Amazon to Have Same-Day Delivery Soon: Will the E-Commerce Giant Destroy Local Retail?

by mrosen814 Posted 2012/07/13 18:00:00

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E-commerce giant Amazon.com, is investing tons of money (like, hundreds of millions of dollars) into opening massive shipping centers close to major metropolitan hubs. In California alone, "Amazon will spend $500 million and hire 10,000 people at its new California warehouses."

Why is Amazon doing this, you ask? Because Amazon’s new goal is to get stuff to you immediately -- as soon as a few hours after you hit "buy." This will undoubtedly shake-up the retail industry, if not damage it severely. There have been online companies in the past that have attempted to offer same-day delivery, but quickly failed.

SLATE.COM reports:
Amazon has long enjoyed an unbeatable price advantage over its physical rivals. When I buy a $1,000 laptop from Wal-Mart, the company is required to collect local sales tax from me, so I pay almost $1,100 at checkout. In most states, Amazon is exempt from that rule.

collect local sales tax pay 1100 checkout amazon exempt rule

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cmdrbnd007 2012/07/13 05:39:34

No

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I doubt it but that would be so cool to get it on the same day.
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tootien to deBrice 2012/07/14 00:27:18

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I like to browse in little specialty stores, hate huge stores and malls

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sundance to tootien 2012/07/15 03:15:56

And isn't it nice when you walk in and some real, non artificially animated employee, says "Hi, how are you today?". Surely beats the alternative of the obligatory, tight lipped, robotic bark of "Welcome to Walmart", while staring at their hand, and picking refuse out from under their nails, and smacking their wad of cud. I miss the small Ma and Pa everything stores....Just a thought...

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deBrice to sundance 2012/07/16 20:41:04

I totally agree, small store with a soul are great because you get service and advice from someone who knows what he/she is talking about. It makes a whole lot of a difference to me.

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sundance to deBrice 2012/07/17 00:44:18

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Is too bad that we, so easily, loose sight of the good things....Just a thought....

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deBrice to sundance 2012/07/17 18:20:18

I think it is. Big store hires employe that don't know and don't care about their job. You vote with your dollars after all. Going to a small local and knowledgeable store from time to time to shop should help ;) (I do for butchery and bread)

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sundance to deBrice 2012/07/18 01:29:45

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I agree. I have my favorite bakery and butcher. We also have a pretty nice produce stand also. I know that I feel better when I support and frequent small business, as it feels like I am doing my part to support the community that supports me....Just a thought...

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sundance to deBrice 2012/07/15 03:08:52 (edited)
Torchmanner ~PWCM~JLA 2012/07/13 12:37:32

No

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No. There are large retail and online stores that are already set up like this. Amazon will do no better.

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sundance to Torchma... 2012/07/15 03:18:46

Might want to give the NASDAQ a peak. Amazon is not referred to as a "giant" for no reason. Amazon is kickin their asses already. Should they corner the shipping game, other retailers will be scrambling to do the same....Just a thought...

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Kirby 2012/07/13 11:42:52

No

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Anything that gives Wal-Mart a headache I am all for!

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BobbyOdd 2012/07/13 11:03:19

No

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women like shopping and strolling around. That should save the locals.

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deBrice to BobbyOdd 2012/07/13 15:51:13

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I do know a lot of girl that rather shop online on their couch.

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BobbyOdd to deBrice 2012/07/13 21:03:09

do they have big butts? haha j/k

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Sodahead Founders are Fascists 2012/07/13 09:34:54

No

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There is a kind of pleasantness in walking and browsing through a physical shop and where you can physically examine products.
You can also use prices on Amazon and other vendors to negotiate a lower price in the shop. I did so when I decided to buy a new hard drive in a local computer shop.

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Pele Emerging 2012/07/13 07:20:26

No

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There are tons of people out there who will not buy online. Some don't have credit cards. Some don't trust online shopping. I live in Washington State, so I have to pay sales tax, no matter what, on Amazon purchases. I have found them much faster about shipping than their usual estimates. I buy from them frequently, but it's rarely stuff I could get locally. Usually, I'm going to Amazon because I can't get it locally without a lot more trouble than it is to go through them.

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beach bum 2012/07/13 07:15:50

No

no

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Ken 2012/07/13 06:16:23

No

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Many of us have never bought from them or will.

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Nimitz 2012/07/13 06:02:38

No

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There will always be a market for local retail. A whole lot of people STILL don't like to buy online. If I have a choice between local store A and online retailer B, I'll go local every time!

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sglmom 2012/07/13 05:59:05

No

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Not really ..
This may mark a change in marketing and delivery for the Urban areas ..
but in the Rural areas ..
(Where I am at)
the fact is there will always be specialized local retailers ..
whom we will shop for what is the prevalent need in the area ..
as far as specialty goods that we can't source locally ..
we've used Internet Marketers for some time ...
(before it was catalog sales)

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Wolfman 2012/07/13 05:49:30

No

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No, there's still people who want to buy in a store. Not me. I love Amazon. Amazon now collects sales tax in Texas.

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Jorge Enriquez 2012/07/13 05:40:48

Yes

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i can see that

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cmdrbnd007 2012/07/13 05:39:34

No

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I doubt it but that would be so cool to get it on the same day.

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sundance to cmdrbnd007 2012/07/15 02:53:16

And yet another person proves that momentary gratification is king. It is that line of thinking, that got us into this mess to begin with....Just a thought....

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cmdrbnd007 to sundance 2012/07/15 07:45:04

What? But going out and buying out from a retail store is somehow less gratifying? Please.

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sundance to cmdrbnd007 2012/07/15 11:37:53

The nature of my response was based on the death of retail, the laziness of the average person, and the convenience of internet shopping (hence the reference to the mess). Wasn't aimed at you per-say, just the same day comment. Yes, you can get it same day from a retailer. My point (however vague) was actually about internet purchases and their (apparently soon it seems) ability to deliver same day, being the death knell of the retail outlet. Anyhow, have a nice day....Just a (very sleepy) thought..

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Fef 2012/07/13 05:37:35

No

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Amazon will likely help local retail as do most big box stores. They help consumers and local businesses.

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