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gizmosforgeeks.com - 28 days ago
Wal-Mart to launch its version of Best Buy’s Geek Squad
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Wal-Mart is getting in on the in-home tech service business a la Best Buy’s Geek Squad or the dead Circuit City FireDog service. Expect the service to start up in time for this year’s shopping season. via Hot Hardware
bits.blogs.nytimes.com - 23 days ago
Best Buy Prepares for the Post-DVD Era
— bits.blogs.nytimes.com — Best Buy sells a lot of DVDs, but it is taking another step to get ready for... the day when that business shifts online with a deal to stream movies from CinemaNow. (more) Best Buy Prepares for the Post-DVD Era

Comments vote down Technologizer found this 23 days agofound this
Mart Busts Out Its Own "Geek Squad"
hothardware.com - 10/26/2009
Mart Busts Out Its Own "Geek Squad"
— hothardware.com — As margins on actual wares grow slimmer, many retailers are looking to soak up more cash in... the form of services. Granted, that's increasingly tough in the DIY universe that we live in, and even tougher in a retailer that looks to save people money. ... (more) Mart Busts Out Its Own "Geek Squad"
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reuters.com - 10/23/2009
Mart offers tech support for shoppers
— reuters.com — NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc ( WMT.N ) is offering a new support service to... help shoppers set up consumer electronics in their homes, posing a new challenge to rival Best Buy Co In ( BBY.N ). Wal-Mart said it began rolling out the service ... (more) Mart offers tech support for shoppers

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