Name of '84 Games Game? Fewer Titles, Sharper Pricing

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In 1984 video games will be retailed primarily in the fourth quarter by toy, drug and discount chains. Makers agree that once discounted cartridges are sold out, there will be room for enhanced profitability. The main reason for declining sales of games is simply a lack of consumer interest. Game hardware should continue to sell at, or slightly above, cost in 1984. The only games that will be profitable will be the hits, the games on the top ten lists.

Technological forecasting, Computer games, Video games, Toys, Outlook, Computer Game, Preview of Coming Year

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Wards at 35: New Name, Same Aim - Conquer the South: Whither Lafayette?

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At the company's annual meeting Wards Co., the consumer electronics chain, changed its name to Circuit City Stores Inc. in order to avoid being confused with other companies. The chain has a total of ninety-eight retail outlets and plans to add fifteen more over the next year. The company's sales for the 1984 fiscal year were up forty-five percent. Also announced at the meeting were several key executive changes.

Statistics, Circuit City Stores Inc., Sales, Companies

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Warehouse Woes: New Club Stores Foster New Worries: The Need for Name Brands

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The consumer electronics market is becoming more difficult for club membership warehouse outlets. At least twenty-five new warehouses will be opened in 1984. Availability of name brand consumer electronics products remains tight. Many of the new stores will merchandise the products in less than satisfactory ways.

Marketing, Chain stores, Merchandising, Trends, Competition

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