Why are these idiots always complaining about Wal-Mart selling food and running grocery chains out of business? Whole Foods Markets is growing like gang-busters, and no one complains about them putting ma-'n-pa gourmet shops out of business. Maybe it's because Whole Foods sells to college-educated folks?
No Whole Foods sells to people that have more money than sense. There are two Whole Foods in my area, and yes in more affluent areas. However their selection leaves much to be desired. As for Wal-Mart, I don't shop for groceries there much. What's popular in this area is Lowes Food (competitor of Harris Teeter market). Food Lions are still around but Winn Dixies have left the state completely
PS - Whole Foods does not allow unions either.