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Whole Foods CEO John Mackey to retire in 2022

September 30, 2021 by MMR Jason Buechel, John Mackey, Whole Foods cofounder and chief executive officer John Mackey, Whole Foods Market Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, People, Retail News

AUSTIN — Whole Foods Market co-founder and chief executive officer John Mackey announced Thursday that he will be retiring from his post, effective September 1, 2022. Jason Buechel, who currently serves as Whole Foods’ chief operating officer, will succeed Mackey as CEO. “Honestly, it’s very hard to retire from a company that I have helped to

Grocery blockbuster

June 26, 2017 by MMR Amazon.com Inc., Whole Foods cofounder and chief executive officer John Mackey, Whole Foods Market Inc. 2017, Issue 06-26-2017, Issues

SEATTLE — Amazon.com Inc. will acquire Whole Foods Market Inc. for $13.7 billion, including debt, in the biggest deal ever for the e-tailer as it continues to encroach on the grocery sector. Amazon will pay $42 a share in cash for the natural food chain, the companies said this month. Whole Foods cofounder and chief