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Whole Foods Will Drop Prices On Monday, Amazon Says In Detailing New Grocery Strategy

Amazon sets new prices on bananas, butter, organic eggs, and other best-selling staples. The online giant also says its Amazon Prime members will get special prices and perks at Whole Foods.
Bananas will be cheaper at Whole Foods stores next week, as Amazon finalizes its purchase of the grocery chain.

Amazon is cutting the prices of bananas, butter, organic eggs, and other best-selling staples at Whole Foods' 470 stores, promising customers lower costs and targeting the grocer's "Whole Paycheck" nickname. The online giant also says its Amazon Prime members will get special prices and perks.

New prices will take effect on Monday —. The online marketplace, famous for disrupting the book industry and other retail segments, also laid out its plans for combining its business with an established brick-and-mortar chain.

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