Thinking about self harm everyday I go to work. This place is so toxic. Not asking for help. But, giving a fair warning. This place will eat your soul and sp-t it out as if you were nothing.
How long before Amazon has all of us replaced with AI?
We all know it's coming and we know they'll do anything to cut labor as much as possible. All of us here have an expiration date.
FT hours now down to 30
With this auto schedule program if you don't have 100% open availability you won't be scheduled because TLs aren't able to adjust it at all and our store was told today by TMS that full time hours are now 30 instead of the 36 we were getting looks... — read more
Stores closing in CA region
VP said there will be 6 stores closing in the CA region this year. Came down on last STL call. Looking at 3 in the greater LA area, 1 in San Diego and two in northern California. Going to be cutting the stores with the lowest sales volume because... — read more
Project Crimini
Anything new going on here?
Poway?
Maybe Poway will finally get a Whole Foods now ans I can transfer from Hillcrest and not sit in traffic.
75 million for what??
Amazon pays $75million for the "melania trump" movie. Then laysoff 16,00 of its employees. Is wfm next with the layoffs to recover from losing this money?
Time to trim the fat
Labor cuts. It's about time Amazon gets rid of these people that don't work. Floral. SSS. Self Checkout "attendant". Bakery "Cake Decoraters". "Bakers". "cooks". All useless. It's time for them to hit the road.
Handling a lack of support
My manager sided with a rude customer today, even though he knew I followed all the correct procedures. He then expected me to just forget the whole interaction happened. It is incredibly discouraging and makes the job feel impossible. I am... — read more
WARN notice filed
WARN notice has been filed for both Amazon and Whole Foods. For those of you who do not know, WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notice) is where companies must post that they are laying off people within the next month or so. Amazon and Whole... — read more
New year's resolutions for 2026
Finally get rid of leadership that practices favoritism, over buys when we don't have the sales (expects tms in prep rooms to salvage the rotten product) , they believe their far superior to everyone else on the planet.
WFM will turn into AMZ stores
All WFM locations will transition to AMZ fresh location by the end of 2026. Whole Foods will turn into a brand line sold by AMZ. This comes from a credible source.
Any reliable info on what’s coming?
I mean something useful and at least somewhat credible. We all know major layoffs are coming, so it would be great to have a heads-up. And let’s be kind to each other, losing our jobs would be tough. The job market out there isn’t exactly cheerful or... — read more
BYEBYE SSS
Your time has come you are done good luck good riddance it's over for you enjoy unemployment
Whole Foods Layoffs 2026
How likely is that there will be Whole Foods layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
Amazonification
Amazon plans to fully "Amazonify" Whole Foods by flooding shelves with cheap, mass-produced junk food like Doritos, Pepsi, and Kraft singles to chase Walmart shoppers and low income customers, while quietly phasing out premium organic lines to cut... — read more
From All Hands On Deck to Man Overboard
PRTO capped at 80 for full time - 40 for part time Hiring freeze Max 36 hours for full timers.
ASTLs to be dismissed at end of Q1 2026
ASTLs being offered severance or to reapply for open TL spot end of Q1 2026
What global and regional teams got cut?
What global and regional teams got cut due to the recent Amazon corporate takeover?
Part time SSS
Coming soon to your nearing ESL store
Project Cremini
https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-whole-foods-absorb-workforce-project-cremini-2025-11 No longer whole foods employees. Amazon employees. I wonder what positions are getting cut next year
No JD bonus for capped out TMs
MW region here Is it true that TMs that are capped out will no longer receive a bonus when their annual JD happens?
PRTO cap?
Reddit said PRTO is being capped at 80 hours next year
Amazon Kiosks
Is it true Whole Foods is adding in conventional products? using old space were cafes use to be? If so what a move! Get your pepsi and organic quinoa all in one space. #wholefoodsisdead
Store Closing 2026
any news of store closings next year
Core values-fake?
Especially the one about teamember health and happiness. Do customers really believe anything that wfm says or does? I don't. It's just a paycheck to me.
Store Support Is just the Start
https://www.supermarketnews.com/retail-labor/whole-foods-will-transition-to-amazon-labor-framework-in-december?utm_source=social&utm_medium=rss&utm_id=sn
SSS done end of Q4
Finally
No shopping during shift?
Are we not allowed to do any shopping during shift, including breaks?
UNFI
UNFI either hacked or their company is collapsing. No deliveries no products going out to stores from warehouses. RIP.
Global, regional, distribution, and store buyers
Getting replaced by AI 2026
Senior Operations Team Leaders
They stepping down on same day. Some leaving permanently and others transitioning to lower level positions. Soon teams will be combined and team leaders will be next. Anyone has a clue whats coming up? They dont do anything anyway other than just... — read more
Quarry
I been working at Whole Foods for 3 months ! No a good experience really bad store leader
Moving to Austin?
So the rest of the Tech Team that does not visit a store has till June 2nd to signs a new contract and then they have till September to move. If they don't, June second is their last week and there is no severance. See ya! My family is not... — read more
Bye bye SSS
MA region here. STL said grocery better buckle up and get ready to do all of their own tags/signs. SSS gets the chop at the start of the summer.
You all see this?
Hello Whole Foods Team Members, I hope you’re all well this busy Sunday, satisfying and delighting all your customers. This is my last email from Whole Foods as I was informed I was being separated this weekend. I’m sharing this as a warning call... — read more
Astl’s & stl’s bonuses
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14602177/amp/neighborhood-cupertino-foods-hides-disgusting-secret.html They manipulate metrics to get bonuses without meeting food safety standards. Watch the stl get promoted and stays in the company bet... — read more
Keep your stores clean !
https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/whole-foods-in-cupertino-closes-deli-bakery-after-roaches-rodent-droppings-found/amp/