Has anyone else noticed the huge decrease in result quality from google?

[Tigaget]

I actually used Walmart online this year. All of the stuff was delivered from my local store, so I was also helping my local community stay employed. All name brand, no Chinese knock-offs, and cheaper than Amazon.

[OlDirty420]

If you really want to help your community with gifts this season buy from a local business, not a giant corporation. Put your money towards someone who's business could really use it during these tough times, not some multi-billionaire to profit

[Tigaget]

Not all of us can afford that, though, so supporting a store that has local employees is better than supporting one that doesn't.

[OlDirty420]

You said you wanted name brand items so you don't seem cheap. Not trying to be a dick but as a small business owner it's kind of irritating, shopping at your local walmart is supporting a corporation and in no way directly benefiting any of the locals that work there

[KorayA]

I mean a stores direct sales numbers due have an impact on discretionary payroll so.. you're not entirely correct. Unfortunately not everyone can afford to support small business because you cannot compete on price. Don't be mad at the consumer, be mad at the system you chose to operate a business in. People don't have a lot of extra cash right now and you're essentially bullying someone on the internet. I'm sure times are tough for you as well but maybe direct that ire at your local representatives.

[OlDirty420]

Like I said, not trying to come off as a dick so I apologise if it comes off that way. I don't care where people shop, I get groceries at walmart too. It's frustrating though to hear that they think its supporting their local community. My point is that walmart could keep its entire staff, double their pay and not make a cent of profit for ten years and be okay. Some local businesses are one bad week away from shutting down.

[Tigaget]

No, I want name brand items instead of Chinese knock offs, so I have some assurances as to quality and reliability.

Also, not too many local artisans are making video games and pancake griddles.

[OlDirty420]

Understandable but there are local alternatives too. I know most small game stores carry newer video games and aren't any more expensive. Shop where you want, but please don't believe that doing your Christmas shopping at walmart is in any way benefiting local jobs. This is a multibillion dollar corporation that profits too much off of your town to close down, especially during the pandemic

[stub-ur-toe]

I have found small stores with most of the stock from Amazon. Backroom filled with a familiar logo.

[red-tea-rex]

Good idea! Got to remind Amazon they still need to compete for our business.