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The Motley Fool March 3, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Natural Food Power United Natural Foods is a healthy and growing food distributor.
The Motley Fool June 1, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Wild Times at United Natural Things are rosy since getting Wild Oats back on board at the organic foods distributor.
The Motley Fool May 7, 2004 Salim Haji	Naturally Gaining Market Share Aided by the grocery store strike in California, the two leading natural food store chains accelerated their gains against conventional grocery stores in the last quarter.
The Motley Fool February 23, 2005 Salim Haji	More Disappointment, Excuses at Wild Oats Wild Oats turned in another weak quarter yesterday, along with more excuses about the temporary nature of the results. Shareholder value is steadily being destroyed, and the board's patience with current management is starting to look like complacency.
The Motley Fool August 3, 2004 Roger Nusbaum	Wild Oats Sows a Rough Quarter The firm operates in an industry where there may be no room for No. 2. Investing in grocery stores can be tough to do, even when they are niche players. Very rarely do the numbers look good.
The Motley Fool May 5, 2004 Seth Jayson	Whole Foods on Fire The biggest retailer of organic and natural foods runs a very tight ship as yesterday's first-quarter numbers show. Whole Foods growth appears phenomenally well managed, and it has been getting better.
The Motley Fool February 16, 2006 W.D. Crotty	Wild Oats Finally Blossoms Natural grocer reports a strong quarter, but it's still trailing behind Whole Foods. With the stock trading for 42.4 times earnings guidance, value investors may want to look elsewhere for a buy.
The Motley Fool January 20, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Whole Foods' Wild Move Will the upscale grocer's newest purchase translate its domestic success overseas?
The Motley Fool March 1, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Grocery Strike Ends The impact of the now-ended California grocery strike will reverberate nationally.
The Motley Fool May 7, 2007 Tim Beyers	Wild Growth for Whole Foods? Wild Oats isn't yet a business to smile about, not even for the permanently sunny Mackey. But if interim CEO Greg Mays and his team continue to produce more with less, this promised organic oligopoly could cook up tasty returns for investors.
The Motley Fool November 5, 2004 Salim Haji	Fundamental Flaws at Wild Oats Disappointing results reflect flaws in the business model, not an "aberration." Until the company addresses a couple of fundamental issues, the stock remains a risk.
The Motley Fool May 25, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	United Natural Foods' Unsavory Valuation How long can a great hook outweigh valuation worries? While the organic foods distributor has an appealing business, there isn't a whole lot on the table for new investors.
The Motley Fool January 12, 2004 Alyce Lomax	United Natural Gets Wild Holy granola! United Natural Foods investors surely felt healthy this morning after the organic and natural foods distributor said it had regained what was once its second-largest customer -- a customer it lost to a competitor in 2002.
The Motley Fool August 5, 2005 Salim Haji	Turnaround at Wild Oats? Management changes and positive financial results indicate that a turnaround may be under way at Wild Oats. At an enterprise value-to-sales ratio of 0.45, the stock remains cheap, especially compared with Whole Foods, which is trading at almost two times sales.
The Motley Fool March 12, 2007 Rich Duprey	Foolish Forecast: Kroger's Organic Growth The supermarket chain will report fourth-quarter 2006 financial results shortly. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.
The Motley Fool November 7, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Not Wild About Wild Oats At the moment, investors should leave this health food retailer in the pasture.
The Motley Fool May 7, 2007 Tim Beyers	The Whole Story of Wild Oats: Fool by Numbers The natural food grocer released first-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Checkup...
The Motley Fool February 23, 2007 Tim Beyers	A Wild Ride Ahead for Whole Foods Whole Foods' deal with Wild Oats may not go as smoothly as some think. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool October 25, 2004 Seth Jayson	Wild Oats Grows Stale There's yet another disappointment from organic foods' best-known ne'er-do-well.
The Motley Fool February 18, 2005 Dave Marino-Nachison	Smart & Final's Final Tally The grocery's full-year results highlight the intense nature of the grocery business.
The Motley Fool December 21, 2006 Brian D. Pacampara	The Worst Stock for 2007: Wild Oats Markets This organic foods retailer is a legitimate business operating in one of the fastest-growing areas in the retail food industry. Investors, that's the problem.
The Motley Fool December 22, 2003 Dave Marino-Nachison	SuperValu Bags Strong 2003 It's been a good year for the grocery and distribution company, and it looks to keep delivering.
The Motley Fool April 15, 2004 Salim Haji	Is Whole Foods Overvalued? The organic foods purveyor may seem pricey now, but not so if you look ahead five years. With a P/E above 40, Whole Foods seems richly valued. But a discounted cash flow analysis reveals that even at current levels, the stock may be trading at a significant discount to its intrinsic value.
