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by silverbax88 3886 days ago
This is more accurate. Taking the Amazon example, there is literally zero financial reason that Wal-Mart could not compete with Amazon. None. Yet,so far, they have not even come close. The reality is execution, not deep pockets.

And that execution comes from the talent powering the company, at least in the right positions.
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ArkyBeagle 3886 days ago
WalMart has a pretty significant investment in technology. It's not the same technology Amazon uses. It's more classic logistics, POS and backroom stuff. I've seen their job ads. They execute. WalMart grew primarily through technology - to be sure your Dad's technology, but Mr. Sam had a comprehensive printout for the day on his desk every day.

WalMart is significantly bigger than Amazon. WM - 485.65B v Amazon @ 88.99B. Call it 6x.

I shop at WalMart, and I will quite frequently take their "in store pickup" option. I also have amazon Prime and the goods I pick for those are different, it seems.

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silverbax88 3885 days ago
They execute in a different space than Amazon. What I wrote was 'competing with Amazon', which they are absolutely not.

I'm talking strictly in the 'online retail' space, which I believe was pretty clear.

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ArkyBeagle 3885 days ago
But you can actually buy stuff on walmart.com . I think they do compete in that. And the sheer number of stores for in-store pickup is a pretty good option.
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