Amazon vs. Walmart: How the Giants Look to Each Other to Best Each Other | WSJ
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- The line between Amazon and Walmart is becoming increasingly blurred, as the two companies seek to maintain their slice of the estimated $5 trillion retail market while chipping away at the other’s share, often by borrowing the other’s ideas. Photos: Amazon/Walmart
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I'm finding myself grocery shopping at Aldi more often now. They don't have everything, but what they do stock is usually priced better than the competition.
They've certainly found their niche in the market... very efficiently managed on a smaller scale as compared to the giants.
@@Isaac-qe2in It's also a Giant but only in Germany and some other european countrys
It’s not a giant if it’s only big in a few countries. Aldi is on the scale of target in terms of impact.
Quality is lower tho
The in home thing will NEVER catch on, nobody will want a stranger coming into their house and unloading groceries or stocking their fridge, its just too weird.
Millenials crave convenience
LOL. If folks allow strangers to sleep in their homes through AirBNB, they will certainly allow them to deliver groceries.
@@brandonthomas6815 Air BnB are almost never a a persons primary residence, just glorified rentals they list. Totally different
@@MrGoalie2012 You're showing your age. I've stayed in Airbnb's in 6 countries and all were primary residences and the owners were there half of the time. This idea they are proposing is not at all strange for the young generation.
@@brandonthomas6815 thats not the USA tho. Im talking primarily in the US
I am convinced that both of these companies have their place in the market, but I must admit...even though the American market is larger, Amazon has done an incredible job both in delivery service and quality. Room for both.... Amazon way ahead of the game in e-commerce.
I’m surprised the video didn’t mention the micro-fulfillment centers Walmart is working on
Amazons biggest sector is AWS (Amazon web services) and this video doesn't even mention it.
AWS is saving & building all other Amazon companies
Also didn’t mention Walmarts MFC’s
Because it's a video about Amazon's push into grocery?
I would argue that most of their profits come from paying their employees below a living wage and subsidizing that wage by putting them on food stamps and such subsidies the American public pays for.
true
Well done to the American people for agreeing to pay for poor people to be employed!
Healthcare - nope
Good education - nope. Pull self up by your own bootstraps
Good housing - work harder.
Stop spending Billions of public dollars on keeping people in prison - nope
Support unions and infrastructure that helps workers support their families with all of the above? NOPE.
Maybe you should run Walmart or Amazon as a Chairman or CEO. Then try convincing the Shareholders and Board of Directors to pay low skilled workers equal to their salary. Let's see whats going to happen in the Company's Financial Statements 😂
Yet, those same poor people have the best phones, TV's and yet won't spend $5 on a book about wealth. If you envy the rich, you'll always be poor because you can't learn from people you resent.
It's inevitable when everything is so consolidated. When a handful of companies control all of commerce then you really don't have an option as a low-skilled worker.
It's happening here in Europe as well, often thanks to American capital. All sorts of corporate shenanigans to circumvent labour law and get small entrepreneurs out of business.
With physical store , amazon will fail . I have canceled my Amazon prime after one month trial of Walmart plus as Walmart delivers groceries from their store in front of my door . Once I realize how much hassle I can avoid by paying only $10 dollars a month, I am not coming back to brick and mortal store any time soon
I've regretted using Walmart every time. I have a dispute with them right now on a couple of hydraulic filters. I've already gotten replacements from Amazon and Walmart is still telling me I have to wait because "sometimes the post office makes mistakes and it might still show up" definitely not Amazon caliber. I've bought my last item from Walmart.
seriously don't care
Walmart and Amazon have slowly killed USA economy. USA has become a victim of its own philosophy.
@@FloridaMan69. You must work at walmart 😂. Anyone that "doesn't care" wouldn't have to make it known they don't.
Explain your issue in detail, instore or online purchase?
@@nicabimbz5343u/floridaman "doesn't care" because the individual story is boring, and the end result is that this happens to both retailers. The Pony express and final mile existed 100 years before Amazon or Walmart came alone. Get it kid?
Walmart is way too powerful for Amazon to defeat. I could buy staff with a cheaper price instantly from Walmart which I even couldn’t find on Amazon.
Walmart really disappoints me with their quality pretty often, it’s annoying to spend half the price of a good item to throw it away when it breaks in a couple weeks. To buy the better one later at technically 1.5 the price considering you threw one away
@@Fajita.tamale But that’s not how business works. Most people are not wealthy enough to care quality more than price, that’s why Walmart has been winning this battle.
