Again, we are getting conflicting messages about potential layoffs here. AMZN's officials are denying any plans about potential layoffs, paint rosy picture of what's about to come. On the other hand, 'sources close to the company' claim that the checkout will be automated, distribution sreamlined, pricing turned upside down, marketing 'reinvented', etc... All signs point to a massive restructuring that will see many let go...
When Amazon.com Inc. completes its acquisition of Whole Foods Market Inc., Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos will try to keep the grocer’s reputation for premium fresh foods while cutting prices to shed its “Whole Paycheck” image.
See an article by Bloomberg below, the link is at the bottom:
Amazon expects to reduce headcount and change inventory to lower prices and make Whole Foods competitive with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and other big-box retailers, according to a person with knowledge of the company’s grocery plans. That included potentially using technology to eliminate cashiers. An Amazon spokesman denied any job cuts were planned.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-06-18/amazon-said-to-plan-cuts-to-shed-whole-foods-pricey-image