Jason Buechel

I think you're also going to see a space where across the entire industry, this isn't just Whole Foods. who are gonna see more and more focus on products that will be certified, regenerative and organic. As more and more consumers, especially as the Gen Z consumer becomes a bigger part of the overall customer base, understanding those impacts is gonna be important.

I think you're also going to see a space where across the entire industry, this isn't just Whole Foods. who are gonna see more and more focus on products that will be certified, regenerative and organic. As more and more consumers, especially as the Gen Z consumer becomes a bigger part of the overall customer base, understanding those impacts is gonna be important.

And I believe the grocery store of the future is gonna have to be able to help share those stories and share that information in a way that we haven't seen before.

And I believe the grocery store of the future is gonna have to be able to help share those stories and share that information in a way that we haven't seen before.

I also think that we're going to have much more of an omni-channel experience where customers are going to buy certain products in store more versus things that they're going to have pantry loaded that will just be shipped to their houses. And we're starting to see some of those trends already. I think we're going to see that increase. as we go into the next several years.

I also think that we're going to have much more of an omni-channel experience where customers are going to buy certain products in store more versus things that they're going to have pantry loaded that will just be shipped to their houses. And we're starting to see some of those trends already. I think we're going to see that increase. as we go into the next several years.

And so you're going to see a lot more focus on ready to consume products physically in stores that customers want to grab and go. You're going to see a lot more focus around the products that customers want to select themselves in store and having more dedicated space to that versus what might be some pantry loading items that can just be shipped directly to your home.

And so you're going to see a lot more focus on ready to consume products physically in stores that customers want to grab and go. You're going to see a lot more focus around the products that customers want to select themselves in store and having more dedicated space to that versus what might be some pantry loading items that can just be shipped directly to your home.

And so I think our actual format changes a little bit.

And so I think our actual format changes a little bit.

Well, the first one is around our team members, which I mentioned just a few times, but I'm so proud of the work that they do every single day within Whole Foods Market. And a key part of our relationship with our team members is the connection that they have to the purpose in nourishing people on the planet.

Well, the first one is around our team members, which I mentioned just a few times, but I'm so proud of the work that they do every single day within Whole Foods Market. And a key part of our relationship with our team members is the connection that they have to the purpose in nourishing people on the planet.

And so I think for all leaders thinking about what is the culture that you're cultivating and creating every single day? My second one is I truly believe a business can only operate to its highest potential and be at its best when it's looking at a stakeholder model.

And so I think for all leaders thinking about what is the culture that you're cultivating and creating every single day? My second one is I truly believe a business can only operate to its highest potential and be at its best when it's looking at a stakeholder model.

And one of the things we really try to work through is how do we support all of our different stakeholders, whether it be team members, customers, suppliers, communities, the environment, and figuring out what those win-wins are. And for me, it's always working backwards from the customer. How do we do what's right by them? And at the same time, make sure that we're supporting

And one of the things we really try to work through is how do we support all of our different stakeholders, whether it be team members, customers, suppliers, communities, the environment, and figuring out what those win-wins are. And for me, it's always working backwards from the customer. How do we do what's right by them? And at the same time, make sure that we're supporting

all of our stakeholders. The last one that I'll mention for a leader, I believe to really live to their best potential, it's making sure that you've got the right work-life balance and that you can authentically be connected to that purpose of your company and ultimately make sure that you're taking care of yourself and setting the example for the rest of the organization.

all of our stakeholders. The last one that I'll mention for a leader, I believe to really live to their best potential, it's making sure that you've got the right work-life balance and that you can authentically be connected to that purpose of your company and ultimately make sure that you're taking care of yourself and setting the example for the rest of the organization.

It's one of the things that I try to do as a leader and setting that example, I think is so important and something I encourage all leaders to consider.

It's one of the things that I try to do as a leader and setting that example, I think is so important and something I encourage all leaders to consider.