Amazon vs. Walmart rivalry plays out in acquisitions real and rumored

April 19, 2017

Amazon is opening physical store locations while being rumored to have an interest in BJ’s Wholesale Club. Walmart has gone on a spending spree for online sites that includes Jet.com, ModCloth, Moosejaw and Shoebuy.com. It is also reportedly close to acquiring Bonobos for $300 million.

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