Whole Foods (Sort of) Responds to Overcharging Allegations
No, that's just the cost of living in the Big Apple.
It’s affectionately been called “Whole Paycheck Market.”
If you have never shopped at the health and nutrition depot, believe the hype. It’s a skosh expensive, but that doesn’t seem to matter to its loyal followers.
This has never been the focus of the chain’s PR team because Whole Foods’ image hasn’t been damaged by its more elite pricing. Now, this latest study from New York may lead to that team earning its paychecks.
According to the AP, Whole Foods has been “routinely” overcharging New York city shoppers by “overstating the weight of prepackaged meat, dairy and baked goods”…since 2010!
The price on a package of coconut shrimp at the upscale market was too high by $14.84,
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