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re: Amazon Pantry
Posted on 8/15/16 at 10:00 am to Lou Pai
Posted on 8/15/16 at 10:00 am to Lou Pai
I'm laughing because I don't think you understand how good Amazon is and what "logistics" means when talking about them.
Sure they don't have stores, but they are killing it now with their distribution network/delivery.
Sure they don't have stores, but they are killing it now with their distribution network/delivery.
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Posted on 8/15/16 at 10:01 am to Lou Pai
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This sounds awesome. Hopefully they put a hurting on Amazon. They clearly have the wherewithal to do so with a huge advantage in having both storefronts and a much more robust distribution network. Curious to see if the Jet acquisition pays off on this front for them.
1. Why would you want to "put a hurting" on Amazon?
2. Delivery to my front door > me picking it up from the store
Posted on 8/15/16 at 10:01 am to lynxcat
quote:It's a solid option, but it is still limited in their inventory.
I use Prime Now instead. Two hours and free delivery.
My wife is also a crazy coupon clipper, so we rarely use the online stuff, as she can't take advantage of all the deals she can get with the couponing.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 10:04 am to shel311
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My wife is also a crazy coupon clipper, so we rarely use the online stuff, as she can't take advantage of all the deals she can get with the couponing.
They have a weekly deals section but it pails in comparison to someone willing to use coupons strategically.
Generally, I find the Amazon prices to be as good or better than what I can get locally (but I don't coupon).
Inventory changes a lot on Prime Now. Amazon partnered with Sprouts in my area which has improved the variety of things available. Sprouts is similar to Whole Foods for those not familiar with the chain.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 10:10 am to notiger1997
I'm not sure you know what that means, actually.
What they have done is impressive, but it doesn't compare to the scale and scope of Walmart's distribution network. They have one of the largest private trucking fleets in America, and they have 150 massive distribution centers.
AMZN has been at the mercy of carriers for last-mile delivery since inception, just like WMT, and while volumes help them command better pricing and drive better margins there, WMT has a lot of capacity to make up ground in e-commerce. People still like to go to stores in person, so having multichannel will probably fare better than you realize.
What they have done is impressive, but it doesn't compare to the scale and scope of Walmart's distribution network. They have one of the largest private trucking fleets in America, and they have 150 massive distribution centers.
AMZN has been at the mercy of carriers for last-mile delivery since inception, just like WMT, and while volumes help them command better pricing and drive better margins there, WMT has a lot of capacity to make up ground in e-commerce. People still like to go to stores in person, so having multichannel will probably fare better than you realize.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 10:13 am to lynxcat
quote:Ah nice, we have Sprouts in my area as well.
They have a weekly deals section but it pails in comparison to someone willing to use coupons strategically. Generally, I find the Amazon prices to be as good or better than what I can get locally (but I don't coupon). Inventory changes a lot on Prime Now. Amazon partnered with Sprouts in my area which has improved the variety of things available. Sprouts is similar to Whole Foods for those not familiar with the chain.
If it were me shopping for myself, I'd basically use Amazonly only and never leave the house lol. But my wife is the type that buys all kinds of stuff for like $7 when it should have been $60. No clue how, but she does basically 100% of the grocery shopping, so I'm good with that.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 10:14 am to Lou Pai
Guess the laughing was a little much.
You have good points, but I wouldn't say Walmart is going to hurt Amazon much. Amazon has been arse raping them for years and I would say overall, that will continue.
You have good points, but I wouldn't say Walmart is going to hurt Amazon much. Amazon has been arse raping them for years and I would say overall, that will continue.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 10:14 am to lynxcat
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1. Why would you want to "put a hurting" on Amazon?
I don't care for Bezos, and I want to see competition in e-commerce in general.
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2. Delivery to my front door > me picking it up from the store
Maybe. Making an order at my desk at work, including meats and dairy, and having the ability to pick it up on my way home a few hours later, seems like a solid setup. I have to make the dreaded hike down to the front office or worry about messing with my apartment mgt to deliver the shite to me anyway.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 10:29 am to notiger1997
Yeah it was. Don't laugh again!
Posted on 8/15/16 at 10:42 am to notiger1997
I feel like the people who hate on Amazon must live terrible lives.
Who the frick argues with convenience?
Who the frick argues with convenience?
Posted on 8/15/16 at 10:44 am to McCaigBro69
I didn't find that he was hating on them.
CAD is the one with real mental issues in regards to Amazon.
I love how well run the company is and how they have taken so much of their earnings and reinvested in over many years to prepare for future growth.
CAD is the one with real mental issues in regards to Amazon.
I love how well run the company is and how they have taken so much of their earnings and reinvested in over many years to prepare for future growth.
Posted on 8/15/16 at 10:45 am to notiger1997
Sorry I just responded to the last post in the thread 
Posted on 8/15/16 at 10:52 am to McCaigBro69
I spend every waking moment thinking about how much I hate the company, tru dat
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