Amazon (and the rest of the internet) is killing local businesses

[The Last Northerner]

What do you consider 'local businesses? If thinking in terms of scale, that small diner, immigrant grocery store, a local bar, or what not aren't really in competition with Amazon. The more specialized retail chains were already being beat back by stores like Walmart or Target anyways, especially in the rural and exurbia anyways and are in turn being crushed by Amazon.

I think many local stores will adapt and specialize to the needs of their location to survive, chains will offer more select service such as trying an item in store before purchasing it online (Bonobos) or have items that are kinda tricky to purchase online (Staples or Home Depot). Small mom-and-pop businesses will continue to survive like they always do.