Amazon Plans Cuts to Shed Whole Foods' Pricey Image (bloomberg.com)

When Amazon completes its acquisition of Whole Foods Market, Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos will try to keep the grocer's reputation for premium fresh foods while cutting prices to shed its "Whole Paycheck" image. From a report: Amazon expects to reduce headcount and change inventory to lower prices and make Whole Foods competitive with Wal-Mart Stores and other big-box retailers, according to a person with knowledge of the company's grocery plans. That included potentially using technology to eliminate cashiers. Amazon, known for its competitive prices, is trying to attract more low- and middle-income shoppers with its grocery push. The Seattle-based company already offers discounted Amazon Prime memberships for people receiving government assistance and is part of a pilot program to deliver groceries to food-stamp recipients.

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One of the reasons I pay extra at whole foods

[Anonymous Coward]

is so I don't have to deal with Walmart customers. Eleventy billion fucking kids running around, white trash screaming at each other, etc.

At least with Whole Foods, we get a whole different level of douchebag, but they're not likely to be carrying guns or knives and anxious to prove how badass they are.

I just want my fucking couscous, you stupid cunt. Get the fuck out of my way.