Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Trading Arrangements, by Individual [Table]
Trading Arrangement:
Trading Arrangement [Axis]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Certain Leased Retail Store Locations
Certain Leased Retail Store Locations [Member]
Certain Leased Retail Store Locations
Portion at Fair Value Measurement
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Number of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements
Multiemployer Plans, Collective Bargaining Arrangement, Number Of Participants
Multiemployer Plans, Collective Bargaining Arrangement, Number Of Participants
Debt instrument, guarantees exception, carrying value of owned real property
Debt Instrument, Guarantees Exception, Carrying Value of Owned Real Property
Debt Instrument, Guarantees Exception, Carrying Value of Owned Real Property
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheets
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Carrying Value
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount
Adjustment to Compensation Amount
Assumed healthcare cost trend rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Auditor Infirmation [Abstract]
Auditor Infirmation
2020 Equity Incentive Plan
2020 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
2020 Equity Incentive Plan
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, and Capitalized Cost, Software to be Sold, Leased, or Marketed, Estimated Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
Segment Reporting, Entity-Wide Information Not Provided as Part of Reportable Segment, Product and Service, Revenue [Table]
Accrued compensation and benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
2031
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Payment to be Received, Year Five
State and local income tax, net of federal income tax effect
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
BENEFIT PLANS
Retirement Benefits [Text Block]
LEASES
Lessee, Finance Leases [Text Block]
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
2027
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Schedule of Lease Assets and Liabilities
Assets and Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Assets and Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Restricted stock vestings (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Deferred:
Deferred Federal, State and Local, Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
Total current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Government securities
US Treasury and Government [Member]
Shares acquired, average cost (in dollars per share)
Shares Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five
Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Leases [Abstract]
Leases [Abstract]
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Disallowed Interest Expense Carryforward, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Disallowed Interest Expense Carryforward, Valuation Allowance
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Other sublease income, net
Other sublease income, net
Other sublease income, net
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
6.750% Senior Notes Due 2029
Senior Notes Due October 2028, 6.750% [Member]
Senior Notes Due October 2028, 6.750%
Intangible assets, net
Net
Intangible Asset, Excluding Goodwill, after Accumulated Amortization
Beginning balance (in shares)
Ending balance (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Debt instrument, collateral amount
Total
Debt Instrument, Collateral Amount
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Fuel derivative /Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Fuel Derivative Two [Member]
Fuel Derivative Two
Other state and local
Income Tax Jurisdiction, Domestic State and Local, Other [Member]
Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units, Liability-Classified
Restricted Stock Units And Performance Stock Units, Liability-Classified [Member]
Restricted Stock Units And Performance Stock Units, Liability-Classified
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Schedule of Active Swap Contracts
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit (Cost) Credit, Amortization of Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit (Cost) Credit, Amortization of Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
2030
Long-Term Debt, Interest Payable, Year Four
Long-Term Debt, Interest Payable, Year Four
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
LIFO charge (benefit)
LIFO charge (benefit)
Inventory, LIFO Reserve, Period Charge
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Granted (in shares)
Number of shares granted (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Liabilities:
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Liabilities [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Debt instrument, covenant terms, fixed charge coverage ratio, minimum
Debt Instrument, Covenant Terms, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, Minimum
Debt Instrument, Covenant Terms, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, Minimum
Net
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, after Accumulated Amortization
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Capitalized implementation costs
Hosting Arrangement, Service Contract, Implementation Cost, Capitalized, after Accumulated Amortization
Non-cash interest expense and other adjustments
Noncash Interest (Income) Expense
Noncash Interest (Income) Expense
Level 2
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group [Text Block]
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
Other comprehensive loss
Net current period Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
2029
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Year Three
Interest rate swap agreements
Deferred Tax Liabilities Hedging Transactions
Deferred Tax Liabilities Hedging Transactions
Tax credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Percent
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Recognition of interest rate swap cash flow hedges, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Indefinite lived intangible assets, net
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Maturity Component [Domain]
Maturity Component [Domain]
Maturity Component [Domain]
Schedule of Business Segment Information
Segment Reporting [Table Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Asset impairment charges
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
Springing Maturity Component Two
Springing Maturity Component Two [Member]
Springing Maturity Component Two
Net Sales and Revenue Recognition
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]
Recognition of pension and other postretirement benefit obligations, tax (benefit) expense
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, Tax
Operating Lease Receipts
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]
Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit line
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Notes receivable, including current portion
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure
Number of plans included in all other multiemployer pension plans
Multiemployer Plan, Number of Plans
Multiemployer Plan, Number of Plans
Schedule of Lease Liabilities and Receipts
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Preferred stock, outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Debt instrument, face amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
2028
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Earnings (loss) per share
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Treasury stock at cost
Treasury Stock, Common, Value
Net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Total undiscounted lease liabilities and receipts
Lessee, Net Operating Lease Obligation
Lessee, Net Operating Lease Obligation
LEASES
Lessor, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
U.S. Federal
Income Tax Paid, Federal, after Refund Received
Number of collective bargaining agreements expired
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Number Of Collective Bargaining Agreements Covering Employees Expired
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Number of collective bargaining agreements covering employees expired.
Finance leases
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
LIFO reserve
Inventory, LIFO Reserve
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Other adjustments
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Benefit Plans
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Increase (Decrease) for Actual Return (Loss)
New ABL Credit Facility
New ABL Credit Facility [Member]
New ABL Credit Facility
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
Less current lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Trademarks and tradenames
Trademarks and tradenames
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Share of potential award
Loss Contingency, Share of Potential Award, Value
Loss Contingency, Share of Potential Award, Value
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Cash Paid For Amounts Included In The Measurement Of Lease Liabilities [Abstract]
Cash Paid For Amounts Included In The Measurement Of Lease Liabilities
Segment Reporting, Entity-Wide Information Not Provided as Part of Reportable Segment, Product and Service, Revenue [Line Items]
Segment Reporting, Entity-Wide Information Not Provided as Part of Reportable Segment, Product and Service, Revenue [Line Items]
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote [Text Block]
Minneapolis Retail Meat Cutters and Food Handlers Pension Plan
Minneapolis Retail Meat Cutters And Food Handlers Pension Fund [Member]
Minneapolis retail meat cutters and food handlers pension fund.
