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“We are seeing pioneers moving out to the Internet, banks that are taking transactions, retail shopping on the Internet, and although it's going to take most of a decade before most adults are turning to the Internet for a high percentage of their act”
Bill Gates
“Kmart stands out in the retail market as a technology leader -- employing a cutting edge-kiosk technology that improves customer service, while at the same time reducing store operating costs. We are very pleased to be partnering with Kmart on this exciting installation. Penn Station is a hub of busy commuters -- a perfect location for consumers to take full advantage of this timesaving, error-avoiding technology. As more retailers begin to realize the numerous benefits of the APM technology, we are sure to see a major shift in the way refill prescriptions are dispensed.”
William Holmes
“It's a healthy increase. It shows the retail sector is not on the brink of falling off a cliff. I still firmly believe the next move in interest rates is more likely to be up than down.”
Alan Clarke
“Turnover remained healthy because some institutional investors chased after select laggard industrial and retail stocks.”
Alex Wong
“I would characterize the current times as the best of times for retail companies,”
Alex Brown
“J.C. Penney is one of the legendary names in American retailing, and I am honored to be part of this great company. I have met with members of the board and top management, and we are all enthusiastic about what we can achieve together. The desire to succeed is extremely strong here, and I am pleased to have been given he opportunity to lead the company.”
Allen Questrom
“The financial targets we originally set for retail in 2003 have become increasingly challenging. Competitive and operating cost pressures have been greater than expected and the turnaround at certain businesses has been slower than planned.”
Anders Moberg
“Sony Ericsson's W800 Walkman phone and the K750 are seeing healthy demand in distribution and retail. They are in short supply at retail.”
Ben Wood
“They did a great job of creating the hype. The 360 has largely been out-of-stock at retail since its launch last November. So clearly, selling out is one sign of performance, but you can't say that its market potential has been even close to tested with the limited supplies available.”
Anita Frazier
“Not surprisingly, especially in the case of retail banks, not only is revenue climbing steeply but banks have also been watching their expenses and through the year made gains in efficiencies.”
Anton de Souza