Whole Foods Market Gets 'Ready for Action' This Summer

Whole Foods Market's (NASDAQ: WFM) inaugural “Ready for Action Week,” June 24 through 30, will celebrate active, fit lifestyles. During this week, the store’s Whole Body departments will host events, classes, demonstrations and promotions* to showcase Whole Foods Market’s large selection of active living products—from protein powders and superfoods to sun-care and reusable water bottles.

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Whole Foods Market's "Ready for Action" bag is on sale Saturday, June 27, while supplies last. (Photo: Business Wire)

“Our shoppers live incredibly active lives— from professional athletes to new moms,” said Maren Giuliano, executive global Whole Body coordinator. “This week we’ll be highlighting products that support healthy lifestyles for various kinds of shoppers, whether it’s a person looking for supplements that support hydration and energy or a family who just wants to stay safe in the sun.”

Beginning Saturday, June 27, at 10 a.m. local time, all Whole Foods Market stores in the United States will offer a limited edition “Ready for Action” bag for $12 (valued at $50.) Packed with great products for summer adventures, these 100 percent jute bags with organic cotton lining are made by RIJI Green, a business committed to ending human trafficking. Each bag includes a Boiron Arnicare Gel, Goddess Garden Organics Everyday Natural or Kids Sunscreen SPF 30, Aubrey Pure Aloe Vera, Amazing Grass Amazing Meal in Vanilla Chai, Garden of Life Perfect Food Raw Organic Green Super Food in Chocolate Cacao, Spectrum Essentials Seed Blends, Nuun Active Natural Electrolyte Enhanced Drink Tabs, Tom’s of Maine Long Lasting Deodorant, a Spectrum Essential recipe book and three coupons.**

From June 26 to 28, shoppers will also save 25 percent on all protein powders at all Whole Foods Market locations in the United States and Canada. All protein powders sold at Whole Foods Market are free of high-fructose corn syrup and artificial colors, flavors and preservatives. For more on Whole Foods Market’s standards, please visit http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/about-our-products/quality-standards.

*Please check with your local store to see which events, classes and promotions are happening in your area.

**All items in this promotion are supported by our participating suppliers.

About Whole Foods Market^®

Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (wholefoodsmarket.com, NASDAQ: WFM), is the leading natural and organic food retailer. As America’s first national certified organic grocer, Whole Foods Market was named “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store” by Health magazine. The company's motto, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”™ captures its mission to ensure customer satisfaction and health, Team Member excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. Thanks to the company’s more than 88,000 team members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 18 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2014, the company had sales of more than $14 billion and currently has more than 417 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. For more company news and information, please visit media.wfm.com.

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