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Amazon Acquires Whole Foods (B)

By: Rory McDonald, Sarah Mehta and Shaye Roseman
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  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:4
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Abstract

This short case, meant for pairing with HBS No. 615-013, “AmazonFresh: Rekindling the Online Grocery Market,” explores Amazon’s rationale for acquiring Whole Foods.

Keywords

Mergers and Acquisitions; Growth and Development Strategy; Technology Industry; Food and Beverage Industry

Citation

McDonald, Rory, Sarah Mehta, and Shaye Roseman. "Amazon Acquires Whole Foods (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 619-029, December 2018.
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Rory M. McDonald

Technology and Operations Management
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