A while back I wrote how money had turned Jeff Bezos into a badass.
Well, it might also have made him think he can do no wrong.
A few weeks ago I went into Whole Foods and saw this…
Yep, they’re selling Alexa products with their fresh fruit.
While one of Amazon’s great strengths has been in cross selling – I don’t know if this combination goes that well together.
Yes, I know I’ve previously written about supermarkets genius about tapping into people’s romantic notions, but Alexa and fresh fruit doesn’t seem to me to have a combination that could illicit some desire you want in your life.
And that’s coming from someone who has a shitload of Alexa’s in his house.
Not to mention a ton of other mad gadgetry.
I must admit, I think watching how Amazon deals with their Whole Foods ownership will be fascinating … though I really do hope it will be more thought out than simply shoving Alexa into all their stores.
After all, it’s called Whole Foods for a reason.
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Comment by George November 8, 2017 @ 7:26 amIs that because you’re jealous of how well Alexa is doing compared to Google Home?
Comment by Rob November 8, 2017 @ 8:36 amI don’t understand your argument Rob. Whole Foods is well known for selling overpriced produce that makes the buyers feel they are important.
Comment by DH November 8, 2017 @ 7:31 amonly a matter of time before they sell the fucking “organic Alexa”.
Comment by andy@cynic November 8, 2017 @ 7:41 amFunny.
Comment by George November 8, 2017 @ 7:51 amI’m also guessing that you never want to work for Amazon.
Comment by DH November 8, 2017 @ 7:32 amI hope you can retire before they take over the world.
Who am I kidding, of course you can.
Comment by DH November 8, 2017 @ 7:32 amyou fucking twat.
Comment by andy@cynic November 8, 2017 @ 7:38 amNot with a [nearly] 3 year old I can’t …
Comment by Rob November 8, 2017 @ 8:36 amYou aren’t fooling anyone Rob.
Comment by DH November 8, 2017 @ 10:09 amI’m an Amazon fan boy.
Comment by Marcus Brown November 8, 2017 @ 11:58 pm