Rumor was true—WFM appoints 5 new independent directors: http://investor.wholefoodsmarket.com/investors/press-releases/press-release-details/2017/Whole-Foods-Market-Announces-Board-Refreshment-with-the-Appointment-of-Five-New-Independent-Directors-and-New-Board-Leadership/default.aspx One of the new directors is Ron Shaich, founder of Panera.