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		needlessly on June 16, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Amazon to Acquire Whole Foods for $13.7B you can't really buy employees. They can choose to quit right after.

dx034 on June 16, 2017 [–]

And they don't own the real estate so that point isn't valid either. Not sure about trucking but would be surprised if they own their whole distribution network.

dceddia on June 16, 2017 | [–]

But they do (in some cases anyway) own the liquor licenses.

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