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Amazon buying Whole Foods

gidgetgh — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 13:22:08 GMT

For 13.7 billion dollars.

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Winkk — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 13:25:36 GMT

I just saw that on CNN. Amazon keeps getting bigger and bigger. In a way I feel bad because the smaller retailers don't have a chance against companies like Amazon. But, I shop on Amazon so I guess I can't complain too much.

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gidgetgh — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 13:32:41 GMT

$13.7B. Roughly the cost of one of Whole Foods cakes.

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depglass — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 13:40:42 GMT

And they said Walmart was taking over the world.

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artisto — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 13:53:43 GMT

$13.7B. Roughly the cost of one of Whole Foods cakes. ..Quoting gidgetgh

^^ Brilliant!! ^^

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songbird — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 13:59:35 GMT

We have Prime. And we've purchased food already online. Looking forward to getting more!

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Ms tyrion2 — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 14:03:21 GMT

Excellent!

I believe amazon provides great benefits for employees. Whole Food employees may now get to benefit from that.

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Sweet_Serenity — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 14:12:14 GMT

Congratulations! Amazon! Smart purchase. 🙋💗

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SeaMaiden — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 14:17:27 GMT

I do shop on amazon a lot..... but, I also worry that they are getting so big soon they will have no competition and that could spell trouble down the road.....

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LonestarBabs — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 14:40:39 GMT

If they can bring the prices down and bring Whole Foods' good quality to the masses, fine. Until then, Whole Foods is too expensive and and a luxury for most.

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corita — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 14:56:16 GMT

We just got a Whole Foods last Winter and I have yet to step inside! It doesn't really call my name!! Have heard from friends that it is very expensive....

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HappyDaze — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 15:43:15 GMT

I shop at Whole Foods for most of my produce. Maybe with Amazon, the prices will decrease a bit. That would be great but I'm not holding my breath. I don't find their prices too outrageous, at least not for the quality. I only buy organic produce and prefer produce from small, local farms and my Whole Foods carries that very thing, which I appreciate. So regardless, I will still buy from there as long as they still offer that. Otherwise I will start going to the local farmers' markets again although it isn't as convenient.

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Qshopper1991 — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 16:31:47 GMT

@corita

Instead of listening to your friends, why don't you just go into the store and look around?

When I first stepped into Whole Foods 7 years ago, I thought I was in a different world. The produce was so much more beautiful than the regular grocery stores. You can't compare the two. It's like comparing apples to oranges.

As for the expense, it's a little pricier than a regular store. But it's not costing your entire paycheck. And if you want to go all organic, you do it slowly. That's what I did. I just started with fruits, veggies and meats. Then little by little I purchased other organic stuff (spices, condiments, hand soap, etc).

It just amazes me that people think WF is a luxury. It isn't. Cable is a luxury. So is a cell phone. Good organic produce and meats should never be considered a luxury.

I'm glad Amazon is buying WF. I'm an Amazon Prime member, so this is amazing news

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I am still oxox — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 16:37:54 GMT

I wonder how this new purchase will change Whole Foods

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I am still oxox — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 16:39:38 GMT

It is a little bit higher then most markets but you also have amazing quality and service

@corita wrote:
We just got a Whole Foods last Winter and I have yet to step inside! It doesn't really call my name!! Have heard from friends that it is very expensive....

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corita — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 16:40:11 GMT

@Qshopper1991 wrote:
@corita

Instead of listening to your friends, why don't you just go into the store and look around?
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I don't listen to my friends...most of my friends do shop there. I have been in a WF in other towns...just not interested. I shop at several local mom/pop stores.

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pommom — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 16:41:09 GMT

@Ms tyrion2 wrote:
Excellent!
I believe amazon provides great benefits for employees. Whole Food employees may now get to benefit from that.

@Ms tyrion2

My DD & SIL work for amazon and it is an awesome organization. So many perks and they are treated with respect. Amazon values their employees, recognizes their hard work and rewards them.

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Silver Lining — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 17:15:28 GMT

I need to stay out of our Whole Foods. I am prone to impulse buying in there.

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RubyinNE — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 17:35:44 GMT

I also started shopping at WF to buy their produce. I often found good prices on organixc fruit in season. They have sales quite often.

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gidgetgh — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 20:02:05 GMT

I've only bought a few things at Whole Foods. Believe it or not, I've found great greeting cards there. I've browsed the bakery but their prices are just nuts.