Walmart’s Shiny New $11 Minimum Wage Isn’t Really A Result Of The Tax Law

[countryboy]

Hmmmm......maybe you're right about the average person not knowing the connection but I'm sure they do now. :0)

I agree 100% about the changing landscape of how consumers purchase. It's worrisome in the sense that we don't really seem to have a plan on what we do with those individuals who will be losing their jobs.

What do you mean "we"? Why would "we" have a plan for displaced workers from the private sector, above and beyond unemployment benefits and COBRA?

[Dr. Who]

I think most people don't equate Sam's with Wal-Mart. There are always shifts in work forces. How many companies have closed their brick and mortar stores and gone completely on line? Look at what is happening with grocery stores in South Korea and I can guarantee it will happen here in the near future. I am speaking of the on line stores where the shoppers simply press a button for what they want, the order is filled from a distribution center and either delivered to the customer or is available for pick up. Eventually, this will all be on your computer and only the distribution centers will be staffed.

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I agree. Retail is just moving online. I've even started shopping that way although when it comes to groceries, I like to choose fresh goods myself. I'm ok with buying most manufactured goods sight unseen, but some things I want to see in person. I feel sorry for those who are working in retail these days. I suppose jobs will open up driving for the postal service, UPS, Fedex and the like.

[Peter1469]

I agree. Retail is just moving online. I've even started shopping that way although when it comes to groceries, I like to choose fresh goods myself. I'm ok with buying most manufactured goods sight unseen, but some things I want to see in person. I feel sorry for those who are working in retail these days. I suppose jobs will open up driving for the postal service, UPS, Fedex and the like.

People have to deliver the stuff we buy online.

[Dr. Who]

People have to deliver the stuff we buy online.

At least for now.

[nathanbforrest45]

I agree. Retail is just moving online. I've even started shopping that way although when it comes to groceries, I like to choose fresh goods myself. I'm ok with buying most manufactured goods sight unseen, but some things I want to see in person. I feel sorry for those who are working in retail these days. I suppose jobs will open up driving for the postal service, UPS, Fedex and the like.

There will also be higher paid jobs working in the distribution centers loading the trucks. The number of logistics personnel, those who arrange the transportation both in and out, will also likely increase.

[Dr. Who]

There will also be higher paid jobs working in the distribution centers loading the trucks. The number of logistics personnel, those who arrange the transportation both in and out, will also likely increase.

Perhaps. However they are automating warehouses more and more. There are not many transferable skills between cashiers and/or shelf stackers and logistics personnel. You definitely don't need as many involved in logistics. There will be a higher demand for drivers for now.

[Common]

I agree. Retail is just moving online. I've even started shopping that way although when it comes to groceries, I like to choose fresh goods myself. I'm ok with buying most manufactured goods sight unseen, but some things I want to see in person. I feel sorry for those who are working in retail these days. I suppose jobs will open up driving for the postal service, UPS, Fedex and the like.

We buy alot online but I still go to retail stores for things, Ive never had food delivered, I want to walk around the store and look and choose, and expecially meat and produce

[Peter1469]

People can also look out for emerging job fields that open up.

[Dr. Who]

We buy alot online but I still go to retail stores for things, Ive never had food delivered, I want to walk around the store and look and choose, and expecially meat and produce

Of course. Some people have standards when it comes to their greens and meats. I don't trust some underpaid student or part-time worker to really do more than go through a list and fill the grocery cart in as little time as possible.

[Common]

Of course. Some people have standards when it comes to their greens and meats. I don't trust some underpaid student or part-time worker to really do more than go through a list and fill the grocery cart in as little time as possible.

Ditto