UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 20, 2007

WILD OATS MARKETS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		0-21577		84-1100630
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1821 30^th Street

Boulder, Colorado 80301

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (303) 440-5220

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

     On August 20, 2007, pending further order, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued a stay order enjoining the tender offer and the merger between the Company and Whole Foods Market, Inc. for the purpose of giving the court sufficient opportunity to consider the merits of the FTC’s motion for a stay. As a result, Whole Foods Market has extended the expiration date for its tender offer to purchase outstanding Company shares to 5:00 p.m., Eastern time, on Monday, August 27, 2007.

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.