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Conscious Capitalism: Inside Whole Foods' Blueprint for Building a Billion-Dollar Movement | John Mackey

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

CHAPTER

Whole Foods: Crisis, Strategy, and Merger

This chapter explores Whole Foods' challenges during a crisis, including activist investor Janna Partners' intervention and the need for strategic changes amidst declining sales and intense competition. It recounts pivotal discussions leading to the merger with Amazon, highlighting mutual benefits and the complexities of aligning interests among stakeholders. The speaker reflects on the journey towards collaboration, emphasizing long-term vision and impact despite the hurdles encountered post-merger.

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