@@aofeizhang8735 especially there are more people with low income than mid and high... also you want to be able reach the mass market, which IS that lower income.
@@aofeizhang8735 Walmart is just great! Thanks for posting your kind comment 👍
Try Aldi, not for vast selection, but for lowest prices.
Getting out of your house and away from that smart phone is healthy!!
I always need to pickup my own fresh fruits and vegetables
I ordered some pet supplies from the Walmart app, but it was delivered by an Amazon truck and driver...
Oh my god 😂
contracted truck driver basically. They deliver for whoever
If they are driving walmart products in a amazon brand van that dsp is going to lose there contract with amazon. No questions asked
Amazon is delivering for other stores now. They are competing with UPS.
@@0282vinny Amazon is delivering for other stores now. They are competing with UPS.
Wal-mart fresh food quality in my area has fallen off for a long time now pushing me to shop the local H‑E‑B grocery stores. While a bit higher in price the quality is always consistent and they seem to have a great relationship with the local farmers and other businesses around the city.
Moved to where there's no HEB; I miss them.
Nice video.
My area is saturated with supermarkets. I have Lidel, whole foods, trader joes, Stop and shop, shoprite, and Aldie's all within 5 kilometers of my residence. Which one is the best overall with quality and price? I've only been grocery shopping at Whole Foods.
Competition is healthy whereas monopoly is dangerous! Good grocery stores are valuable to every community!! Community gardens are better than social media. Start one!
this could explain why walmart has been engaging in some of the devious tactics to artificially inflate prices they have been. In addition to increasing prices on items throughout their stores with some prices as much as doubling walmart has also been surreptitiously trying to coerce higher sales per transaction averages out of their customers by reducing availability of and/or removing all together, lower priced and more budget friendly items from store shelves
In India Walmart(Flipkart) and Amazon are the only 2 major e-commerce players.
And Amazon is buying many already existing supermarkets chains like More & others they will rebrand them as fresh in future
The real problem is if supplies continue. Those 2 nearly pushed into what they call drop shipping. If people learn how to buy directly from manufacturers whatya think would happen?
But what about the architecture for this to happen effectively on a large scale? What about shipping? Manufactures don’t know how to delivery effectively
I went to a Walmart recently that got rid of all cashiers, only has self-checkout and they added a huge tv in every aisle with a camera pointed at you and the self-checkout line was 10x longer than any normal line because people are slow to scan and bag there stuff, I will never be shopping at Wal-Mart again and I'm a millennial, not good Wal-Mart.
I agree, if I wanted to work there as a checkout clerk I'd apply.
What that says to me is that people need to learn. I find it fun to scan my own stuff tbh.
@@jimmaag4274 im assuming you don't shop when you go in either. because if you wanted to work you would apply to be a personal shopper.
@@np1806 that's kind of a stupid take on my comment.
I'd never consider shopping where there's no cashiers. Machines don't pay taxes which supports our entire society. Education, infrastructure, social programs all come from taxes.
Too often am I disappointed with the product I receive from Amazon and some how I always end up finding better quality at a physical store it’s like they don’t really care what they’re giving you because you can’t see it before you buy it. Prime video is the real reason we have an amazon subscription
To be fair, WalMart is one of the few competitors that can outdo Amazon
Lol Walmart is already dead in the e-commerce space! They just haven’t realized it yet.
@@grospipo20 doubt it. Not everyone wants to buy things online.
historic battle!
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i love how far behind Europe the US is when it comes to home delivery and store collections
What are you talking about?
My wife and i shop at Trader Joe’s and Target. Everyone will find their stores to shop. It is rare when we go to Walmart or order from Amazon.
The biggest difference between the two is Amazon is global Walmart isn’t so Amazon will always have the upper hand
Walmart is global. they just have different names. look up Walmart subsidiaries.
Wrong again boomer, Walmart is really popular in China, Japan and Africa.
@@malcolmx61 that still doesn’t make it global. Global means everywhere
I see mostly them in the Philippines especially in urban areas, not Global per se but international
@@user-fy4il6ce8f you have no idea what tf you're talking about, Walmart operates in double the amount of countries as Amazon, if Walmart isn't global Amazon isn't either.
People said TV would flop, because no one would have time to sit down and watch a box. Wouldn’t be surprised if this actually turns successful
I’ve used Amazon Prime, Walmart + and Instacart. Walmart pick up is slow, their deliver is hit or miss especially later in the day. I actually prefer talking to my shopper on Instacart and I get the groceries faster than Walmart. Amazon used to be good but they’ve rescheduled my last 5 deliveries to later dates so not sure what’s going on with Amazon.
