With Whole Foods Deal, Amazon’s Empire Grows (Episode 28)

Date: 7 Sep 2017 | posted in: Building Local Power, Podcast, Retail | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

On the latest episode of the Building Local Power podcast, Stacy Mitchell talks about the Amazon-Whole Foods deal, how it fits into the company’s long-term strategy, and why the government should have blocked it. … Read More

Amazon Is Trying to Control the Underlying Infrastructure of Our Economy

Date: 25 Jun 2017 | posted in: Retail | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

In this op-ed for Motherboard, we look at how Amazon is trying to control the underlying infrastructure of our economy. We also examine how buying Whole Foods would expand Amazon’s control of commerce — and why regulators should block it.… Read More

Whole Foods: The Local Face of a Mega-Retailer

Date: 2 Sep 2007 | posted in: Retail | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

Interviews with 18 local suppliers—who produce everything from fresh vegetables, dairy products and meat, to prepared and processed foods—raise serious questions about Whole Foods’ commitment to promoting local food. While some farmers and vendors reported a positive experience, many have encountered corporate policies that impede, and even undermine, their success. … Read More