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Payments for capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Schedule of Interest Rate Derivatives
Schedule of Interest Rate Derivatives [Table Text Block]
Thereafter
Finance Lease, Net Lease Obligations - After Year Five
Finance Lease, Net Lease Obligations - After Year Five
Company Selected Measure Name
Company Selected Measure Name
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Number of employees covered by renegotiated collective bargaining agreements
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Number Of Employees Renegotiated Collective Bargaining Agreement
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Number of employees renegotiated collective bargaining agreement.
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
2027
Lessee, Net Operating Lease Obligation - Year One
Lessee, Net Operating Lease Obligation - Year One
Letter of credit fees
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Bank overdrafts
Bank Overdrafts
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Percent
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Foreign operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Other receivables, net
Other Receivables, Net, Current
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote [Text Block]
Original Estimated Useful Lives
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Useful Life
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
2028
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Pay Fixed Rate
Derivative, Forward Interest Rate
Line of credit facility, borrowing capacity, reserves
Line Of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity, Reserves
Line Of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity, Reserves
Other deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
2030
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Thereafter
Lessee, Net Operating Lease Obligation - After Year Five
Lessee, Net Operating Lease Obligation - After Year Five
Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced
Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced [Member]
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table]
Borrowing base, based on eligible accounts receivable and inventory levels
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Net effect of dilutive stock awards based upon the treasury stock method (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Adjustment
Less interest
Finance Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Operating Lease, Payments
Award Timing Predetermined
Award Timing Predetermined [Flag]
UFCW Unions and Participating Employer Pension Fund
Ufcw Unions And Participating Employers Pension Fund [Member]
UFCW unions and participating employers pension fund.
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote [Text Block]
Share-based compensation
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Level 1
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Tax credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Amount
Noncurrent derivative assets
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Grantee Status [Domain]
Grantee Status [Domain]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Total undiscounted lease liabilities and receipts
Finance Leases, Net Lease Obligations
Finance Leases, Net Lease Obligations
Multiemployer pension plan, payment period (in years)
Multiemployer Plans, Payment Period
Multiemployer Plans, Payment Period
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Long-term debt, including current portion
Long-Term Debt, Fair Value
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation
Compensation and benefits related
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Operating lease assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Relator granted summary judgement
Loss Contingency, Number Of Relators
Loss Contingency, Number Of Relators
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Interest rate cash flow hedge loss to be reclassified during next 12 months, net
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Number of collective bargaining agreements negotiated
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Number Of Collective Bargaining Agreements Covering Employees Negotiated
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Number Of Collective Bargaining Agreements Covering Employees Negotiated
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease liabilities
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation, Current
Expiration Date
Trading Arrangement Expiration Date
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
2030
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Four
Finance lease assets
Finance Lease Assets [Member]
Finance Lease Assets
State and Local
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total stockholders’ equity
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Cybersecurity incident
Other Nonrecurring Expense
2029
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Payment to be Received, Year Three
Buildings and improvements
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Thereafter
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, after Year Five
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
2027
Finance Lease, Net Lease Obligations - Year One
Finance Lease, Net Lease Obligations - Year One
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Thereafter
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Payment to be Received, after Year Five
Total unrecognized compensation cost
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Document Financial Statement Error Correction
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag]
2027
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Year One
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Including Discontinued Operation
Property and Equipment, Net and Amortizing Intangible Assets
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Policy Text Block]
LONG-TERM DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Favorable operating leases
Favorable Operating Leases [Member]
Favorable Operating Leases [Member]
Debt issuance costs, net
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Changes in Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Table]
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Table]
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
Secured Debt
Secured Debt [Member]
Finance leases
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Debt instrument, interest rate (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Total United Natural Foods, Inc. stockholders’ equity
Equity, Attributable to Parent
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Other long-term assets
Assets for Plan Benefits, Defined Benefit Plan
Intrinsic value of restricted share units vested
Share-based Compensation, Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instrument Other than Options, Vested in Period, Intrinsic Value
The intrinsic value of equity-based payment equity instrument, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed pricing methodology.
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Number of employees covered by renegotiated collective bargaining agreements, tentative agreements in place
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Number Of Collective Bargaining Agreements Covering Employees , Tentative Agreements
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Number Of Collective Bargaining Agreements Covering Employees , Tentative Agreements
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]
Allowance for uncollectible receivables
Balance at beginning of year
Balance at end of year
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Net actuarial loss (gain)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Performance Shares
Performance Shares [Member]
Professional Services
Professional Services [Member]
Professional Services
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
Total deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Multi-employer pension plan withdrawal charges
Multiemployer Plan, Withdrawal Charges
Multiemployer Plan, Withdrawal Charges
Interest expense, net
Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating
RSU- liability classified awards
RSU- Liability Classified Awards [Member]
RSU- Liability Classified Awards
Restructuring, acquisition and integration related expenses
Total Restructuring, acquisition and integration related expenses
Restructuring, acquisition and integration related expenses
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions
Loss on sale of accounts receivable
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Accounts Receivable
Anti-dilutive share-based awards excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Auditor Location
Auditor Location
Conventional
Conventional Segment [Member]
Conventional Segment
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Equity [Abstract]
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year [Member]
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Share-based payment arrangement, cash used to settle award
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Cash Used to Settle Award
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-Term Rate of Return on Plan Assets
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Long-term finance lease liabilities
Long-term lease liabilities
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Amount
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Spread on referenced rate (as a percent)
Applicable margin
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Total undiscounted lease liabilities and receipts
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
All Individuals
All Individuals [Member]
Weighted-average period over which cost is recognized (in years)
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Lease liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Deferred Rent
Statement
Statement [Line Items]
Total assets
Assets
Defined Benefit Plan [Table]
Defined Benefit Plan [Table]
Operating Lease Liabilities
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Private equity
Private Equity Funds [Member]
ABL FILO Loans
ABL FILO Loans [Member]
ABL FILO Loans
2026 Repurchase Program
2026 Repurchase Program [Member]
2026 Repurchase Program
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount
Accounts Receivable, Net
Accounts Receivable [Policy Text Block]
