Make That 11 New Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Retail Stores in 2013

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Getting the word out on Windows 8 OS products — be they phones, tablets, laptops, software rollouts, or desktops (yes, they still exist) — will create a much-needed buzz and should add to Microsoft’s overall sales momentum. Five new retail outlets, in addition to the six already announced, isn’t necessarily a game-changer for a company that generates over $70 billion in annual sales, as Microsoft does. But the IT world is changing, and the new shops are yet another indication Microsoft is willing and able to change, too.

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