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Apple.com on Black Friday was fifth most visited retail website
Apple this past Friday reportedly enjoyed its best single day sales period ever. All before 7 PM no less. With its strongest product lineup in history, not to mention more Apple retail stores than ever, one might say that the stars this holiday shopping season are aligning in Apple’s favor. Highlighting Apple’s growing popularity, recently […]
Continue reading...Walmart to offer Verizon iPhone in 600 stores
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
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Walmart announced today that it will be carrying the Verizon iPhone in approximately 600 of its nationwide retail stores starting tomorrow. “We’re excited to bring iPhone 4 on the Verizon Wireless network, one the most anticipated mobile phone launches in recent history, to Walmart customers,” said Gary Severson, senior vice president, Home Entertainment, Walmart U.S. “As […]
Continue reading...Wal-Mart, Best Buy, and Radio Shack to all carry the iPhone 4 on launch day
Friday, June 11, 2010
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When a new Apple product launches, the lines at Apple Stores unbelievably long and can often wrap around full city blocks. While waiting in line with scores of Apple crazed fans might sound like a good time to some, other folks simply want to go in, make a purchase, and leave as quickly as possible. […]
Continue reading...iPhone 3GS now $97 at Wal-Mart
Monday, May 24, 2010
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Starting on Tuesday, bargain hunters at Wal-Mart will be able to purchase a 16GB iPhone 3GS for just $97. Yep, you read that correctly. A paltry $97 buckaroos. Previously, the the 16GB 3GS sold for $197, but with a new iPhone poised for release in just the next few weeks, Wal-Mart is already taking steps […]
Continue reading...iTunes maintains spot as top music retailer in US, increases lead over WalMart
Thursday, May 20, 2010
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Billboard notes that iTunes in 2009 further cemented its lead as the top retailer of Music in the US with a 26.65% marketshare, up from 21.42% last year. Walmart, the number two music retailer in the US, saw its marketshare drop from 14.99% in 2008 to 12.54% in 2009. The figures were compiled by Billboard’s […]
Continue reading...iPad to be available at Wal-Mart later this year
Thursday, May 13, 2010
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Bloomberg reports that Wal-Mart, the world’s largest retailer, may soon join the Apple Store and Best Buy as the only places where consumers can purchase an iPad in person. In a telephone interview with the financial site, Wal-Mart’s senior VP of entertainment Gary Severson said, “We anticipate being able to have the iPad later this […]
Continue reading...Apple poised to sell Macs at Walmart?
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Barron’s reports: Apple could eventually sell some Macs in Wal-Mart stores, “which could significantly increase distribution and unit shipments,” Barclays Capital analyst Ben Reitzesasserted in a research note this morning. “While we don’t expect an immediate impact this year and believe Apple would need to reposition its line-up first, we believe that closer ties to […]
Continue reading...The significance of Walmart for Apple
Saturday, December 27, 2008
CNET has an article today titled “Why Walmart is key to iPhone domination” and raises an interesting point about how Apple gets that product availability is integral to its success in the emerging smartphone market. Remember years ago when you could only find a cell phone at your carrier’s store? Those days are gone, even […]
Continue reading...Walmart Ad’s for the iPhone begin to appear
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Just in time for Christmas! Oh wait, let me rephrase that.. Just in time for the Sunday after Christmas! $197 for a 8GB iPhone from Walmart and $297 for the 16GB model. I’m curious, though, as to where and how the 2 dollar Walmart discount came from.
Continue reading...iPhone coming to Walmart on Dec. 28 for $197
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
After a lot of speculation, an internal letter from Walmart has been leaked and gives us the full scoop about Apple’s upcoming entry into Walmart stores. Take a look below. via Engadget
Continue reading...Morgan Stanley drops price target for Apple down to $95
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Morgan Stanley analyst Kathryn Huberty cut her target for Apple's stock down to $95, five dollars less than her previous target of $100. She also lowered expected 2009 iPhone sales to 14 million, down from an original projection of 19 million. First of all, let me go off on a quick tangent here and briefly say, that most analysts are, to be blunt, clueless. Take the recent brouhaha about a $99 iPhone at Walmart for example. One day an analyst says that a $99 iPhone is inevitable. The next day another analyst says that Apple has to release a cheaper iPhone in order to boost sales. Then word gets out that a $99 iPhone isn't happening, and other analysts jump in with the benefit of hindsight and boldly declare that a $99 iPhone was never feasible in the first place. First of all, let me go off on a quick tangent here and briefly say, that most analysts are, to be blunt, clueless. Take the recent brouhaha about a $99
Continue reading...Reports: iPhone coming to Walmart, but not for $99
Monday, December 8, 2008
First there’s a $99 iPhone at Walmart. Then there isn’t. Then there is. Rinse and repeat! Well, it seems that we’re finally getting a little bit of clarity on this ever changing rumor. Reports, verified by financial juggernaut Bloomberg, indicate that the iPhone will indeed be coming to Walmart, but not at the low low […]
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
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