Administrator Lite Posted July 16, 2009 Administrator Share Posted July 16, 2009 Microsoft confirmed on Wednesday that it is planning to open its first stores this fall, with at least some of the locations likely to be right near an Apple store. "As we progress on our retail strategy there will be scenarios where we have stores in proximity to Apple," a representative told CNET News. "We are on track to open stores in the fall time frame." The fall timing is not surprising. One would assume Microsoft would want to have the stores open in time for Windows 7's October 22 retail launch and for the holiday selling season. I'm hearing that Microsoft will open a few stores this fall, with more coming in 2010. Microsoft first announced its plan to enter the retail arena in February, when it hired David Porter, a Wal-Mart veteran. Speaking at the Worldwide Partner Conference in New Orleans on Wednesday, Microsoft Chief Operating Officer Kevin Turner told people to "stay tuned" for more news on the retail front. "And stay tuned, because we're going to have some retail stores opened up that are opened up right next door to Apple stores this fall," he said. "Stay tuned, just stay tuned." View: Original Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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