As predictions of the coming retail grocery apocalypse flood in, one sector of the retail economy is sure to benefit from the Amazon/Whole Foods mash-up: the butchers, bakers, greengrocers, farmers markets and other specialty food retailers that make their homes on America’s Main Streets. Without a doubt, thanks to Whole Foods, Amazon can deliver better […]
Archive | July, 2017
Amazon And Walmart: Buying Their Way Into The Luxury Market
Recent big acquisition news from Walmart and Amazon, ranked #1 and #3 in the Forbes list of the world’s largest retailers, confirmed rumors circulating since at least April that Walmart had its eye on online men’s fashion retailer Bonobos and Amazon was flirting with the idea of buying high-end grocer Whole Foods. While the deals differ markedly […]
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Congratulations! You’ve designed a new product that you are sure will be a big hit. Or you have an idea for a new business that is going to answer a previously unfilled need. You love your idea. Obviously, since you’ve invested time, effort and often a great deal of money, trying to bring it to […]