Walmart to Start Selling Apple Computers?
Ben Reitzes, an analyst with Barclays Capital, believes that Walmart is flirting with the idea to begin selling Apple computer products in their store in the future.
Apparently they are looking to fill the gap that now defunct electronics retailer Circuit City left. Walmart is working on revamping and doing a hefty makeover of their electronics section by expanding their HDTV and Blu-ray selections and expanding their smartphone line up. Walmart is also one of the select stores where you can buy the new Palm Pre in June.
Reitzes believes this is a careful strategy to get Apple’s attention, which according to the Apple Insider would result in the retailer being allowed to carry Apple products. “We believe Wal-Mart is actively pitching Apple to carry more products,” Reitzes said. “With Wal-Mart improving its retail displays, we believe that the mega-retailer could eventually earn the right to sell select Mac products without diluting Apple’s brand.”
This could be very possible because Walmart is already selling other Apple products such as the iPhone, and the iPod. It could also open up a whole new market to Apple and increase their sales revenue by creating more exposure.
