Amazon Says It Won't Replace Whole Foods Cashiers With Computers... Yet (cnbc.com)

An anonymous reader shares a report: Amazon said it has no current plans to automate the jobs of cashiers in Whole Foods stores after it finishes acquiring the grocery chain. It also isn't planning any layoffs, according to a spokesperson. There is some speculation, however, that Amazon may change its plans and use new technology inside of Whole Foods locations. Commenting on Amazon's announcement from earlier today, LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner said, "Only one company on earth can buy grocery chain, be rumored to buy enterprise software company & in both cases be lauded for strategic vision."

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Re:Yeah sure they won't

[PopeRatzo]

What kind of insane PE ratio did they pay for 'Whole Paycheck'?

When I saw the headline that Amazon spent $13.4 billion on Whole Foods, I just assumed that they bought a large guacamole, two fruit cups and a dozen eggs.

Re:Yeah sure they won't

[acrimonious howard]

Don't believe mainstream media! A reliable source told me what really happened:

Bezos: Alexa, buy me olives from Whole Foods.
Alexa: Sure, buying all of Whole Foods.
Bezos: Shit.