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Microsoft wants to put stores “next to Apple” ones.

Microsoft wants to put stores “next to Apple” ones.

There is a heated rivalry between Apple and Microsoft that has been increasing in the past 8 years or so. Well, ever since the release of the iPod and Apple’s subsequent increase in market share since then. For awhile it was just a friendly rivalry …

Retailers are having a hard time moving summer items

Retailers are having a hard time moving summer items

While summer officially began just a couple of weeks ago, many retailers are already putting their summer merchandise on sale and to the clearance racks dismissing this summer as a complete wash.
Department stores like Macy’s have discounted summer clothing and swimwear down 50%. Other retailers …

Microsoft to open retail stores?

Today Microsoft announced plans to open its own retail stores. One of the first moves from Microsoft was to hire David Porter,  who is a 25-year veteran of Walmart, as its corporate vice president of retail stores.
The stores are said to focus on direct competition …

Can last minute shoppers save Christmas for retailers?

This holiday season has been abysmal for retail stores. Other than the surge of the “day after Thanksgiving” sales, shoppers just haven’t been going out and purchasing. So, what retailers are hoping for is that last minute price cuts on Christmas Eve can save them. …

Portable CD players making a comeback in the UK?

It seems due to a slump in the economy (among other factors) the gadget that was once written off and left for dead is making a small impact on retail stores across the UK. For around £15, someone without the internet (which there are still …