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did we know whole foods employees are allowed to give out free items (aside from sample tables or the like)?

Posted by b. (aka starrynit) May 29 '13, 14:34

now we do!

I just gave someone a ride and stopped at WF to pick up a few things. I nabbed a box of their brand of frozen fruit bars (a new-to-me flavor, coconut lime); and the clerk and checker asked if I had tried them before. when I said no, they said the box was free, just let them know how they are.

I thought they were kidding until I checked my receipt, woo. (they were charging $1.99.)

I just googled and found the blog entry below.

I've been at this store many times over the years since it opened; and maybe they are being extra CS-y, as they now have more real competition than they used to; but, woo!

link. (gothamist.com)

Responses:

they're still way overpriced on most food. But i have to shop there for a couple of things -- nm - Remlik May 29, 14:52
i thought the owner hated socialism -- nm - charlie May 29, 14:50 6
- I'll bite, how is that socialism? - b. May 29, 14:54 5
  - "People in the 47% like free stuff" -- nm - Mitt Romney May 29, 14:57 4
    - who doesn't, aside from scroogey business people who can't see the possible positive? - b. May 29, 15:00 3
      - i just hope he'll be as generous with his own employees and their health care next year -- nm - charlie May 29, 15:11 2
        
        :( - I was just sharing something nice. -- nm - b. May 29, 15:16 1
        
        it is nice! - charlie May 29, 15:31
I've seen this happen a couple of times at WF -- nm - decline May 29, 14:47 1
- I remember at least one person sharing an employee opened a package for them, but actual free is very nice. I read the comments at that post *25 - b. May 29, 14:49
p.s. I wouldn't recommend the calamari from their hot bar. - b. May 29, 14:38

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