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And.. flip side, this, from "TXN Supply" and bought and fulfilled on Walmart.com ... Free shipping.
Free shipping by FedEx
FedEx Home Delivery®
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Walmart not wanting to deliver?
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Free shipping by FedEx
FedEx Home Delivery®
It costs Walmart nothing to allow 3rd-party sellers to use their site but the problem is it can impact WM's reputation (or Amazon or Home Depot, etc, etc) when there's issues. The customer just thinks "I bought it from walmart.com". They definitely get a cut of the sale and the seller loves the add'l exposure to customers they get, not to mention they don't have to build their own e-commerce website.
Personally, I try and avoid 3rd-party sellers unless there's no reasonable alternative. One benefit is you (the customer) will have Amazon, Walmart, etc on your side if there's an issue. If you have an issue, need to return it, etc, you just click, click, click and get a return label.
I have a strong preference for brick & mortar retailers that allow you to touch, feel, smell and try on if available. Fine for more general stuff like oil to buy online and chase the lowest price (including shipping). But sadly, today more than ever I am referred to the retailer's online store when trying to purchase a specific item at the retailer. Seems like their stock is low or nonexistent for so many items you would expect to find at formally specialist stores. In reality they are competing with themselves while not leveraging their competitive advantage as a brick & mortar outlet. Result is you are seeing more and more outlets closing. This phenonium was widely predicted when online retailing exploded. We are now seeing the accumulated results. Agree prices may be better, but at the expense of the shopper's time and inconvenience incurred to make a return due to the lack of accessibility at the point of purchase. The jury is out as to whether we will ultimately see too few options.
Interesting Kohl's accepts Amazon returns. An interesting business model to attract walk in business!
Interesting Kohl's accepts Amazon returns. An interesting business model to attract walk in business!
They want you to get the Wal-Mart +
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Not sure about that, lol.
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I understand why some don't like Amazon - but there model is built like Costco - you pay a membership. Difference is that without the membership you can't shop at Costco. I hate Costco actually - but we have a membership because I am married and the boss likes Costco.
In 2009 after the housing crash we had to move to a very small town due to wife's job - I'll spare you the story but we had 2 small kids in elementary school that always seemed to need something, there were very few shopping options except for an hour away almost, and I had a job that had me travelling 4 or 5 days a week. This was when prime first started and would deliver in 2 days, and I don't think we would have survived without it. Well obviously we would have - but you get the idea. Since then I have always been very happy with Amazon service, but I have always had Prime.
For sure, many prefer to sit home without any salary than to work at the going rate for their labor.
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I keep hearing this, but according to the bureau of lies and statistics, there are a million more people working today than in 2019 - nonfarm payrolls.
The stories are deceiving. Of course traffic is up after it went to nearly zero.That story above was from the pandemic year 2020.
Store traffic was up this year 2022
Black Friday Traffic Up 2.9% As Shoppers Return To Stores
Consumers were back in stores on Black Friday as shopper visits increased by 2.9% compared to last year. Consumer sentiment data showed that price, availability, and convenience were among the top factors shoppers considered when deciding when to shop this yearwww.forbes.com
As far as shipping policies (and return policies) for online stores as others have said those policies do not apply for third party sellers.
It works for Kohls. I definitely go in there more and look for a cheap shirt or whatever on my way out with the coupon.
Everyone I talked to said the stores were practically empty. It was a very quiet Black Friday.
One reason the malls are going downhill is the criminal element. It’s like playing the lottery. @GON got lucky going to the mall in Puyallup. I believe that after he and his wife left there was a shooting in the mall parking lot.
I could have sworn the article I linked was for this year. My eyes betrayed me. 🤣
One reason the malls are going downhill is the criminal element. It’s like playing the lottery. @GON got lucky going to the mall in Puyallup. I believe that after he and his wife left there was a shooting in the mall parking lot.
I could have sworn the article I linked was for this year. My eyes betrayed me. 🤣
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That’s such a shame. I actually like picking out my own stuff in person. I’ve been screwed too many times shopping online.
The pretzel business is booming. That's the only line I saw
I think this may be the case. I’ve ordered mostly the same items from walmart dot com before and received free 3 day shipping. Now, suddenly, these items are only available to pick up in store, or deliver for $9.95. I was able to get most of what I needed from Amazon at the same price but free shipping.
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I love the pretzel dogs!😋
Some of you need to crawl out from under those rocks every now and then
If you believe the stats, millions more every year just from immigration.
We would have net negative population growth if it weren’t for immigration
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PT,
I am not conceal carry motivated, but I did conceal carry on that shopping trip. I cringe having to do it, but seeing the live local crime reports I have started to carry as a duty and responsibility, not a desire.
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