Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods could be a defensive move against Wal-Mart By: MarketWatch June 16, 2017 at 15:22 PM EDT Some analysts think Amazon’s deal to acquire Whole Foods is a reaction to the online ramp-up underway at Wal-Mart. Read More >> Related Stocks: Amazon.com Costco Wholesale Online Retail Amplify ETF Target Corp Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.