What will Amazon do with Whole Foods’ more than 400 local retail grocery stores?
Among the many scenarios, the Seattle-based company could increase same-day delivery, vastly expand AmazonFresh or create “Amazon Stores” within larger markets. These are among a number of intriguing options to contemplate.
Earlier this morning, the e-commerce giant announced it was buying Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods for roughly $13.7 billion in cash. It’s Amazon’s largest acquisition to date by far. The deal will be completed later this year.