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Microsoft Stores Are Just The First Step
Published 2/17/2009 by infoweek@methvin.com (Dave Methvin) at InformationWeek - All Stories And Blogs
Apple has had a great decade of growth. The iPod, iPhone, and MacBook have all been wildly successful. During the same time, Microsoft has been stranded in the technology doldrums. So now, Microsoft is taking a page from Apple's book and planning to open retail stores that showcase Microsoft products. But I think there may be even more to come.
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