Wal-Mart battles Amazon with discounts for online ordering and store pickup

Adam Allington Apr 14, 2017
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Wal-Mart battles Amazon with discounts for online ordering and store pickup

Adam Allington Apr 14, 2017
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Mega-retailer Wal-Mart is rolling out discounts for shoppers who order items online and then agree to pick them up at the store. The move is the latest play by Wal-Mart in its battle with Amazon in the e-commerce sector. But is a discount a substitute for the convenience of having stuff delivered right to your door? 

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