But experts say millions of Americans want to buy their foods
online and this trend partly explains why Amazon.com (amzn) paid $ 13.7 billion last Friday to acquire
organic grocer Whole Foods Market (wfm).
Amazon shook up the retail sector with the announcement on June 16, 2017, it would acquire upscale U.S.
grocer Whole Foods Market, known for its pricey
organic options, in a deal that underscores the
online giant's growing influence in the economy.