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Target has opened up a new front in the recent retail price wars. Shoppers can expect real savings on groceries, home goods, and toiletries.
Al Cannistra's insight:
interesting... on what may be called the "Amazon Effect" and nice to see lower prices - as long as we have choices in San Antonio it may even force HEB to look at their prices too. But, like HEB has become the local king by getting rid of competition and can get away with charging higher prices by convincing consumers that those prices are the "norm", perhaps one day Amazon will be emperor and will do exactly the same.... and that is why capitalism works - it is about the free competition . .
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Seattle-based online retailer Amazon.com announced Thursday that it is seeking a second North American headquarters with up to 50,000 jobs.
Al Cannistra's insight:
50,000 NEW JOBS! What do you say San Antonio - Austin? Click the link to join the conversation - my post is shared with you here. If you like the idea of more jobs locally, why not let Amazon know it. . . |
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San Antonio, Texas
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the mayor decided we did not need the economic boost and jobs for our city.... really? wonder if we had a different mayor.... . .
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Amazon’s surprise announcement Thursday morning that it will begin searching for a second headquarters in North America will send political and civic…
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North of San Antonio - South of Austin.... . .
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When you go to Amazon.com, what are you looking for? Products from the brands you recognize, or perhaps just the cheapest ones—assuming the ratings aren't terrible? After decades of selling products—and knowing exactly what people are buying, and when they are buying it—Amazon has started cutting out the middle-man by selling self-produced items. Throug
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just WHO is in the Amazon family? . . |
nice to see so many great mayors out there looking to bring Amazon and 50,000 jobs to their community - quality city leadership is so important to the growth and quality of life in a city... San Antonio was not there...
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