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Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Sears’ ServiceLive Lets Installers Bid on Jobs

The revamped online service marketplace lets consumers set price and installers bid. Company says it’s a win-win for competent installers.View this story

Posted by Tom LeBlanc on 02/02 at 11:50 AM
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Sunday, January 17, 2010

Report: Amazon and Walmart Take Bites Out of Best Buy

Study shows Amazon’s electronics reputation and Walmart’s market share are growing — at Best Buy’s expense.View this story

Posted by Tom LeBlanc on 01/17 at 12:20 PM
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Friday, January 15, 2010

Electronics Retailer Bernie’s Files Chapter 11

The New England-based 63-year-old chain plans to close its 15 stores. It hopes to launch a liquidation sale while honoring deposits and gift cards.View this story

Posted by Tom LeBlanc on 01/15 at 08:07 AM
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Best Buy Q3 Earnings Jump 337%

Earned $227 million in quarter compared with $52 million in the year-ago period. Expects low-margin categories to drag down Q4 earnings.View this story

Posted by Tom LeBlanc on 12/15 at 07:16 AM
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Monday, November 30, 2009

Black Friday Web Shopping Grows 11%

National Retail Federation says $41.2 billion was spent over holiday weekend. Online shopping was a major bright spot.View this story

Posted by Steve Crowe on 11/30 at 09:50 AM
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Friday, November 27, 2009

What Did You Buy on Black Friday?

While we publicly spurn mass marketers and their black Friday deals, it is awfully tempting to pick up some cheap electronics.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 11/27 at 08:49 AM
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Apple: Lamest Black Friday Deals?

Come on, Apple, can't you do better than $5 off a mouse?View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 11/27 at 07:50 AM
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Walmart Partner Offers Free PC Tech Support During Holidays

India partner provides $100 worth of free remote service, including Windows 7 migration, for Walmart PC customersView this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 11/24 at 06:16 AM
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Thursday, November 19, 2009

Zip Express President: Walmart/NEW Validate Zip’s Biz Model

Zip founder Chris Mauzy was "deeply concerned" about the similarity between his A/V and PC install business and that of NEW's Walmart install program; now he's flatteredView this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 11/19 at 08:20 AM
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Zip Express Teams with Shopko for Installs of CE, PC and Furniture

Shopko, a $2 billion Midwest retailer with 136 stores, will use Zip Express to install A/V, home networks and furniture.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 11/18 at 07:23 AM
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Walmart, NEW Talk Installation Program

The retailer rolled out a TV, home theater and computer installation program administered by a third-party installer network. Both companies discuss the venture.View this story

Posted by Tom LeBlanc on 11/17 at 07:45 AM
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Monday, November 16, 2009

Tweeter Brand Up for Sale

Liquidator is accepting bids on Tweeter's intellectual property until Nov. 30. "National retailers" are among the bidders.View this story

Posted by Tom LeBlanc on 11/16 at 02:50 PM
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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Consumers Not Quitting on Circuit City

CircuitCity.com has “reactivated” the chain’s old customer base, according to positive Q3 2009 earnings.View this story

Posted by Tom LeBlanc on 11/12 at 09:07 AM
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Best Buy to Exhibit at 2010 CES

The big-box retailer will make its CES debut in Las Vegas on Jan. 7-10, 2010. CEO Brian Dunn was recently named to the executive board of the Consumer Electronics Association.View this story

Posted by Tom LeBlanc on 11/11 at 09:24 AM
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Best Buy Selling Fitness Equipment

Big-box retailer rolls out the "natural extension" of its business in 40 stores across the United States.View this story

Posted by Steve Crowe on 11/11 at 07:00 AM
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