2029
Long-Term Debt, Interest Payable, Year Three
Long-Term Debt, Interest Payable, Year Three
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Interest expense, net
Total amounts of expense line items presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded
Interest expense, net
Interest Expense, Nonoperating
SHARE-BASED AWARDS
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Intangible asset, excluding goodwill, indefinite-lived, impairment loss
Intangible Asset, Excluding Goodwill, Indefinite-Lived, Impairment Loss
PEO
PEO [Member]
2028
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Two
Prepayment period (in days)
Debt Instrument, Debt Prepayment, Period
Debt Instrument, Debt Prepayment, Period
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Goodwill
Goodwill
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Current liabilities for cash-based compensation awards
Deferred Compensation Cash-Based Arrangements, Liability, Current
Thereafter
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five
Total lease liabilities
Lease, Liability
Lease, Liability
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Amount
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Long-term operating lease liabilities
Long-term lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income Attributable To Noncontrolling Interests
Net Income Attributable To Noncontrolling Interests
Operating lease, impairment loss
Operating Lease, Impairment Loss
PPA surcharges (as a percent)
Multiemployer Plan, PPA Surcharges on Eligible Contributions, Percent
Multiemployer Plan, PPA Surcharges on Eligible Contributions, Percent
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)
Beginning balance (in shares)
Ending balance (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Award Timing Disclosures [Line Items]
Foreign Currency
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Schedule of Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Corporate bonds
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Other Cash Flow Derivatives
Other Contract [Member]
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Interest costs capitalized
Interest Costs Capitalized
FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented
Multiemployer Plan, Pension, Significant, Funding Improvement or Rehabilitation Plan, Implementation Status [Fixed List]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Amortization expense
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Amortization Expense
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Line Items]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Line Items]
Shipping and Handling
Shipping and Handling [Member]
Share-based compensation
Share-based Compensation EBITDA Adjustment
Share-based Compensation EBITDA Adjustment
Distribution Center
Distribution Center Assets [Member]
Distribution Center Assets
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Net sales
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Plant and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Contract termination charges and costs
Contract Termination [Member]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Gross Carrying Amount
Intangible Asset, Excluding Goodwill, before Accumulated Amortization
International equity
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities, Non-US [Member]
Construction in progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
State and local income tax, net of federal income tax effect
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount
Disallowed interest expense carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Disallowed Interest Expense Carryforward
Deferred Tax Assets, Disallowed Interest Expense Carryforward
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Table Text Block]
Provision for losses on receivables
Provision for Other Credit Losses
Self-Insurance Liabilities
Reserves for Self Insurance [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of the accounting policy for self insurance reserves; these reserves are primarily for workers' compensation, and general and automobile liability insurance.
Foreign
Income Tax Jurisdiction, Foreign [Member]
Auditor Firm ID
Auditor Firm ID
Years 2032-2036
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, after Year Five for Next Five Years
Operating income (loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
Reclassifications
Self Insurance Reserve, Reclassification to Receivables
Self Insurance Reserve, Reclassification to Receivables
Authorized amount of accounts receivable to be sold (up to)
Accounts Receivable, Sale, Authorized Amount
Accounts Receivable, Sale, Authorized Amount
Foreign
Income Tax Paid, Foreign, after Refund Received
Schedule of Lease Liabilities and Receipts
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Nontaxable or nondeductible items:
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Amount [Abstract]
2031
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Five
Motor vehicles
Vehicles [Member]
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
2030
Finance Lease, Net Lease Obligations - Year Four
Finance Lease, Net Lease Obligations - Year Four
Other Cash Flow Hedges
Other Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Other Cash Flow Hedges
Common stock, issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefits Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Accounts and notes receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
California
CALIFORNIA
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
2029
Finance Lease, Net Lease Obligations - Year Three
Finance Lease, Net Lease Obligations - Year Three
Finance Lease Receipts
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Payment to be Received, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure [Text Block]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
2029
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Termination Date
Trading Arrangement Termination Date
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, gross
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Natural
Natural Segment [Member]
Natural Segment
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Derivative Asset, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Derivative Asset, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return [Text Block]
Payments of employee restricted stock tax withholdings
Restricted Stock, Value, Shares Issued Net of Tax Withholdings
Recognition of pension and other postretirement benefit obligations, net of tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
Total accrued interest and penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Current derivative assets
Derivative Asset, Current
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Fair Value as of Grant Date
Award Grant Date Fair Value
Intangible assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Loss (gain) on sale of assets and other asset charges
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Axis]
Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Table]
Pay vs Performance Disclosure, Table
Pay vs Performance [Table Text Block]
Remaining authorized repurchase amount
Share Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized, Amount
Operating expenses
Operating Costs and Expenses
Arrangement Duration
Trading Arrangement Duration
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Total (benefit) expense recognized in net periodic benefit (income) cost and Other comprehensive income (loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amount Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) and Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, before Tax
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted [Text Block]
Insurance settlements receivable
Insurance Settlements Receivable
Gross Carrying Amount
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, before Accumulated Amortization
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Amortization of leased assets
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization
Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units
Restricted Stock Units And Performance Stock Units [Member]
Restricted Stock Units And Performance Stock Units
Award vesting period (in years)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Class [Domain]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Class [Domain]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Nontaxable or nondeductible items:
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Percent [Abstract]
Interest on lease liabilities
Finance Lease, Interest Expense
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Benefits Paid
Level 3
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Decreases in unrecognized tax benefits due to statute expiration
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
2027
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year One
Amortization expense
Hosting Arrangement, Service Contract, Implementation Cost, Capitalized, Amortization Expense
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Net periodic benefit income, excluding service cost
Net periodic benefit income, excluding service cost
Net Periodic Defined Benefits Expense (Reversal of Expense), Excluding Service Cost Component
Total undiscounted lease liabilities and receipts
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received
Measured at NAV as a Practical Expedient
Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share [Member]
Retirement Plan Name [Domain]
Retirement Plan Name [Domain]
2030
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Payment to be Received, Year Four
Total
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Intraperiod Tax Allocation
Gain on cash flow hedging relationships:
Gain On Cash Flow Hedging Relationships [Abstract]
Gain On Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Repurchases of common stock
Repurchase of common stock
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Cash settlements
Payments for Restructuring
Benefit Plans
Postemployment Benefit Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Table]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Table]
Loss (Gain) on Sale of Assets and Other Asset Charges
Loss (Gain) on Sale of Assets [Policy Text Block]
Loss (Gain) on Sale of Assets [Policy Text Block]
Total Collective Bargaining Agreements
Number Of Collective Bargaining Agreements
Number of collective bargaining agreements.
