Amazon vs. Walmart: Retail Dynamics and Regulatory Challenges

This chapter examines the competitive strategies of Amazon and Walmart, including the implications of Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods and its independent operations. It highlights the challenges faced by companies like Instacart in the face of major retailers' control over logistics and technology, while also discussing the regulatory scrutiny on Amazon's monopoly status. The conversation further explores leadership changes at Amazon, antitrust complexities, and the broader reactions to corporate power in the evolving retail landscape.