What a paradox!
Stop and shop ?
👋 Hello is both companies belong to U.S.A?
I'm surprised so many do their grocery shopping at Walmart. I usually find the grocery cheaper at Kroger and Kroger owned stories.
Fresh Groceries at Walmart feels like coming straight from the trash can :P
Then forgetting the most important edge of Amazon - AWS - which is also the most profitable.
Absolutely, many don’t even know that AWS is Amazon web services. I can assure you most medium to large enterprises will use or have looked into using AWS for cloud hosting/storing. Goes unnoticed
to best each other
Hard to believe that people would want Walmart going into their fridges!
Agree, I’m a grocery delivery driver in the U.K., occasionally we will have to deliver to the customers kitchen due to their restrictions/disability. I’m in a out ASAP!
Gotta admit this introduction would get a 6 on the FCAT
I'm curious, has Amazon been keeping its stores far away from all Walmart locations? If so, I can see Amazon straight out buying Walmart in the foreseeable future. That would be insane.
Never in a million years lol, walmart like half a trillion dollar company. There has never been any acquisition that big
@@maxjames00077 not yet; but company acquisitions are getting bigger and bigger. There is no cap.
@@imjody Amazon can't afford a half a trillion dollar company mate 😂 That would be like Apple acquiring Google.
I've never seen a Walmart commercial on tv
5:20 In India now we're seeing companies providing 10 minutes grocery delivery.
Walmart acquired Flipkart in India, it gave them a huge boost
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Thank God and Bless Texas! Texas made HEB grocery store is king! That's where my money goes!
Funny, Amazon started off selling just books, and walmart started off selling general merchandise. Look at them now.
But now... Walmart shelves are far more deoleted for in person shopping, reducing variety and accessibility to goods I need in person right away
Replenishment is hard for them.
Shopify needs to get bigger to add more competition in the mix
Walmart groceries are cheaper than every other chain, except for Tom Thumb with coupons.
Tom Thumb without coupons is usually way more expensive than Walmart.
Usually Kroger and Tom Thumb are very similar in price.
Walmart also generally has the cheapest gas around.
Amazon Fresh seems to be the absolute most one can pay for groceries. It may compete with Whole Foods (AKA "Whole Paycheck") in terms of price.
It will be interesting to see where H-E-B ranks, because I remember the prices as being competitive to Walmart, when I had one near me, but there is not one near where I am now.
Anyway, that is just my observations
P.S. Tom Thumb, Albertson's, and Safeway are all owned by Safeway Inc.
Walmart’s prices are not cheaper than ALDIs
@@hobie1613 Aldi sometimes beats Walmart. I'm pretty sure a pound of meat, a pound of rice, a pound of beans, a 10 pound bag of potatoes, etc are very similarly priced. Sometimes Aldi's and sometimes Walmart is cheaper.
Walmart (supercenter) is not cheaper than the independent grocer here in mid-missouri. I always spend more if I shop at Walmart.
My local Albertsons usually have weekly specials and coupons, they are good at making the coupons works. I lived in Texas, and California, Walmart produces are not cheap
Not ful range of services retail is only for the essential irreplaceable and emergency items inventory for FEMA because chasing profit is costing profit itself
it's all a competition until suddenly they merge
Why does Amazon have both its own stores and Whole foods?
Did that B-roll imply a walmart delivery person goes inside my house and puts away the groceries ?
Amazon is eventually gonna take over a lot more. Just my prediction
"To Best"
I only support local grocery stores.
IMO Walmart should not have sold the Vudu streaming service but should have bundled it with Walmart plus.
If Netflix continues to fall, then WMT should look to acquire NFLX to catch up with Amazon Prime.
Walmart can beat Amazon at price but if you want fresh groceries and better quality produce Amazon is the place to be. Walmart can never beat Amazon's 2-day shipping or 1-day shipping. Walmart sucks at organic produce, their market segment is completely different, it's for low-middle income earners. Amazon is a tech company in the grocery space on the other hand Walmart is a grocery chain venturing into tech.
walmart spark needs to hit california
In the long run amazon will always win. Amazon didn't even exist when you were never more than a couple miles away from walmart anywhere in the us. They let amazon surpass them in sales and then global presence. Amazon has established themselves in all major countries around the world and have their roots embedded deep. Also amazon's customer service is second to none. Its easy and hassle free. The 2 will have a tug in the USA but globally, amazon will always remain dominant and in the coming years that will bring more money than walmart can possibly imagine
Why not? When you live in California, time is of the essence. People work 6 days a week to make a living. Mainly pay for ridiculous housing costs. If this can free up little spare time that is available, it will definitely be in demand.