Schedule of Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Non-NEOs
Non-NEOs [Member]
Employee
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Employee [Member]
Corporate-Owned Office Location
Corporate-Owned Office Location [Member]
Corporate-Owned Office Location
2027
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year One
2028
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year Two
Accounts receivable sold
Accounts Receivable, Sale
Schedule of Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Private equity and real estate partnerships
Private Equity Funds And Real Estate [Member]
Private Equity Funds And Real Estate [Member]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
LEASES
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
2027
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year One
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Expenses and Related Tax Impacts
Disclosure of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
Proceeds from insurance settlement, operating activities
Proceeds from Insurance Settlement, Operating Activities
Repurchases of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Mortgage-backed securities
Collateralized Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Named Executive Officers, Footnote
Named Executive Officers, Footnote [Text Block]
Dan Sills, et al. v. United Natural Foods, Inc., et al
Dan Sills, et al. v. United Natural Foods, Inc., et al [Member]
Dan Sills, et al. v. United Natural Foods, Inc., et al
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Number of reporting units
Goodwill, Reporting Unit, Number
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table]
Pension Benefits
Pension Benefits
Pension Plan [Member]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
% of Associates under collective bargaining agreement
Multiemployer Plan, Pension, Significant, Employees Covered by Collective-Bargaining Arrangement to All Entity's Employees, Percentage
Operating lease cost
Operating lease cost
Operating Lease, Cost
Severance and other labor-related costs
Severance and other employee separation costs
Employee Severance [Member]
Insurance liabilities, discount
Insurance Liability Discount
Insurance Liability Discount
Number of collective bargaining agreements scheduled to expire
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Number Of Collective Bargaining Agreements Covering Employees Scheduled to Expire
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Number Of Collective Bargaining Agreements Covering Employees Scheduled to Expire
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes Due October 2029, 6.750% [Member]
Senior Notes Due October 2029, 6.750%
Other Pension Plan
Other Pension Plans [Member]
Other Pension Plans
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Variable lease cost
Variable Lease, Cost
Employee Stock Option
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Noncontrolling interests
Equity, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Schedule of Assumptions used
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Additional 402(v) Disclosure
Additional 402(v) Disclosure [Text Block]
Common stock
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities [Member]
Tabular List, Table
Tabular List [Table Text Block]
2029
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year Three
Name
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Individual Name
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
All Other Multiemployer Pension Plans
All Other Multiemployer Pension Plans [Member]
All Other Multiemployer Pension Plans [Member]
Interest rate swap agreements
Deferred Tax Assets, Hedging Transactions
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Long-Lived Asset, Class [Domain]
Long-Lived Asset, Class [Domain]
Assets:
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Assets [Abstract]
Multiemployer pension plan withdrawal liability
Multiemployer Plans, Withdrawal Obligation
Business transformation costs
Gain (Loss) On Business Transformation
Gain (Loss) On Business Transformation
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Table]
Pharmacy prescription files
Pharmacy Prescription Files [Member]
Pharmacy Prescription Files [Member]
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 5.0 shares; none issued or outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Adjustment to Compensation:
Adjustment to Compensation [Axis]
Cost of Sales, Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs
Cost of Goods and Service [Policy Text Block]
Amortization
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Cash paid for interest
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activity
Operating Expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
RESTRUCTURING, ACQUISITION AND INTEGRATION RELATED EXPENSES
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
2031
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five
Name
Measure Name
Illinois
ILLINOIS
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2028
Long-Term Debt, Interest Payable, Year Two
Long-Term Debt, Interest Payable, Year Two
U.S. operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Intangible Asset, Indefinite-Lived, Class [Axis]
Intangible Asset, Indefinite-Lived, Class [Axis]
Equipment
Equipment [Member]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Goodwill, impairment loss
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
2031
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Year Five
Name
Trading Arrangement, Individual Name
Accrued expenses
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalent
2027
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Next Rolling 12 Months
Lease expense
Operating Lease, Expense
Company Selected Measure Amount
Company Selected Measure Amount
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
SOFR
Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) [Member]
Teamsters Retirement Pension Plan (f/k/a/ Minneapolis Food Distributing Industry Pension Plan)
Minneapolis Food Distributing Industry Pension Plan [Member]
Minneapolis food distributing industry pension plan.
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, target allocation, percentage
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage
Supervalu Retirement Plan
Supervalu Retirement Plan [Member]
Supervalu Retirement Plan [Member]
Retirement Plan Name [Axis]
Retirement Plan Name [Axis]
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability
RSU-equity classified awards
RSU-Equity Classified Awards [Member]
RSU-Equity Classified Awards
2031
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Five
Operating leases
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Non-PEO NEO
Non-PEO NEO [Member]
Guarantor obligations, guarantees term (in years)
Guarantor Obligations, Guarantees Term
Guarantor Obligations, Guarantees Term
Schedule of Multiemployer Plans
Multiemployer Plan [Table Text Block]
Customer Concentration Risk
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Cost of sales
Cost of Product and Service Sold
Purchase obligation
Purchase Obligation
Award Timing Method
Award Timing Method [Text Block]
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect and Discontinued Operation
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability [Text Block]
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Total gross deferred tax assets
Gross deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Self Insurance Reserve Rollforward Abstract [Roll Forward]
Self Insurance Reserve Rollforward Abstract [Roll Forward]
Self Insurance Reserve Rollforward Abstract [Roll Forward]
Schutte and Yarberry v. Supervalu, New Albertson's, Inc., et al
Schutte and Yarberry v. SuperValu, New Albertson's, Inc., et al [Member]
Schutte and Yarberry v. SuperValu, New Albertson's, Inc., et al [Member]
2028
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Year Two
Net pension and other postretirement benefit income
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Expense (Reversal of Expense), Noncash
Amortization of net actuarial gain
Amortization of net actuarial gain
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Net income (loss) attributable to United Natural Foods, Inc.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Erroneous Compensation Analysis
Erroneous Compensation Analysis [Text Block]
2031
Long-Term Debt, Interest Payable, Year Five
Long-Term Debt, Interest Payable, Year Five
Location, Statement of Financial Position, Balance [Axis]
Location, Statement of Financial Position, Balance [Axis]
Proceeds from dispositions of assets
