Why should they? Amazon isn't a charity.
I think the problem is the pricing in the stores. Often books are over 50% more in retail stores then on Amazon.
I think the problem is the pricing in the stores. Often books are over 50% more in retail stores then on Amazon.
As for the pricing at b&m stores, at least in the case of smaller shops, they simply don't have the ability to price anywhere near Amazon. They don't have the leverage to negotiate low enough prices from publishers and distributors.
B&N I don't know about. I'd think they could discount somewhat more, even in store.