#Amazon started out as a book seller only. It's growth exploded once the company diversified. Why doesn't B&N do that also? Additionally, I believe I heard that Amazon is going to open brick and mortar stores, won't that be a major threat to B&N? $BKS$AMZN
That's an excellent point @[Jonathan Caplan](user:25301), a very similar situation indeed. And the fact that B&N was the only major book seller to survive should only strengthen the company $BKS$AMZN.
Yes, some good points here worth digesting. I agree with @[Mitch Reynolds](user:32483) that B&N will never be the next #Amazon$AMZN. But that just gives credence to @[Jonathan Caplan](user:25301)'s case that $BKS may be getting overlooked and could be an undervalued stock. I'll be giving it a deeper look.
That's a valid point Mitch. I have some friends who go to Barnes & Noble to peruse books, then order them from #Amazon right from their mobile devices, and get that same book later in the day. $BKS$AMZN
I just don't see how $BKS can ever hope to compete with power houses such as #Amazon. Barnes & Noble has much higher costs due to having to maintain brick and mortar stores. And now that $AMZN is offering same day delivery on many items, they are eating away at one of the few competitive advantages that $BKS could offer - getting items right away.
$WMT is so far behind the times, any added tech can only help its e-commerce efforts. Acquiring #Jet is a move in the right direction. But the pairing will not be a case of 2+2 equals 5, and they still will be no match for $AMZN. Not too mention, trying to integrate the two sites likely be worse than the ObamaCare site snafu.
I agree. #Amazon ($AMZN) is exceptionally innovative. #Walmart ($WMT) is exceptionally behind the times (any one who has ever used instore pickup knows what I mean - waiting an hour for someone to visually check each box for your name since they have no tracking technology). But #Jet is decidedly average. The pairing won't help Walmart much.
#Walmart is paying $3 billion for #Jet? Why? So not impressed with that company. I know Walmart is being hurt by #Amazon, but Jet isn't the answer. $WMT$AMZN
Barnes & Noble, Inc. (BKS): Book It?
#Amazon started out as a book seller only. It's growth exploded once the company diversified. Why doesn't B&N do that also? Additionally, I believe I heard that Amazon is going to open brick and mortar stores, won't that be a major threat to B&N? $BKS $AMZN
Barnes & Noble, Inc. (BKS): Book It?
That's an excellent point @[Jonathan Caplan](user:25301), a very similar situation indeed. And the fact that B&N was the only major book seller to survive should only strengthen the company $BKS $AMZN.
Barnes & Noble, Inc. (BKS): Book It?
Yes, some good points here worth digesting. I agree with @[Mitch Reynolds](user:32483) that B&N will never be the next #Amazon $AMZN. But that just gives credence to @[Jonathan Caplan](user:25301)'s case that $BKS may be getting overlooked and could be an undervalued stock. I'll be giving it a deeper look.
Barnes & Noble, Inc. (BKS): Book It?
That's a valid point Mitch. I have some friends who go to Barnes & Noble to peruse books, then order them from #Amazon right from their mobile devices, and get that same book later in the day. $BKS $AMZN
Barnes & Noble, Inc. (BKS): Book It?
I just don't see how $BKS can ever hope to compete with power houses such as #Amazon. Barnes & Noble has much higher costs due to having to maintain brick and mortar stores. And now that $AMZN is offering same day delivery on many items, they are eating away at one of the few competitive advantages that $BKS could offer - getting items right away.
Wal-Mart And Jet.com: How Does The Combination Compare With Amazon?
@[Don Dion](user:18204), you are wise to be cautious. You right that it will take time for #Walmart to see any benefit. Plus, as I just said on @[Leigh Drogen](user:5239)'s similar article here: www.talkmarkets.com/.../will-jetcom-save-walmart-from-amazons-fury, Jet is no Amazon!
#jet #walmart #amzn $WMT $AMZN
Will Jet.com Save Walmart from Amazon’s Fury?
$WMT is so far behind the times, any added tech can only help its e-commerce efforts. Acquiring #Jet is a move in the right direction. But the pairing will not be a case of 2+2 equals 5, and they still will be no match for $AMZN. Not too mention, trying to integrate the two sites likely be worse than the ObamaCare site snafu.
Will Jet.com Save Walmart from Amazon’s Fury?
I agree. #Amazon ($AMZN) is exceptionally innovative. #Walmart ($WMT) is exceptionally behind the times (any one who has ever used instore pickup knows what I mean - waiting an hour for someone to visually check each box for your name since they have no tracking technology). But #Jet is decidedly average. The pairing won't help Walmart much.
Chugging Higher
#Walmart is paying $3 billion for #Jet? Why? So not impressed with that company. I know Walmart is being hurt by #Amazon, but Jet isn't the answer. $WMT $AMZN
Amazin’ Amazon
Does Amazon have more Prime members than Netflix has subscribers? $AMZN $NFLX