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Apple Store revenue hits record high, still outpaces competition

, May 20th 2013 Discuss [0]

If you had any doubts that Apple's retail business might be slowing down, it seems the latest numbers may correct any pessimism you had built up. The company raked in record revenues for its retail stores, averaging out to $57.60 spent per person on average, which is up from $51.75 per person during the same time last year. Read The Full Story

Staples becomes first US retailer to sell 3D printers

, May 3rd 2013 Discuss [0]

While 3D printers having been for sale for quite a while now, it seems they're gaining enough popularity to begin selling in major retail stores. Office supplies retail chain Staples has announced that they will begin selling the Cube 3D Printer at its stores, becoming the first major US retail store to sell 3D printers. Read The Full Story

Two new Microsoft Stores opening today, three more this month

, Apr 5th 2013 Discuss [0]

Microsoft is continuing its efforts to roll out more of its Microsoft Stores across the US and Canada. The company announced that they're opening two new specialty stores today, with three more specialty stores opening within this very month, which means the month of April will see the opening of five Microsoft Stores. Read The Full Story

Australian store charges five dollars per person to “just look”

, Mar 27th 2013 Discuss [0]

I can understand retail locations trying to come up with anything they can to help fight the increasing showrooming phenomenon. Showrooming is the name given to the act of seeing customers come into a retail store to look at items and then leave to purchase the goods online at a lower price. This problem is common to all retailers including big stores such as Walmart and Target. Read The Full Story

Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition coming to retail stores April 30 for $19.99

, Mar 13th 2013 Discuss [0]

Minecraft has already been available on the Xbox 360 for quite some time now through the Xbox Live Arcade. It's also quite popular on Microsoft's platform, racking up five million downloads in 2012. Because of the game's popularity, Microsoft has announced that Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition will be available at retail stores starting April 30 for $19.99. Read The Full Story

Apple Stores in France fined for forcing employees to work late

, Mar 13th 2013 Discuss [0]

Governments have laws that protect workers from unethical practices, and some countries even have laws that lay out limitations for companies wanting to stay open past a certain time in order to protect workers. However, it seems that a handful of Apple Stores in France have been found guilty of violating these laws. Read The Full Story

Google rumored to be working on Amazon Prime same-day shipping competitor

, Mar 5th 2013 Discuss [0]

Multiple companies have been testing out same-day delivery in a select number of markets, with Amazon being one of them. However, it looks like they'll have some competition if recent reports are to be true. It's said that Google will be creating their own same-day delivery service called Google Shopping Express that will ship goods to customers who ordered them the same day. Read The Full Story

Google confirms no plans for retail stores

, Feb 26th 2013 Discuss [0]

Earlier this month we heard chatter that Google may be introducing a line of retail stores in order to promote its physical products, like various Chromebooks, Nexus devices, and their upcoming Google Glasses. However, Senior Vice President of Mobile and Digital Content Andy Rubin says that there's no need for Google retail stores since most consumers don't need to try out a device before they buy it. Read The Full Story

Apple accessories at Staples are available now

, Feb 26th 2013 Discuss [0]

Earlier this month, Staples announced that it would become an official Apple reseller and would begin selling Apple products in its stores and online in the US. Today is the first day that Staples has begun selling Apple merchandise, and it seems they're starting out small for now, offering only accessories and other smaller products like the Apple TV and AirPort devices. Read The Full Story

Barnes & Noble founder looking to buy back company

, Feb 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

Barnes & Noble has certainly seen better days. They're expecting a huge loss on their NOOK business, and they could close 30% of their stores this year (but may possibly open a few new ones in different locations. With all this said, it's no wonder that the company is looking to change some things around. In fact, the company's founder, Leonard Riggio, is pondering the idea of buying the company back from shareholders. Read The Full Story

Microsoft offers Surface Complete warranty for only $99

, Feb 16th 2013 Discuss [0]

If you're considering purchasing a Microsoft Surface RT, or a Microsoft Surface Pro, you should also consider purchasing the 'Microsoft Complete for Surface' warranty to make sure your device is completely safe for at least another 2 years. Unlike the limited warranty you get when you purchase your Surface device, the complete warranty covers everything, and I mean everything, and only for a $99 price-tag. Read The Full Story

Google retail stores coming to a place near you

, Feb 16th 2013 Discuss [0]

Rumor has it that Google will be opening up its own retail stores by the end of this year. Google will be following both Apple and Samsung by giving consumers a place where they can get a hands-on feel for its products. You can get a feel for the latest Nexus device or Chromebook before you jump the gun and buy them. Google is hoping that by offering this hands-on experience, it would be able to get more consumers to purchase its products, and hopefully get more demand for its upcoming products. Read The Full Story
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