M&A Case Studies: How Amazon & Whole Foods Messed Up A Merger (8 Minute Video)

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In 2017, when it was announced that Amazon would acquire Whole Foods, Wall Street loved this strategic move so much that the market caps of both companies rose $14.3 Bn in 1 week.  However, Amazon overlooked cultural differences and therefore made poor integration decisions, resulting in heartburn after the dust settled.