who owned whole foods before amazon bought it
Whole Foods Market As of 2015[update], founder John Mackey and Walter Robb were co-CEOs of the publicly traded company, with John Elstrott as chairman.[6][7][8] In November 2016, the company announced that Walter Robb would be stepping down as co-CEO at the end of year and would remain with the company as a director.[9] It became a Fortune 500 company in March 2005 and is the 30th largest retailer in the U.S., based on 2014 revenue.[10][11]
Long John Silver's Citing poor sales for both divisions, the company plans to focus on its international expansion plans for its other brands, with particular emphasis on its growth in China.[4] With the announcement of the intent to sell by Yum! Brands, a group consisting of Long John Silver's franchisees and other private investors made a successful bid to buy the LJS Brand and in September 2011, Yum! announced the impending sale to LJS Partners LLC.[5]
Ben & Jerry's In April 2000, Ben & Jerry's sold the company to Anglo-Dutch multinational food giant Unilever.[15] Unilever said it hopes to carry on the tradition of engaging "in these critical, global economic and social missions". Although the founders' names are still attached to the product, they do not hold any board or management position and are not involved in day-to-day management of the company.[16]
Ben & Jerry's In April 2000, Ben & Jerry's sold the company to Anglo-Dutch multinational food giant Unilever.[16] Unilever said it hopes to carry on the tradition of engaging "in these critical, global economic and social missions". Although the founders' names are still attached to the product, they do not hold any board or management position and are not involved in day-to-day management of the company.[17]