foods even has one yet.  But, we’re really excited about it here in the store—and looking for your feedback.

Satisfying and delighting our customers is one of our Core Values. What? Not familiar with our Core Values? Click http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/values/index.phpand check them out. We’re very proud of them. I’m sure you’ll see me cyber-chatting about them in future blogs.  J But right now we want to know YOU! Who you are, what you think, what you’re looking for, what you need, and what you wouldn’t ever want us to change.  It’s important. And we’re ready to hear it.

So, maybe, what I’m trying to say is: Don’t be gentle on us Columbus.  Tell us what you really think. We’re listening to your voice (or reading your words in this particular case).  And we can’t wait to hear what you have to say! Come…blog with us!

Would you like your voice heard in person?  Stop by, give us a call (614-760-5556) or join our Customer Connection Group.  The first meeting is coming up soon with one every few months to follow. We’d love to see you here!

Wednesday, March 18^th

Customer Connection Group

6:30 p.m.     Free, Registration Required

We want to help improve your experience at Whole Foods Market. Join us for an open discussion to express your ideas, suggestions for improvement, and concerns about our store. Light snacks will be provided as well as a chance to voice your most passionate opinions about our store and its every department. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions or allergies you might have; we’re happy to accommodate them. We look forward to hearing your opinion!

 ~Kathleen

Whole Trade Guarantee

by columbus, February 27, 2009 | Permalink

February has come ’round again bringing new events and information about one of our internal programs, Whole Trade Guarantee. February is a big month for chocolate and roses, two products that we especially focus on when it comes to improving working conditions and trade practices around the world. Stop by Whole Foods Market® Dublin and look for the Whole Trade Guarantee seal on chocolate, roses and hundreds of other amazing products that allow you to explore the world, responsibly.

Check out our website devoted to our Whole Trade products here on our website:

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/whole-trade.php

For each Whole Trade product sold, one percent of the retail sale will go to the Whole Planet Foundation.

Through innovative assistance for entrepreneurship — including direct micro-credit loans and tangible support for other community projects — the Whole Planet Foundation seeks to create prosperity in emerging economies.

Ohio Signature Beef

by columbus, February 26, 2009 | Permalink

Coming in March…we’re scheduled to receive our first shipment of all-natural, humanely raised OHIO beef! This is a truly momentous occasion for Whole Foods Market Dublin and for the cattlemen of Ohio. There are several reasons why you should consider buying Ohio-raised beef:

• Supports Ohio family farms and local communities
• Provides absolute traceability to the farm
• Support sustainable agriculture through humane animal treatment
• Never EVER…
  • Never given growth hormones
  • Never administered antibiotics
  • Never fed animal by-products
  • Never cloned…never EVER.

Whole Foods Market Dublin Receives an Award!

by columbus, February 16, 2009 | Permalink

Whole Foods Market Dublin has the privilege of receiving the 2009 Bride’s Choice Award from WeddingWire.com. Thank you Columbus!

Whole Foods Market’s First Annual Bridal Show

by columbus, February 11, 2009 | Permalink

Last Saturday, we hosted our first ever bridal show and it was a hit! We got to meet with amazing brides, grooms and their entourage. We were able to share with them all of the great services Whole Foods Market Dublin offers for the big day: floral design, jewelry, wedding day makeup service, wedding cakes  and favors and catering. We also made several partnerships with three great local vendors, Jim Sanders of Jim Sanders Photography, jewelry designer Jesse with Professor Rabbit’s Mystical Oddities, and Linda, Carole, and Eugene of Flute Cocktail. Thanks to each of them for their contribution to this inaugural event!

Click here to see a few pictures courtesy of Jim Sanders Photography.

Exciting New Partnership

by columbus, February 10, 2009 | Permalink

We’re excited to announce our new partnership with A Chef for You! Chef Marc Dullin and his culinary team are now contracted to run classes in our cooking school! Upcoming classes include a Mardis Gras Celebration Dinner (2/24), a Knife Skills & Cooking class (3/9), and a modern St. Patrick’s Day Meal (3/17). Click here for more details!