Dell alters strategy to make servers its top priority

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Dell Computer Corp. has changed its strategy in order to make server-computers its top priority. The company has been hurt by a decline in the prices of personal-computers.

Dell Inc., DELL

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Apple mulls opening store chain; computer maker would be following Gateway's successful path; the company hires retail executives from other firms

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It is still only speculation, but Apple Computers might open a chain of its own stores in the strongest US markets. Gateway appears to be Apple's model and source of retail-savvy executives; more speculation. The company's current resellers, dealers and catalogers would be hurt. But it's hard to ignore the success Gateway has had with stand-alone stores and stores within stores. Apple's recent sales figures have been disappointing.

Company Planning/Goals, Retail Stores, Models, Retail industry, Retail trade, Apple Computer Inc., AAPL, GATE, Stores

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Gateway CEO Presses Restart: Back to PCs

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Gateway Inc. has announced that it plans to return to its core competency of marketing personal computer. The company had made a major foray into consumer electronics retailing. It now hopes to supplant Hewlett-Packard as the leading seller of home PCs.

Microcomputer industry, Company marketing practices, Company business planning, Inouye, Wayne R., GTW

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