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
2030
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Four
Restatement Determination Date:
Restatement Determination Date [Axis]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Nonemployee
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonemployee [Member]
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term [Abstract]
Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term
Litigation settlement amount
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party
Inventories
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Inventory
Number of multiemployer plans
Number Of Multiemployer Plans
Number Of Multiemployer Plans
Actuarial gain
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Leases
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Number of causes of action
Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number
Interest Expense, Net
Interest Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Complaint From Various Health Plans
Complaint From Various Health Plans [Member]
Complaint From Various Health Plans
Compensation related items
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Amount
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Cybersecurity incident, expense
Cybersecurity Incident, Expense
Cybersecurity Incident, Expense
Schedule of Identifiable Intangible Assets, Net
Intangible Asset and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Surcharges imposed
Multiemployer Plan, Pension, Significant, Surcharge [Fixed List]
Interest Rate Swap Due December 29, 2028
Interest Rate Swap Due December 29, 2028 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap Due December 29, 2028
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Share-based compensation expense, net of tax
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense, after Tax
Number of Shares (in millions)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Retail
Retail Segment [Member]
Retail Segment
Debt covenant, springing maturity criteria, minimum principal amount outstanding
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Springing Maturity Criteria, Minimum Principal Amount Outstanding
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Springing Maturity Criteria, Minimum Principal Amount Outstanding
Other retail expense
Other Retail Expense
Other Retail Expense
Schedule of Restricted Stock Units and Performance Share Units Activity
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]
Decreases in unrecognized tax benefits due to settlements
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Minnesota
MINNESOTA
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Restatement Determination Date
Restatement Determination Date
Tax Jurisdiction of Domicile [Extensible Enumeration]
Tax Jurisdiction of Domicile [Extensible Enumeration]
Changes in valuation allowances
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Long-term debt, including current portion
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation, Including Current Maturities
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Provision for losses in Operating expenses
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
New York
NEW YORK
Financing cash flows from finance leases
Finance Lease, Principal Payments
Cost of sales decrease, LIFO inventory liquidation
Effect of LIFO Inventory Liquidation on Income
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Postemployment Retirement Benefits
Postemployment Retirement Benefits [Member]
Disposal Group, Held-for-Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Disposal Group, Held-for-Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
2030
Lessee, Net Operating Lease Obligation - Year Four
Lessee, Net Operating Lease Obligation - Year Four
Expense
Self Insurance Reserve, Expense
Self Insurance Reserve, Expense
Interest Rate Swap Due October 31, 2029
Interest Rate Swap Due October 31, 2029 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap Due October 31, 2029
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Line Items]
Income Tax Paid, by Individual Jurisdiction [Line Items]
Total expense (benefit) recognized in Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote [Text Block]
2029
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Three
Swap Agreements
Swap Agreements [Member]
Swap Agreements
Certain Leased and Owned Distribution Center Locations
Certain Leased And Owned Distribution Center Locations [Member]
Certain Leased And Owned Distribution Center Locations
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Abstract]
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
PEO Total Compensation Amount
PEO Total Compensation Amount
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Payments for capital expenditures:
Segment Reporting, Long-Lived Asset, Expenditure for Addition
Notional Value (in millions)
Derivative, Notional Amount
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Basic (in shares)
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Accumulated goodwill impairment charges
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Number of other post retirement benefit plans
Number Of Other Post Retirement Benefit Plans
Number Of Other Post Retirement Benefit Plans
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
2030
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Maryland
MARYLAND
Self-insurance liability, long-term
Self Insurance Reserve, Noncurrent
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest Rate Swap Due June 30, 2028
Interest Rate Swap Due June 30, 2028 1 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap Due June 30, 2028 1
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure [Text Block]
Vested (in shares)
Number of shares vested (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
2031
Finance Lease, Net Lease Obligations - Year Five
Finance Lease, Net Lease Obligations - Year Five
Certain Retail Store Locations
Certain Retail Store Locations [Member]
Certain Retail Store Locations
Recognition of other cash flow derivatives, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivative, Excluded Component, Increase (Decrease), after Adjustments and Tax
Change in discount rate (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Change In Discount Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Change In Discount Rate
Net Sales
Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark [Member]
Sublease income
Sublease Income
Accumulated Amortization
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Accumulated Amortization
Maximum borrowing base
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Less: current portion of long-term debt
Long-Term Debt, Current Maturities
Amortization of net actuarial loss
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization Of Net Actuarial Loss
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization Of Net Actuarial Loss
2028
Lessee, Net Operating Lease Obligation - Year Two
Lessee, Net Operating Lease Obligation - Year Two
Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Additions of property and equipment included in Accounts payable
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Land
Land [Member]
Grantee Status [Axis]
Grantee Status [Axis]
Loss (gain) on sale of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
2027
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Payment to be Received, Year One
Total employer contribution expenses
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount
Percentage of union employees that participate in multiemployer defined benefit pension plans under collective bargaining agreements (as a percent)
Multiemployer Plan, Pension, Significant, Employees Covered by Collective-Bargaining Arrangement to All Participants, Percentage
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Long-term debt
Long-Term Debt
Interest Rate Swap Due October 30, 2026
Interest Rate Swap Due October 30, 2026 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap Due October 30, 2026
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Text Block]
Other
Other Security Investments [Member]
Maturity Component [Axis]
Maturity Component [Axis]
Maturity Component
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in Compensation Table
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in the Compensation Table [Member]
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) AND ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Equity [Text Block]
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Plan
Western Conference Of Teamsters Pension Plan [Member]
Western conference of teamsters pension plan.
