Amazon Crossing Over Into Brick and Mortar Territory

There seems to be a constant suggestion that ecommerce will over shadow traditional retail. While most companies believe the only way to survive in this computer adapted world is to have an online presence,   one online powerhouse is going the opposite direction.

Purdue University will be home to the experimental customer-order pickup and drop off location.  Students, staff and alumni will have access to the service which will allow customers to rent, return, purchase and drop off items.

Both the company and university have shown excitement for the venture.

For more on this: Amazon launches first- ever staffed campus pickup/drop-off location, Free One-Day Pickup services at Purdue