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Originally Posted by HarryT
Amazon need to be careful here, I think. If they set up large numbers of B&M stores, operated in such a way that they aren't intended to make a profit, but simply to drive traffic to amazon.com, they could reasonably be accused of using a dominant market position to disadvantage small B&M stores who do need to charge higher prices in order to make a profit. That could fall foul of antitrust laws.
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They could open up just such stores and make a Profit.
But it's easier to do if they aren't in malls.
If they opened stores in resort areas where people go for extended stays but don't have a regular postal address their stores could do well. Order almost anything and get it in a two or three days
Amazon doesn't just work at offering the biggest selection, they are innovating ever faster and more reliable delivery. They are developing their own delivery drones.
So what if they had little stores in fashionable ski resort towns or in remote places like Bora Bora that were nestled in among the fancy coffee shops and the gourmet restaurants?