arstechnica.com - 2/13/2009
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The rumor first started in April 2008 , and many were skeptical Microsoft was really planning to follow in Apple's footsteps and launch its own retail stores. In November , the company launched its online Microsoft Store in the US, and the general consensus was that the rumor had ...
microsoft.com - 2/12/2009
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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 ...
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Microsoft Appoints David Porter as Corporate Vice ...
blogs.zdnet.com - 2/13/2009
kara.allthingsd.com - 2/13/2009
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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 ...
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Department of Déjà Vu: Last Microsoft Retail Store Foray ...
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Microsoft to open retail stores
CrunchGear —
... Before joining DreamWorks Animation in 2007, Porter spent 25 years at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in roles of increasing responsibility and seniority in store operations, merchandising and information technology. In his last role at Wal-Mart, Porter was vice president and general merchandise manager of Entertainment, where he served as a strategic point of influence throughout the Wal-Mart business.
Porter’s first day at Microsoft will be Feb. 16, 2009.
Check out Ars’ take on the stores and chime in on what you’d like to see at Gateway ...
Microsoft-branded stores to transform 'device-buying experience'
Joystiq —
... "a world-class shopping experience." The former Dreamworks Animation exec notes his excitement, saying, "I am excited about helping consumers make more informed decisions about their PC and software purchases, and we'll share learnings from our stores with our existing retail and OEM partners that are critical to our success." Woah, kind of a boring pitch there, Dave. Here's a better one: It's just like, it's just like a Microsoft. Mini. Mall! [via Ars Technica] Microsoft-branded stores to transform 'device-buying experience' ...
Microsoft to Open Retail Stores. What will they sell?
The Next Web —
... to lead the effort which will begin with a few smaller stores.
Apple began its retail push in 2001 and now has more than 200 locations in several countries. Microsoft’s venture into the market comes as Apple has begun to slow its retail store expansion.
I wonder what the company plans to sell precisely, will it be XBoxes and Zunes plus software? Ready built machines? Repairs? All of the above?
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