The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) XVI

alcheng · 02-09-2015, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

wat do u guys think of amazon buying radioshack to have a brick & mortar store? i guess kinda like an apple store in a way maybe?

im not too sure... i think amazon is best for its huge selection of goods, being able to purchase from my desk without getting out of my seat (beside going to the door to check out my latest deliveries

), with super fast economy shipping.

interesting..... but an awkward and risky move....

while traditional retail are being hit badly by the online retail, ie amazon actually beat up lots of retail to death... ie Best Buy is one of the victim.

it is such a weird move that an online retail is opening a physical outlet.

kenchan · 02-09-2015, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cigarclifford

its a true bargain as their are many Radio shack locations throughout
the United States locked into long term leases at below the current market
lease rate.

Amazon Corporation has a multi billon dollar war chest at hand.

Lets see what happens..

-Clifford

one of the biggest reasons why radioshack did well in the past was because rural towns didnt have big name electronic stores and radioshack had that niche. but with internet came online giants like amazon to take on even those rural town niche markets.

so it seems kinda redundant to me, unless their focus is more like their kindle and amazon-only products for their physical stores..

but thats A LOT of stores to fill just for that stuff..

they want to compete vs apple stores?

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcheng

interesting..... but an awkward and risky move....

while traditional retail are being hit badly by the online retail, ie amazon actually beat up lots of retail to death... ie Best Buy is one of the victim.

it is such a weird move that an online retail is opening a physical outlet.

i complete agree, mr.alcheng.

cigarclifford · 02-09-2015, 05:12 PM

[QUOTE=kenchan;3106581]one of the biggest reasons why radioshack did well in the past was because rural towns didnt have big name electronic stores and radioshack had that niche. but with internet came online giants like amazon to take on even those rural town niche markets.

so it seems kinda redundant to me, unless their focus is more like their kindle and amazon-only products for their physical stores..

but thats A LOT of stores to fill just for that stuff..

they want to compete vs apple stores?

the small foot print micro stores will be used as, a
personal shopping experience with a real person interacting
gaining both consumer knowledge and a understanding of
what Amazon customers are also looking to buy.
They will not stock a large inventory and Amazon vans can make home
deliveries ridding Amazon of UPS - USPS - FedEx. Amazon did not buy
Radio Shack locations for selling Radio Shack products. Lets give it some
time and see.

-Clifford

GaleForce · 02-10-2015, 08:15 AM

[QUOTE=cigarclifford;3106646]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

one of the biggest reasons why radioshack did well in the past was because rural towns didnt have big name electronic stores and radioshack had that niche. but with internet came online giants like amazon to take on even those rural town niche markets.

so it seems kinda redundant to me, unless their focus is more like their kindle and amazon-only products for their physical stores..

but thats A LOT of stores to fill just for that stuff..

they want to compete vs apple stores?

the small foot print micro stores will be used as, a
personal shopping experience with a real person interacting
gaining both consumer knowledge and a understanding of
what Amazon customers are also looking to buy.
They will not stock a large inventory and Amazon vans can make home
deliveries ridding Amazon of UPS - USPS - FedEx. Amazon did not buy
Radio Shack locations for selling Radio Shack products. Lets give it some
time and see.

-Clifford

First thing that came to mind is mini warehouse/delivery hubs for Amazon, masked by a store front for increased name recognition.

cigarclifford · 02-09-2015, 05:32 PM

Nismo89 · 02-09-2015, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cigarclifford

cigarclifford · 02-09-2015, 05:53 PM

Road and Track article 1965 Bizzarrini.........

1965 Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada Alloy - Bizzarrini at RM Auctions in Pebble Beach 2013

02-09-2015, 05:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
cigarclifford A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cali State Hospital Posts: 13,351 Drives: 2017 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 458713	[QUOTE=kenchan;3106581]one of the biggest reasons why radioshack did well in the past was because rural towns didnt have big name electronic stores and radioshack had that niche. but with internet came online giants like amazon to take on even those rural town niche markets. so it seems kinda redundant to me, unless their focus is more like their kindle and amazon-only products for their physical stores.. but thats A LOT of stores to fill just for that stuff.. they want to compete vs apple stores? the small foot print micro stores will be used as, a personal shopping experience with a real person interacting gaining both consumer knowledge and a understanding of what Amazon customers are also looking to buy. They will not stock a large inventory and Amazon vans can make home deliveries ridding Amazon of UPS - USPS - FedEx. Amazon did not buy Radio Shack locations for selling Radio Shack products. Lets give it some time and see. -Clifford __________________ -Clifford Last edited by cigarclifford; 02-09-2015 at 05:15 PM.

02-09-2015, 05:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
cigarclifford A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cali State Hospital Posts: 13,351 Drives: 2017 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 458713	__________________ -Clifford

02-09-2015, 05:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
cigarclifford A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cali State Hospital Posts: 13,351 Drives: 2017 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 458713	Road and Track article 1965 Bizzarrini......... 1965 Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada Alloy - Bizzarrini at RM Auctions in Pebble Beach 2013 __________________ -Clifford

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