Twinblade★ 3,889 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-to-permanently-close-all-but-4-physical-stores Microsoft has announced that it will be permanently closing all of its retail stores, while four physical locations in London, NYC, Sydney, and Redmond will be re-imagined as Microsoft Experience Centers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Remij 4,666 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Who cares? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cell 419 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 “Microsoft experience centres” Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Gears of War. 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Impossible 407 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 7 minutes ago, Remij_ said: Who cares? No one, that's why they are closing. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MalaXmaS 646 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 I believe MS is a truly American company that stays true to its principles of fast reaction. If it doesn't make money fast, then it is a failure. A stark contrast compared to their Japanese rivals which focus on quality at the cost of sales in their first few years and then build themselves a name which they can profit for later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Teh_Diplomat 2,054 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 1 hour ago, MalaXmaS said: I believe MS is a truly American company that stays true to its principles of fast reaction. If it doesn't make money fast, then it is a failure. A stark contrast compared to their Japanese rivals which focus on quality at the cost of sales in their first few years and then build themselves a name which they can profit for later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
102020393023445948594 2,223 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 they're transitioning to a digital-only distributor, what's the point of retail space for them? also TLHBR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DynamiteCop 2,085 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 I don't think I've ever been to or even seen a Microsoft store. They're not needed so this totally makes sense. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twinblade★ 3,889 Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share Posted June 26, 2020 26 minutes ago, DynamiteCop! said: I don't think I've ever been to or even seen a Microsoft store. They're not needed so this totally makes sense. Their intention was to compete with the Apple Store, and convince people to buy MS’ windows based products like W10 PCs and tablets instead. By closing the stores MS is basically giving up on that front, which is bad because OS X and Macs in general have been gaining popularity over the years and will continue to do so now that there’s less competition on the retail front. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DynamiteCop 2,085 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 20 minutes ago, Twinblade said: Their intention was to compete with the Apple Store, and convince people to buy MS’ windows based products like W10 PCs and tablets instead. By closing the stores MS is basically giving up on that front, which is bad because OS X and Macs in general have been gaining popularity over the years and will continue to do so now that there’s less competition on the retail front. Not really, they still sell their products everywhere so this doesn't matter. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-GD-X★ 7,728 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 eh, smart move. the microsoft stores are always dead, yet the apple stores are packed. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Remij 4,666 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 6 minutes ago, -GD- BLM said: eh, smart move. the microsoft stores are always dead, yet the apple stores are packed. One is a hardware focused company, the other software.. MS doesnt really need a bunch of stores to sell what little hardware they do. If they still had phones and they were very popular it would be different. Surface devices alone aren't enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-GD-X★ 7,728 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Just now, Remij_ said: One is a hardware focused company, the other software.. MS doesnt really need a bunch of stores to sell what little hardware they do. If they still had phones and they were very popular it would be different. Surface devices alone aren't enough. exactly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James Skywalker 528 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 O, I see what you did there Assonance thread title Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tears of the Cows 1,204 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 LOL, First Samsung, now Microsoft... copy Apple and you’ll look like a fool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James Skywalker 528 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, ghostz said: LOL, First Samsung, now Microsoft... copy Apple and you’ll look like a fool. Everyone looks like a fool eventually. Everyone copies each other, too. Edited June 26, 2020 by James Skywalker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Impossible 407 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 1 hour ago, DynamiteCop! said: I don't think I've ever been to or even seen a Microsoft store. They're not needed so this totally makes sense. Microsoft threw themselves into the touch OS field and it didn't pay off. They probably felt an experience store would help but unlike Apple, MS doesn't have any mistique and people don't give a shit about touchscreens on laptops or monitors. The Microsoft store in Midtown is always dead. People don't even go in there to avoid the rain. The Samsung store is equally pointless but ad the very least is a fun experience and they utilize the space well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ike★ 2,906 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 1 hour ago, DynamiteCop! said: I don't think I've ever been to or even seen a Microsoft store. They're not needed so this totally makes sense. There’s on the U Village in Seattle. Seems like an apple stote. Shitty move on MS, just like with Mixer, in not telling the employees. They found out this same way they lost their jobs. I’d never want MS as my employer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goukosan 2,249 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 3 hours ago, Remij_ said: Who cares? LemiJ first to front lines of the lemming defense force.... responding within milli seconds of the OP 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MalaXmaS 646 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 1 hour ago, ghostz said: LOL, First Samsung, now Microsoft... copy Apple and you’ll look like a fool. Company gave me an Apple iphone SE. People go nuts over this shit? OS seeme like it was designed for kids with ADD and nothint has changed from 2010. I had an ipod touch back then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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