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Microsoft to open retail stores
crunchgear.com - 2/13/2009
Microsoft to open retail stores
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I guess it had to happen: Microsoft is opening retail stores with the help of some guy named Dave Porter who used to work for Wal-Mart. Super synergy. I can see it now: these stores will be the exact polar opposite of the Apple Store - brightly lit, overstocked, and oddly jarring. No real ...
microsoft.com - 2/12/2009
Microsoft Appoints David Porter as Corporate Vice President of Retail Stores: Twenty-seven-year ...
— microsoft.com — Twenty-seven-year retail veteran will focus on transforming the PC and device-buying experience for retail consumers and developing and rolling out new Microsoft-branded stores. REDMOND, Wash. — Feb. 12, 2009 — Microsoft Corp. today announced that ... (more) Microsoft Appoints David Porter as Corporate Vice ...

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Microsoft to follow Apple with its own family of retail stores
blogs.zdnet.com - 2/13/2009
Microsoft to follow Apple with its own family of retail stores
— blogs.zdnet.com — Microsoft is planning to launch a number of new Microsoft-branded retail stores, according to a company press release issued late in the day on February 12. (more) Microsoft to follow Apple with its own family of retail ...

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Department of Déjà Vu: Last Microsoft Retail Store Foray Was a Bust
kara.allthingsd.com - 2/13/2009
Department of Déjà Vu: Last Microsoft Retail Store Foray Was a Bust
— kara.allthingsd.com — Displaying BoomTown’s advanced age and elephantine cache of meaningless tech memories, after news yesterday that the software giant was plunging into the retail market, I was surprised to find little mention that Microsoft’s last store ... (more) Department of Déjà Vu: Last Microsoft Retail Store Foray ...

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Microsoft plans to open retail stores ala Apple
Obsessable News Feed — ... [Gizmodo] Microsoft Planning Retail Stores [TechCrunch] ...

Presidents Love Roundups
Android Phone Fans — ... Apple’s strategy makes sense since one of the biggest hurdles for consumers buying Apple products is learning a new system. Will Microsoft focus on computers? Mobile? Obviously they’ll do both but it’ll be interesting to see how they compare to Apple stores. You won’t see Android retail stores running around any time soon but Phandroid has your back… we’ve got a little “in store” for you pretty soon so keep your eyes peeled. [Via CrunchGear] ...

Microsoft Stores Now Hiring. An Apple Store “Genius” Is A Microsoft Store “Retail Technical Advisor”
TechCrunch — Have you ever cured your Windows computer of the dreaded blue screen of death? Then Microsoft may want to hire you! Well, at least to work in their new Microsoft Stores. Yes, the software giant is now hiring for its first two stores in Scottsdale, AZ and Mission Viejo, CA. Here’s a rough outline of what they’re looking for: We’re looking for new store employees who love technology and teaching and helping others.  In particular, we’re looking for people with technical backgrounds who can help customers choose the ...

Microsoft To Open Cafe In Paris To Build Windows 7 Buzz (Pics)
TechCrunch — ... is close to opening retail stores in several major cities across the planet, but in Paris they’re doing something special in anticipation of the real shops and the imminent launch of the ...

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