Fiscal Year
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Common collective trusts
Common Collective Trust [Member]
SOFR and BA
Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) And Bankers Acceptance Rate [Member]
Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) And Bankers Acceptance Rate
Number of shares authorized (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Finance lease assets
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Amortization
Schedule of Property and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Recognition of other cash flow derivatives, tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivative, Excluded Component, Increase (Decrease), after Adjustments, Tax
Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA
Name
Outstanding Recovery, Individual Name
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered [Text Block]
State and Local
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year [Member]
Finance Lease Net Obligations
Finance Leases, Net Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Finance Leases, Net Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost [Member]
Total undiscounted lease liabilities and receipts
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Payment to be Received
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract]
Line of credit, additional borrowing capacity
Line of Credit, Additional Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit, Additional Borrowing Capacity
Benefit Plans
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Long-term debt, gross
Long-term debt
Long-Term Debt, Gross
Retirement Plan, Age [Domain]
Retirement Plan, Age [Domain]
[Domain] for Retirement Plan, Age [Axis]
Compensation Amount
Outstanding Recovery Compensation Amount
Individual:
Individual [Axis]
Diluted (in shares)
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations
Pension and other postretirement benefit obligations
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Underlying Security Market Price Change
Underlying Security Market Price Change, Percent
Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit line
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Property and equipment, net
Property and equipment, net
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
DERIVATIVES
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Less interest
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Compensation related items
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Percent
Employer contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Virginia
VIRGINIA
Long-lived asset impairment charges
Long-Lived Asset, Held and Used, Impairment Loss
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
U.S. Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock, Common [Member]
Intangible Asset, Goodwill and Other [Abstract]
Intangible Asset, Goodwill and Other [Abstract]
Notes receivable, net, included within Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Receivable from Customer in Brokerage
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Intangible Asset, Indefinite-Lived, Class [Domain]
Intangible Asset, Indefinite-Lived, Class [Domain]
Total undiscounted lease liabilities and receipts
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Total
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts for Asset (Liability) Recognized in Statement of Financial Position
Beginning balance (in dollars per share)
Beginning balance (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Debt covenant, springing maturity criteria, number of days prior to maturity of senior notes, if circumstances met (in days)
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Springing Maturity Criteria, Number Of Days Prior To Maturity Of Senior Notes, If Circumstances Met
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Springing Maturity Criteria, Number Of Days Prior To Maturity Of Senior Notes, If Circumstances Met
All Executive Categories
All Executive Categories [Member]
Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Distribution expenses
Production and Distribution Costs
Tangible asset impairment charges
Tangible Asset Impairment Charges
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings (Loss) Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Restructuring, Acquisition and Integration Related Expenses
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy [Policy Text Block]
2028
Finance Lease, Net Lease Obligations - Year Two
Finance Lease, Net Lease Obligations - Year Two
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
BUSINESS SEGMENTS
Segment Reporting [Text Block]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Repayments of other loans
Repayments of Other Debt
Auditor Name
Auditor Name
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE ON CASH
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation
Location, Statement of Income, Balance [Axis]
Location, Statement of Income, Balance [Axis]
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Funding of deep red zone plans (as a percent)
Multiemployer Plan, Significant, Deep Red Zone Status, Funding Percentage
Multiemployer Plan, Significant, Deep Red Zone Status, Funding Percentage
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Net periodic benefit (income) cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Fixed income
Fixed Income Funds [Member]
2022 Repurchase Program
2022 Repurchase Program [Member]
2022 Repurchase Program
Common stock, authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Interest Cost, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Interest Cost, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life (in years)
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Useful Life
Over 5% Contributions 2025
Multiemployer Plan, Pension, Significant, Employer Contribution Exceeds 5 Percent [true false]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Number of installments for employees
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Installments
Represents the number of installments in which awards are vested.
Exercise Price
Award Exercise Price
Restructuring Cost [Table]
Restructuring Cost [Table]
Restricted stock vestings
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Closed property charges and costs, net
Facility Closing [Member]
Segment Reporting [Line Items]
Segment Reporting [Line Items]
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items]
Long-Lived Asset, Held-for-Sale [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount (up to)
Share Repurchase Program, Authorized, Amount
Total lease assets
Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Finance lease cost
Finance lease cost
Finance lease cost
Interest
Interest Payable
Repayments of long-term debt and finance leases
Repayments of Long-Term Debt
Rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Table
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance
Restructuring reserve, ending balance
Restructuring Reserve
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Adoption Date
Trading Arrangement Adoption Date
Inventories, Net
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Unused credit, if no ABL FILO loans outstanding
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, No FILO Loans Outstanding, Amount
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, No FILO Loans Outstanding, Amount
Claim payments
Self Insurance Reserve, Claims
Self Insurance Reserve, Claims
Schedule of Collective Bargaining Agreement Dates and Contributions to Each Plan Table
Schedule Of Collective Bargaining Agreement Dates And Contributions To Each Plan Table [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Collective Bargaining Agreement Dates And Contributions To Each Plan Table [Text Block]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Foreign tax credits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign
Title
Trading Arrangement, Individual Title
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Operating Lease Distribution Center
Operating Lease Distribution Center [Member]
Operating Lease Distribution Center
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Restatement does not require Recovery
Restatement Does Not Require Recovery [Text Block]
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, discounted
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Discounted
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Discounted
Present value of lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability
Domestic equity
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities, US [Member]
Benefit obligation assumptions:
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Present value of lease liabilities
Finance Lease, Liability
Other financing
Proceeds from (Payment for) Other Financing Activity
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted [Flag]
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]
2028
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Two
Cybersecurity incident expense, included in net sales
Cybersecurity Incident Expense, Included In Net Sales
Cybersecurity Incident Expense, Included In Net Sales
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Letter of Credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Interest Rate Swap Due December 31, 2027
Interest Rate Swap Due December 31, 2027 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap Due December 31, 2027
COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income [Text Block]
Restricted share unit awards
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Funding of red zone plans (as a percent)
Multiemployer Plan, Significant, Red Zone Status, Funding Percentage
Multiemployer Plan, Significant, Red Zone Status, Funding Percentage
Weighted Average
Weighted Average [Member]
Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 100.0 shares; 64.0 shares issued and 60.3 shares outstanding at August 1, 2026; 63.1 shares issued and 60.6 shares outstanding at August 2, 2025
Common Stock, Value, Outstanding
Net Periodic Benefit (Income) Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract]
All Adjustments to Compensation
All Adjustments to Compensation [Member]
Unallocated corporate
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Corporate Nonsegment [Member]
Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units, Equity-Classified
Restricted Stock Units And Performance Stock Units, Equity-Classified [Member]
Restricted Stock Units And Performance Stock Units, Equity-Classified
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Stockholders’ equity:
Equity, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract]
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Schedule of Changes in Insurance Liabilities
Schedule of Self Insurance Reserve [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Self Insurance Reserve [Table Text Block]
Intersegment Eliminations
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Aggregate borrowing base (as a percent)
Debt Instrument Unused Borrowing Capacity Percentage Of Borrowing Base
Debt Instrument Unused Borrowing Capacity Percentage Of Borrowing Base
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Funding of yellow zone plans (as a percent)
Multiemployer Plan, Significant, Yellow Zone Status, Funding Percentage
Multiemployer Plan, Significant, Yellow Zone Status, Funding Percentage
Schedule of Finite-lived Intangible Assets
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Table Text Block]
City Area Code
City Area Code
Amortization of amounts included in net periodic benefit (income) cost
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Prior Service Attributable to Parent [Member]
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, before Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
Name
Forgone Recovery, Individual Name
Non-GAAP Measure Description
Non-GAAP Measure Description [Text Block]
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Amortization of prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Share-Based Compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]
Defined benefit plan, plan assets, actual allocation, percentage
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Actual Allocation, Percentage
Long-Term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased [Domain]
Long-Term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased [Domain]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
Benefit obligation at end of year
Benefit obligation at end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Current:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Self Insurance Reserve
Fuel Derivatives/Accounts receivable, net
Fuel Derivative One [Member]
Fuel Derivative One
Share-based compensation expense
Allocated share-based compensation expense
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Domain]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Number of authorized additional shares (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Restructuring and related charges
Restructuring, Settlement, And Impairment Provisions, Net
Restructuring, Settlement, And Impairment Provisions, Net
2029
Lessee, Net Operating Lease Obligation - Year Three
Lessee, Net Operating Lease Obligation - Year Three
Granted (in dollars per share)
Weighted-average grant-date fair value (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Performance-based share awards
Performance-based share awards
Performance Share Units [Member]
Represents details pertaining to performance share unit awards.
