On Aug 8, 9:46?am, Steve Wertz wrote:

> The one [WF] in Austin is the most expensive store
> I've seen outside of Northern California.

> I suspect WF is guilty of predatory pricing in several
> markets. Lord knows their more expensive (regular)
> stores can support the loss-leader stores until they can
> drive out the competition and raise the prices.

My Northern CA Whole Foods is - selectively - cheaper
than Safeway, often by a lot. Noticed recently: butter
(store brand), everyday olive oil, grapefruit juice, some
beer and frozen vegetables.