The Motley Fool October 17, 2007 Mac Greer	Fool Video: Missing Out on Whole Foods? Shares of Whole Foods have rebounded from their summer lows. Is there still time to buy?
The Motley Fool November 30, 2004 Phil Wohl	Gluten-Free Profits This leading natural food distributor maintains internal growth strategy. United Natural shares, which are up 7% today, have appreciated more than 42% since August.
The Motley Fool May 7, 2007 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Whole Foods on Hold The natural food grocer is set to report its second-quarter 2007 earnings shortly. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.
The Motley Fool November 9, 2006	Wild Oats Sown: Fool by Numbers The health food retailer released third-quarter 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights...
The Motley Fool August 31, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	United Natural Foods: Healthy Eating, Healthy Stock? Is this natural foods distributor the right ride-along opportunity for investors looking to play the growth of natural foods and healthier living?
The Motley Fool November 21, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Whole Foods' Whole Nine Yards Although Whole Foods Market missed analysts' earnings expectations for the quarter, it did beat with its revenue.
The Motley Fool March 29, 2007 David Meier	Dueling Fools: Whole Foods Bear Whole Foods is a great company with a lousy stock price, even at 40% off its 52-week high.
The Motley Fool February 23, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Is United Natural Foods Stale? Although United Natural Foods renewed its relationship with Whole Foods in a seven-year deal last fall, investors have good reason to wonder about the potential impact of Whole Foods' acquisition of Wild Oats.
The Motley Fool November 6, 2008 Alyce Lomax	Thanks for Nothing, Wild Oats Whole Foods Market has quite a case of indigestion from its acquisition of Wild Oats Market, and the tough economic times aren't helping it go down any easier.
The Motley Fool February 12, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Ace in the Whole Foods Whole Foods earns a shiny organic apple for its desk with excellent company performance at a time when other grocers are faltering.
The Motley Fool February 28, 2006 Alyce Lomax	United Natural Foods' Green Quarter United Natural Foods' position as a behind-the-scenes leader in a growing industry certainly makes it a stock to keep an eye on.
The Motley Fool July 29, 2004 Phil Wohl	Whole Foods Trips The largest natural and organic foods retailer is trying to sustain growth. The shares of this exciting company are a little overweight, but attractive.
The Motley Fool December 28, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Healthy News at United Natural Foods Whole Foods renews its contract with United Natural Foods. United Natural's stock gains 10% on the news.
The Motley Fool February 22, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Whole Foods Gone Wild The organic retailer's first quarter is overshadowed by a flashy Wild Oats deal. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool March 2, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Overpriced Natural Foods United Natural Foods is growing rapidly, but its stock is priced at a premium.
The Motley Fool March 18, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Fretting Kroger Grocery chain's decision to shutter Ralphs is a sign of bad times.
The Motley Fool February 5, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Aeropostale Flying High The teen apparel retailer managed a same-store sales gain of nearly 18% in January.
The Motley Fool October 23, 2008 John Ballard	Whole Foods for Your Portfolio It's been a rough ride for Whole Foods shareholders over the last two years, but the business itself has a promising future.
The Motley Fool February 19, 2009 Alyce Lomax	Whole Foods No Shrinking Violet? The organic grocer's profit shrinks, but investors get bullish anyway.
The Motley Fool March 9, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	California Wilts Grocery Results Kroger and Albertson's report significant strike-related financial impacts.
The Motley Fool November 29, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Organic Growth at United Natural Foods Not every number here is clean, but the story is still sweet. It's too hard to ascertain a cash flow-based valuation, however for investors who can stomach the risks, it might make a very healthy opportunity.
The Motley Fool February 10, 2005 Salim Haji	Stellar Quarter for Whole Foods The company turned in another great quarter, highlighting the fundamental strength of the company's core business model. Unfortunately for investors, at the current stock price, the stock is fully valued or close to it.
The Motley Fool August 10, 2007	Wild Oats Markets to Sow: Fool by Numbers The fast facts look at Wild Oats Markets second-quarter reports shows comps up, and gross margins down.
The Motley Fool February 21, 2008 Alyce Lomax	Whole Foods Soldiers On If its first-quarter results are any indication, Whole Foods Market is still digesting its big mouthful of Wild Oats Market.
The Motley Fool July 6, 2004 Alyce Lomax	United Natural Gets Slammed Investors viewed the company as an unhealthy investment today, pushing the stock down as much as 19% after the organic food supplier warned it will come in shy of profit expectations.
The Motley Fool July 27, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Squeezed Safeway Slips The California strike and pressure from competitors continue to haunt the grocer. It seems that more time is likely needed before investors can feel "safe" with Safeway.
The Motley Fool June 18, 2007 Mac Greer	Fool Video: Is the Whole Foods-Wild Oats Merger Done For? The FTC recently announced its opposition to Whole Foods' acquisition of Wild Oats. What does it mean to investors?