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Walmart has done light years better. They have a very successful online retail business, and it's only gotten better in the last 2 or 3 years through acquisitions.

I was probably a tad harsh - and you're right. Wal-Mart seems re-envigorated to fight Amazon online, particularly recently.

It just feels too little, too late. I mean, I did make my last mini-major purchase via Wal-Mart online, but it stands out.

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Posted by Tyga Woods

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Posted on 1/8/19 at 8:46 am to Ace Midnight

The internet didn't cause the initial decline of Sears. Walmart and malls did. Companies like EBay and Amazon just put the final nail in the coffin.

Until Amazon is ready to open physical retail locations, Walmart will be able to retain enough of the market to be really successful.

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Posted by LSUFanHouston

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Posted on 1/8/19 at 9:38 am to Ace Midnight

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It just feels too little, too late. I mean,

Walmart was absolutely late to the game. But, they realized that both their stores, and more importantly, their distribution network, were a huge benefit to online shopping.

I can order something on Walmart.com and it's ready for pickup in a few hours. And with the stores that have the new tower system, I don't have to talk to anyone.

As Amazon moves more into same day delivery, it may mute some of that from WalMart, but, Amazon has a long way to go on that model in the smaller markets where WalMart is dominant.

I don't mind going into Walmart stores if I don't have to actually shop / check-out there. If I can place an order for something, and pick it up on my way home from work, at the same price that Amazon is charging, and not have to wait for Prime delivery, that's huge.

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