Intangibles assets, net
Intangible Asset, Excluding Goodwill, after Accumulated Amortization [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Income Statement Expense, Caption, Identifier [Axis]
Disaggregation of Income Statement Expense, Caption, Identifier [Axis]
Number of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements scheduled to expire
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Number Of Employees Expire Collective Bargaining Agreement
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Number of employees expire collective bargaining agreement.
Forfeited/Canceled (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Treasury Stock
Stockholders' Equity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery [Table]
Number of employee, tentative agreement pending ratification
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Number Of Employee, Tentative Agreement Pending Ratification
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Number Of Employee, Tentative Agreement Pending Ratification
Payments for debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Recognition of interest rate swap cash flow hedges, tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, Tax
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest on long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Interest, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Interest, Fiscal Year Maturity
2029
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Three
Write-offs charged against the allowance
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff
SUPERVALU INC. Retirement Plan
SUPERVALU INC. Retirement Plan [Member]
SUPERVALU INC. Retirement Plan
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Other adjustments
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Interest cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Unutilized commitment fees
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
State and Local:
Income Tax Paid, State and Local, after Refund Received
ABL Credit Facility
ABL Credit Facility [Member]
ABL Credit Facility
Number of plans without future contributions
Multiemployer Plan, Pension, Number Of Plans Without Future Contributions
Multiemployer Plan, Pension, Number Of Plans Without Future Contributions
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedule of Intangible Assets [Table]
Other adjustments
Other Income
LIFO inventory amount
LIFO Inventory Amount
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Class [Axis]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Class [Axis]
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
Intangible Asset and Goodwill [Text Block]
Underlying Securities
Award Underlying Securities Amount
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Schedule of Domestic and Foreign Components of Income (Loss)
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Interest Rate Swap Due October 30, 2026
Interest Rate Swap Due October 30, 2026 2 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap Due October 30, 2026 2
State and Local:
Income Tax Jurisdiction, Domestic State and Local [Member]
Other investing
Payment for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activity
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market [Member]
Represents Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Operating leases
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Segment Reporting [Table]
Segment Reporting [Table]
Number of shares available for grant (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Schedule of Lease Costs and Other Information
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
All Trading Arrangements
All Trading Arrangements [Member]
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests
Increase (Decrease) From Subsidiary Equity Issuance
Increase (Decrease) From Subsidiary Equity Issuance
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Award Timing MNPI Considered
Award Timing MNPI Considered [Flag]
Other tax carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Non-Loss Tax Carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Non-Loss Tax Carryforwards
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
2028
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Payment to be Received, Year Two
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Table]
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Capitalized research and development
Deferred Tax Assets, Capitalized Research And Development
Deferred Tax Assets, Capitalized Research And Development
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of collective bargaining agreements renegotiated
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Number Of Collective Bargaining Agreements Covering Employees Renegotiated
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Number of collective bargaining agreements covering employees renegotiated.
Multi-District Litigation
Multi-District Litigation [Member]
Multi-District Litigation
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Operating Lease Net Obligations
Operating Leases, Net Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Net Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Loss (gain) on sale of assets and other asset charges
Gain on sale of long-lived assets
Gain (Loss) On Disposition Of Property Plant Equipment, Net
Gain (Loss) On Disposition Of Property Plant Equipment, Net
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Thereafter
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Defined benefit plan, expected future employer contributions, next fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Next Fiscal Year
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Gain reclassified from comprehensive income (loss) into earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, before Tax
Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation Disclosure [Line Items]
Measure:
Measure [Axis]
Reductions (increases) to Net sales
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivables, Revenue Reduction
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivables, Revenue Reduction
Retirement Plan, After Age 65
Retirement Plan, After Age 65 [Member]
Retirement Plan, After Age 65 [Member]
Treasury stock, beginning balance (in shares)
Treasury stock, ending balance (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Shipping, handling and transportation costs
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Debt instrument, repurchase amount
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount
Payment Guarantee
Payment Guarantee [Member]
Total
Income Tax Paid, after Refund Received
Less valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Unallocated corporate overhead
Unallocated Corporate Overhead
Unallocated Corporate Overhead
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease liabilities
Less current lease liabilities
Finance Lease, Liability, Current
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to United Natural Foods, Inc.
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Original issue discount on debt
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant, and Equipment [Line Items]
2031
Lessee, Net Operating Lease Obligation - Year Five
Lessee, Net Operating Lease Obligation - Year Five
Present value of claims, discount rate
Loss Contingency Accrual, Insurance-related Assessment, Discount Rate
UFCW Unions and Participating Employer Pension Fund
UFCW Unions And Participating Employers Pension Fund [Member]
UFCW unions and participating employers pension fund.
