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Default I wonder if Amazon Prime

On 6/18/2017 12:08 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Fri, 16 Jun 2017 18:50:09 -0700, Taxed and Spent wrote:
>
>> On 6/16/2017 8:08 AM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>>
>>> I wonder if Amazon Prime will get us special discounts at Whole Foods
>>> now that Amazon has bought Whole Foods?

>>
>> I predict a big loss on this one.

>
> I not an MBA, but I don't get this either. Hole Foods current model
> isn't working, and I'm not sure how a physical presence works to
> Amazon's benefit. The Whole Foods and Amazon brands may have a lot of
> recognition, but far less loyalists.
>
> -sw
>


Food stores work on slim margins too. Only thing I can think of is home
delivery where the store or distribution center will be the local warehouse