NEW YORK, July 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Whole Foods Market, Inc. ("Whole Foods" or the "Company") (NasdaqGS: WFM -News). Such investors are advised to contact Peretz Bronstein or his investor relations coordinator Eitan Kimelman at info@bgandg.com or 212-697-6484.

The investigation concerns whether Whole Foods and certain of its officers and/or directors have violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

On July 29, 2015, the Company released lower than expected third-quarter results. Whole Foods attributed the sharp decrease in sales growth in the last two weeks of the quarter to bad publicity over its overcharging of customers in New York City.

Following this news, shares of Whole Foods fell $4.58 or 11.21% during intraday trading to trade at $36.24 on July 30, 2015.

If you are aware of any facts relating to this investigation, or purchased shares of Whole Foods, you can assist this investigation by contacting Peretz Bronstein or his Investor Relations Coordinator Eitan Kimelman of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 212-697-6484 or via email info@bgandg.com. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, email and telephone number.

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a corporate litigation boutique. Our primary expertise is the aggressive pursuit of litigation claims on behalf of our clients. In addition to representing institutions and other investor plaintiffs in class action security litigation, the firm's expertise includes general corporate and commercial litigation, as well as securities arbitration. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

Contact:
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC
Peretz Bronstein or Eitan Kimelman 212-697-6484
info@bgandg.com

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