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I think eventually you would get a 100% return, especially if you're reinvesting all the dividends. The important part, how long will it take to get there, not anytime soon would be my guess.
I love Amazon and have been a prime member for years, but I do find Walmarts online prices to be much better. I haven't given Walmarts 2 day shipping a try yet, but have used the in store pick up and regular shipping many times.
The big advantage with Amazon is their selection, I cross shop Walmart.com and Walmart themselves do not carry a lot of things, sure you can order on walmart.com but it will a 3rd party seller, unlike Amazon where you can have it in a day or two through prime since Amazon themselves stock it.
Just looked at my recent Amazon purchases, Walmart did not have any of these things directly.
Aprilaire 213 Replacement Filter
Nature's Variety Instinct Grain free dog food
ABN ½ Inch Drive Torque Angle Gauge Meter Tool
New Balance Men's M775V3 Running Shoe
Walmart is scrambling to combat Amazon's online incursion into a wide range of products - with traditionally low pricing and free, fast shipping.
I've watched family members try-out Walmart's online purchasing with mixed reviews. It's amazing that they can hold the price line AND ship via FedEx free, but, the question remains: "Why order online when one drives by a Walmart every time they go out?"
Walmart is big and smart enough to come-up with winning solutions and keep growing their business ... but, will their stock double in the foreseeable future? - I can't think of many good reasons why that should suddenly happen.
Walmart is scrambling to combat Amazon's online incursion into a wide range of products - with traditionally low pricing and free, fast shipping.
I've watched family members try-out Walmart's online purchasing with mixed reviews. It's amazing that they can hold the price line AND ship via FedEx free, but, the question remains: "Why order online when one drives by a Walmart every time they go out?"
Walmart is big and smart enough to come-up with winning solutions and keep growing their business ... but, will their stock double in the foreseeable future? - I can't think of many good reasons why that should suddenly happen.
Does anyone actually want to go in a Walmart? I know I don't and I avoid going to most retailers if I don't have to. REI being an exception I go just to tinker with things
Does anyone actually want to go in a Walmart? I know I don't and I avoid going to most retailers if I don't have to. REI being an exception I go just to tinker with things
Funny you made that comment. I had to run into one yesterday evening. Now I don't live in a bad part of town whatsoever, but you'd think you were transplanted to the projects as soon as you got out of your car there. It was bad, real bad.
I live in Florida. Walmart's everywhere. I have gone in the store a few times and always swear. 'never again.'
However, I do own their stock. Have held on to it through its ups and downs.
Why would I own the stock? Because the few times I've gone it its packed. Every register had long lines. Huge store, carries everything from lettuce to wheel barrows.
I don't like stores like that. I don't like Home Depot, Cosco. Just my thing, I don't like shopping in a warehouse which is how it feels.
I held the stock because my store is busy. They pay a decent dividend. They recently made some acquisitions. They are going to take on Amazon and they might have a shot at it.
So, I held the stock. I'm actually up 10%.
I like their Neighborhood Markets. The one by me is nicer than Aldi's but competes on all Aldi's prices for milk, eggs, produce, and meat. I don't mind shopping in the NHMs at all. The supercenters can be a bit hectic, but they have great prices on pellets for pellet grills. I can go to Academy or Home Depot too, but I pay almost double the price, same for Amazon.
Does anyone actually want to go in a Walmart? I know I don't and I avoid going to most retailers if I don't have to. REI being an exception I go just to tinker with things
If your a male than your response makes sense....females are the main drivers in foot traffic retailers.
If your a male than your response makes sense....females are the main drivers in foot traffic retailers.
I am male but my wife avoids stores too mostly thanks to Amazon and other retailers offering "free"'shipping
I do get your point on overall foot traffic though
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