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value [Flag]
Other long-term assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
2029
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Document Type
Document Type
Loss on debt extinguishment
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Decreases in unrecognized tax benefits from a prior period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Changes in Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Accrued compensation and benefits
Accrued compensation and benefits
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Current
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Canada
CANADA
Other Postretirement Benefits
Other Postretirement Benefits
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Unrecognized tax benefits added during the period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Changed Peer Group, Footnote
Changed Peer Group, Footnote [Text Block]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
2030
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year Four
Amortizing intangible assets:
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Roll Forward]
Executive Category:
Executive Category [Axis]
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
2030
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Year Four
Inventories, net
Inventory, Net
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Cloud Computing Arrangements
Hosting Arrangement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Hosting Arrangement, Policy
Payments for investments
Payments to Acquire Long-Term Investments
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Pennsylvania Distribution Center
Pennsylvania Distribution Center [Member]
Pennsylvania Distribution Center
PEO Name
PEO Name
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Other Cash Flow Derivatives/Swap Agreements
Cash Flow Hedge
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member]
Other
Segment Reporting, Other Segment Item, Amount
Long-Lived Asset, Class [Axis]
Long-Lived Asset, Class [Axis]
Prepayment of debt
Repayments of Secured Debt
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method [Text Block]
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Long-term debt
Notes Payable
Elimination of intersegment profit and loss
Elimination Of Intersegment Profit (Loss)
Elimination Of Intersegment Profit (Loss)
Income tax benefit
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit
Self-insurance liability, current
Self Insurance Reserve, Current
Product Concentration Risk
Product Concentration Risk [Member]
Long-term notes receivable, net, included within Other long-term assets
Accounts and Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Interest credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Weighted-Average Interest Crediting Rate
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Base Rate
Base Rate [Member]
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined [Text Block]
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement [Text Block]
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Share-based compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Total net lease cost
Lease, Cost
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Basic earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Retirement Plan, Before Age 65
Retirement Plan, Before Age 65 [Member]
Retirement Plan, Before Age 65 [Member]
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Insider Trading Arrangements [Line Items]
Changes in valuation allowances
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Short-term lease cost
Short-Term Lease, Cost
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Customer accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Funding of green zone plans (as a percent)
Multiemployer Plan, Significant, Green Zone Status, Funding Percentage
Multiemployer Plan, Significant, Green Zone Status, Funding Percentage
Unused credit
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure [Text Block]
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Cover [Abstract]
Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Plan
Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund [Member]
Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund [Member]
Operating lease intangibles
Operating Lease Intangible [Member]
Operating Lease Intangible [Member]
Reclassifications
Reclassification, Comparability Adjustment [Policy Text Block]
Accounts receivable, principally due to allowances for uncollectible accounts
Deferred Tax Asset, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserve and Accrual, Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Documents Incorporated by Reference [Text Block]
Proceeds from issuance of other loans
Proceeds from Issuance of Other Long-Term Debt
Concentration risk (as a percent) (less than)
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Equity Awards Adjustments
Equity Awards Adjustments [Member]
Funded (unfunded) status at end of year
Funded (unfunded) status at end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan
Noncurrent derivative liability
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Interest Rate Swap Due June 30, 2028
Interest Rate Swap Due June 30, 2028 2 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap Due June 30, 2028 2
Due from insurance companies
Due from Insurance Companies
Due from Insurance Companies
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Schedule of Lease Liabilities and Receipts
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes and Allowance for Uncollectible Receivables
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Jurisdiction [Domain]
Other expense (income), net
Other expense, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
2031
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year Five
Total United Natural Foods, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity
Parent [Member]
Forfeited/Canceled (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Number of corporate-owned office locations to be disposed
Disposal Group, Number Of Office Locations To Be Disposed
Disposal Group, Number Of Office Locations To Be Disposed
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid
Net periodic benefit (income) cost assumptions:
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Interest Rate Swap Due October 30, 2026
Interest Rate Swap Due October 30, 2026 3 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap Due October 30, 2026 3
Number of suits pending
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Real estate
Employee Benefit Plan, Real Estate [Member]
Operating cash flows from finance leases
Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Payments to government agencies
Payments to Government Agencies
Payments to Government Agencies
Aggregate Available
Trading Arrangement, Securities Aggregate Available Amount
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Jurisdiction [Axis]
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Minneapolis Retail Meat Cutters and Food Handlers Variable Annuity Pension Plan
Minneapolis Retail Meat Cutters And Food Handlers Variable Annuity Pension Fund [Member]
Minneapolis Retail Meat Cutters And Food Handlers Variable Annuity Pension Fund [Member]
Term Loan Facility
Term Loan Facility [Member]
Term Loan Facility
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
2031
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five
ABL Loans
ABL Loans [Member]
ABL Loans
Lease right of use assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Leasing Arrangements
Weighted-average discount rate
Weighted-Average Discount Rate [Abstract]
Weighted-Average Discount Rate
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Number of collective bargaining agreements
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Number Of Collective Bargaining Agreements Covered Employees
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Number Of Collective Bargaining Agreements Covered Employees
Number of employees without renegotiated collective bargaining agreement
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Number Of Employees Without Renegotiated Collective Bargaining Agreement
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Number Of Employees Without Renegotiated Collective Bargaining Agreement
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Average Interest Rate at August 1, 2026
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate During Period
Finance Lease Liabilities
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Long-term debt maturity
Long-Term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Contributions
Multiemployer Plan, Employer Contribution, Cost
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
ABL Credit Facility, FILO Tranche
ABL Credit Facility, FILO Tranche [Member]
ABL Credit Facility, FILO Tranche
Retirement Plan, Age [Axis]
Retirement Plan, Age [Axis]
Retirement Plan, Age [Axis]
Number of employees
Entity Number of Employees
Entity Address, Address Line Two
Entity Address, Address Line Two
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interests
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interests
Net (loss) income
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Number of multiemployer plan, utilizing special financial assistance program funding
Number Of Multiemployer Plan, Utilizing Special Financial Assistance Program Funding
Number Of Multiemployer Plan, Utilizing Special Financial Assistance Program Funding
Ultimate healthcare cost trend rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Interest Rate Swap Due June 3, 2027
Interest Rate Swap Due June 3, 2027 1 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap Due June 3, 2027 1
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
Income tax expense (benefit)
Effective income tax rate
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Noncash Item [Abstract]
Projected insolvent period for deep red zone plans (in years)
Multiemployer Plan, Significant, Deep Red Zone Status, Expected Insolvent Period
Multiemployer Plan, Significant, Deep Red Zone Status, Expected Insolvent Period
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts and Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Amortization of prior service cost
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
2027
Long-Term Debt, Interest Payable, Year One
Long-Term Debt, Interest Payable, Year One
RECENTLY ADOPTED AND ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Text Block]
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit (Cost) Credit, Expected Return (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit (Cost) Credit, Expected Return (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Interest Rate Swap Due June 3, 2027
Interest Rate Swap Due June 3, 2027 2 [Member]
Interest Rate Swap Due June 3, 2027 2
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Number of employees covered by negotiated collective bargaining agreements
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Number Of Employees Negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreement
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Number Of Employees Negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreement
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Disallowed interest expense carryforwards utilized
Deferred Tax Assets, Disallowed Interest Expense Carryforward Utilized
Deferred Tax Assets, Disallowed Interest Expense Carryforward Utilized
ABL Credit Facility, Revolver Loans
ABL Credit Facility, Revolver Loans [Member]
ABL Credit Facility, Revolver Loans
Alleged damages (in excess of)
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
U.S. Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
UNITED STATES