When Whole Foods Market co-CEO Walter Robb introduced himself to a crowd of New Orleans executives Thursday (Sept. 25), his company had just opened five stores across the United States and Canada in two days, including the company's fifth Louisiana location in Lafayette.
The Austin, Texas-based organics and natural food grocer said it plans to add another 40 or so stores to its list of nearly 400 next year, part of the company's aggressive growth strategy.
In an appearance organized by the World Trade Center of New Orleans, Robb said expansion is only one angle to the company's future. It's also about updating 200 of the company's existing stores, crafting a clear message to consumers and responding to increased competition over prices on fresh foods, he said.
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