[borisj]

If Whole Foods was in financial trouble before the acquisition, I don't imagine they'll be able to cut prices and maintain their quality. Something's got to give and I think it's going to be that "nice idea" you mention.

[skybrian]

On the other hand, Amazon has deep pockets and is okay losing money for a while. So who knows?

[jedberg]

Amazon could optimize the supply chain. The could also bring their technology expertise to minimize overhead (such as replacing all the cashiers with their "no checkout" system).

[rifung]

> Amazon could optimize the supply chain.

I see this idea thrown around but why can Amazon do a better job than Whole Foods has already done?

Can they combine the supply chain with their Amazon Pantry and get more cost sharing or something?

[jedberg]

Amazon ships a whole lot more stuff than Whole Foods. They have a fleet of trucks and even their own planes. Amazon is really a logistics company.

Basically, they have a whole lot more experience moving things around than Whole Foods.

[cakedoggie]

> I don't imagine they'll be able to cut prices and maintain their quality.

So you think when someone buys them with lots of money, they can't cut prices? Um, what?