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It's so weird when I shop online I automatically go to Amazon. When I want go to the store because I see Walmart everywhere I go to Walmart too. I don't know why but I just did that😁
That's what monopolies look like. 2 or 3 businesses that dominate the market. It's not going to slowdown either.
Sir, this call Business.
We bested both by a stop shopping movement in California, treat your workers better....we MIGHT be back. We support our community & small local businesses that are also online with goods & services. So far they are losing 35K a year because of our group & as we gain more members they lose more each day!
5 hour delivery service? I am over the moon if I get my stuff in under 2 weeks....
Competition is good.
I do like walmart physical store but love curbside and have done it for 2 yrs. I have bought off amazon since 2000.I do like the selection on amazon compared to a limited physical store. Been shopping both forever. My problem is I see walmart as a physical store. I grew up with that. E commerce just dosen't make sense to my head. I mean I get it , they have too. Just not there yet I guess. I live rural so walmart is a godsend but amazon, Yea it brings the world of shopping to my doorstep and cheap. I have trouble seeing amazon as a physical store. same deal. I do like the choice and sometimes shopping in a real store. I mean for free you will navigate the aisles of walmart and cash out and bag my groceries and load them into my car ? fro free ? yea I'm in. My only fear is 1 day there will be no physical stores to shop. I mean after covid it was nice to just shop out of the house and see people.
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Off topic... Jaewon is quite attractive!
First impressions😉
and then there's the old and outdated Kroger who focuses on a retail profit and works their employees to death wondering why their having strikes and a union just to look appealing to future - potential employees... SMH
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I only shop at Costco for groceries
Amazon maybe better as complementary to Walmart when Walmart is short range while Amazon is long range like Walmart is focus on now while Amazon is like more carefully selective and not really immediately concern but more speciality
Do you pay taxes on AMAZON good? Do you pay taxes on retail goods? What helps the economy more?
Not a big Walmart fan especially after Sam Wall died. It turned from small discount retail store to super giant retailer that offers a lot of junk. The food is so heavily processed it's making people sick, and their stores are like walking into a third world country. No one cares about customer service or cleanliness, yet they want to get paid $20 an hour for being crabby to customers. I don't love Amazon either, but their customer service is definitely a ton better and they have revolutionized online shopping.
“Beat” each other?
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I've never ordered anything online and I hope to never have to
I prefer to see when I am buying
As far as Amazon goes I've always said if I can't find it local I don't need it
I like both yeah Amazon is better in shipping
When will the Walmart in my area go back to pre-pandemic 24 hr service?
one comes from tech moving into retail one comes from retail and moving into tech
Tax from food back to food for handle inflation in food sector.
Especially in week and must shoping in off line and going to tourisem place
Amaz-Mart !!!
walmart always delivers faster at my location
Amazon is upper hand, it offers prime movies among others things.
My shopping has finally gotten easier. Anyways, who they hired to make the title? My god that's horrible!
I prefer to shop small business.
Don't sleep on Target...
Walmart, on the other hand, is hit or miss. They do NOT honor their "shipping" algorithm when one selects that option.
I have a Walmart, Meijer, Costco, Kroger, and Target all within about a 4 mile radius of where I live. Target definitely seems to get the least amount of foot traffic comparatively. There are times that I've been in there in the mornings, and it's like a ghost town... (crickets chirping in their audio system adds to the effect).
In canada, Walmart is the best place to go to for groceries
Walmart owns India's largest ecommerce firm Flipkart which competes with Amazon india
I rather go to the supermarket that has no relationship with these corporations.
In the long run Amazon is going to win because of AWS.
I stopped shopping on Amazon there way to price now
i hope walmart wins
Walmart bought Target 🎯 in 2030. This should be interesting
Go for Amazon. Walmart will literally advertise a real product and send you an obvious Chinese knock off for the full price. Stick to Amazon, easy refunds and overall satisfaction.
You obviously have never bought clothing from Amazon, it's no different than Walmart, not only that, Amazon falsely advertise their clothing.
Amazon has a long road ahead they are only in the east coast and west coast they are not in flyover states whereas Walmart is and has been for 20 to 30 years as is Kroger and piggly wiggly there really is no room for amazon
Yeah but Amazon Fresh is eliminating the average worker by automating their tasks which I don’t agree with unless we give everyone UBI
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I get my grocery primarily from Costco because the company treats its employees right.
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