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Originally Posted by Shane R
I'd quibble over the quantity in the report, but have no problem believing that Amazon would see some (probably limited) value in having a physical footprint.
Theirs is a huge well-known brand. A physical footprint gives them additional access to their customer base.
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My thinking for a while now.
Also, their B&M business model doesn't require big stores everywhere: they could've picked up the Radio Shack leases to make it work. Regardless of the reality of the rumor, there is some money to be made stocking bestsellers, Apub titles, and quality Indies at B&M and hosting Amazon pickup lockers. And you don't need megastores for that, just a revamp of the B. Dalton mall stores.