yes i noticed it too, i needed a blade for my lawn mower went to lowes and home depot was told i had to order it online or they could order it for me,and it would be delivered to my home in 7-10 days, couple months ago i needed a battery for my computer a full charge lasted only 20 minutes,after a long wait in line at staples i was told to order that online, and there is a lot of things from joanns you can only order online, yes they call it progress but i'm too an ole stick in the mud when i pay for something i want it in my hand not wait 7-10 days sometimes more, to get it..your right thats progress