>They make logistics for us a 1000 times easier. In 3 clicks I can get items ordered that we need and not have to worry about it. (Need a new storage rack? BAM! Be here on Tuesday? We need a new printer ribbon? Phone camera + Amazon app = I have the exact one I need to replace.)
There's a balance between convenience and being subservient l or redundant to them long term.
People have found that the convenient (no pun intended) store that sold everything at nice prices also ended up killing local businesses, and eventually their own livelihood, even if not related to retail.
Not to mention the power the private interests behind those stores get in the country's politics or even globally.
There's a balance between convenience and being subservient l or redundant to them long term.
People have found that the convenient (no pun intended) store that sold everything at nice prices also ended up killing local businesses, and eventually their own livelihood, even if not related to retail.
Not to mention the power the private interests behind those stores get in the country's politics or even globally.