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365 by Whole Foods Market

365 by Whole Foods Market is a brand of grocery stores and products owned by Whole Foods Market, which is a subsidiary of Amazon.com. The brand was launched to provide a more affordable and accessible option for consumers seeking organic and natural products.

History

The concept of 365 by Whole Foods Market was introduced as a way to expand the reach of Whole Foods Market by offering a streamlined shopping experience with lower prices. The first 365 store opened in 2016 in Los Angeles, California. The brand was named after Whole Foods Market's private label, 365 Everyday Value, which emphasizes affordability and quality.

Concept

365 by Whole Foods Market stores are designed to be smaller and more efficient than traditional Whole Foods Market locations. They focus on providing a curated selection of products, including organic and natural foods, at competitive prices. The stores often feature innovative technology and self-service options to enhance the shopping experience.

Product Offerings

The product offerings at 365 by Whole Foods Market include a wide range of organic and natural foods, including fresh produce, dairy, meat, and packaged goods. The brand also offers a variety of private label products under the 365 Everyday Value line, which are known for their affordability and quality.

Store Features

365 by Whole Foods Market stores are known for their modern design and use of technology. Many locations feature self-checkout stations, digital price tags, and mobile apps to enhance the shopping experience. The stores also often include "Friends of 365" partnerships, which are collaborations with local businesses to offer unique products and services within the store.

Closure and Integration

In 2019, Whole Foods Market announced that it would discontinue the 365 by Whole Foods Market brand and integrate the stores into the main Whole Foods Market brand. This decision was made to unify the brand and simplify operations. The existing 365 stores were rebranded as Whole Foods Market locations.

Related pages

Logo of 365 by Whole Foods Market
365 by Whole Foods Market pumpkin solids

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-{{short description|Defunct American grocery store chain}}
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-'''365 by Whole Foods Market''' was a chain of grocery stores in the United States, owned and operated by [[Whole Foods Market]]. The concept was introduced as a more affordable and streamlined version of the traditional Whole Foods Market stores, focusing on value and convenience while maintaining the quality standards associated with the Whole Foods brand.
+[[File:365_WFM_Logo_(highres).png|thumb|right|Logo of 365 by Whole Foods Market]]
+'''365 by Whole Foods Market''' is a brand of grocery stores and products owned by [[Whole Foods Market]], which is a subsidiary of [[Amazon.com]]. The brand was launched to provide a more affordable and accessible option for consumers seeking organic and natural products.
 ==History==
-The 365 by Whole Foods Market concept was announced in 2015, with the first store opening in May 2016 in [[Los Angeles, California]]. The brand was named after Whole Foods Market's private label, 365 Everyday Value, which was known for offering high-quality products at competitive prices. The stores were designed to appeal to a younger demographic and those seeking a more budget-friendly shopping experience.
+The concept of 365 by Whole Foods Market was introduced as a way to expand the reach of Whole Foods Market by offering a streamlined shopping experience with lower prices. The first 365 store opened in 2016 in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]]. The brand was named after Whole Foods Market's private label, 365 Everyday Value, which emphasizes affordability and quality.
-The stores featured a smaller footprint compared to traditional Whole Foods locations, with a focus on efficiency and technology. They offered a curated selection of products, including organic and natural foods, as well as a variety of prepared foods and grab-and-go options.
+==Concept==
+by Whole Foods Market stores are designed to be smaller and more efficient than traditional Whole Foods Market locations. They focus on providing a curated selection of products, including organic and natural foods, at competitive prices. The stores often feature innovative technology and self-service options to enhance the shopping experience.
-==Concept and Features==
+==Product Offerings==
-by Whole Foods Market stores were designed to be more accessible and less expensive than traditional Whole Foods stores. The stores emphasized:
+The product offerings at 365 by Whole Foods Market include a wide range of organic and natural foods, including fresh produce, dairy, meat, and packaged goods. The brand also offers a variety of private label products under the 365 Everyday Value line, which are known for their affordability and quality.
-* '''Value Pricing''': Offering competitive prices on a wide range of products, particularly the 365 Everyday Value brand.
+[[File:Whole_Foods_365_Pumpkin_solids.jpg|thumb|right|365 by Whole Foods Market pumpkin solids]]
-* '''Technology Integration''': Incorporating digital price tags and self-checkout stations to streamline the shopping experience.
-* '''Curated Selection''': Focusing on a smaller, carefully selected range of products to simplify shopping and reduce decision fatigue.
-* '''Partnerships''': Collaborating with local vendors and small businesses to offer unique products and services within the store.
-==Closure==
+==Store Features==
-In January 2019, Whole Foods Market announced that it would discontinue the 365 by Whole Foods Market brand. The decision was made to integrate the concept into existing Whole Foods Market stores, as the company found that the price gap between the two brands had narrowed. By the end of 2019, all 365 stores were either closed or converted into regular Whole Foods Market locations.
+by Whole Foods Market stores are known for their modern design and use of technology. Many locations feature self-checkout stations, digital price tags, and mobile apps to enhance the shopping experience. The stores also often include "Friends of 365" partnerships, which are collaborations with local businesses to offer unique products and services within the store.
-==Legacy==
+==Closure and Integration==
-The 365 by Whole Foods Market experiment provided valuable insights into consumer preferences and the potential for integrating technology into the grocery shopping experience. The lessons learned from the 365 stores have influenced the operations and strategies of Whole Foods Market as a whole, particularly in terms of pricing and product selection.
+In 2019, Whole Foods Market announced that it would discontinue the 365 by Whole Foods Market brand and integrate the stores into the main Whole Foods Market brand. This decision was made to unify the brand and simplify operations. The existing 365 stores were rebranded as Whole Foods Market locations.
 ==Related pages==
 * [[Whole Foods Market]]
-* [[Amazon (company)]]
+* [[Amazon.com]]
+* [[Organic food]]
 * [[Grocery store]]
-* [[Organic food]]
-==Gallery==
+[[Category:Supermarkets of the United States]]
+[[Category:Whole Foods Market]]
+[[Category:Amazon (company)]]
 <gallery>
-File:365_WFM_Logo_(highres).png|365 by Whole Foods Market logo
+File:365_WFM_Logo_(highres).png|Logo of 365 by Whole Foods Market
-File:Whole_Foods_365_Pumpkin_solids.jpg|365 Everyday Value product
+File:Whole_Foods_365_Pumpkin_solids.jpg|365 by Whole Foods Market pumpkin solids
 </gallery>
-[[Category:Defunct retail companies of the United States]]
-[[Category:Whole Foods Market]]
-[[Category:Retail companies established in 2016]]
-[[Category:Retail companies disestablished in 2019]]