Very soon, after doing all this, Amazon's 'trustability' as a partner will com into question.
At that time, the carcasses of their former partners would be animated, and asked to testify.
By then, even Walmart might be seen as a better partner, once the fill out their ecommerce offerings., what with their new yearly plan.
Remember also, that Walmart has over 4,700 locations, and a logistical operation with decades of experience.
Moreover, Walmart is quite profitable, and can absorb loses from a reduced vig from sellers over a longer period of time.
I would guess that it comes down to what company is less douchebaggish for either customers wanting to purchase stuff, or sellers needing an ecommerce partner.
Concern:
1) Walmart App and website are not up to par with Amazon.
2) Delivery lags Amazon.
These are both valid concerns.
I had thought Walmart would use the Jet website, which was better streamlined.
Even so, I believe that the Walmart app and website can be easily fixed.
As for fulfilment, the plethora of Sam's and Walmart locations means that Walmart has a shorter road to replicating or surpassing Amazon once local/hyperlocal deliveries are sorted. Because Walmart locations already have local deliveries.
However, it remains to be seen if Walmart has a regional or superregional warehousing system that helps their strength of number of locations.
Heck, it might even be a hindrance.
Original story here: Amazon Plans to put 1,000 warehouses in Suburban Neighborhoods.
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