It turns out that, long before the invention of the iPad, Borders was being menaced by this online competitor that undercuts it on price while outperforming it on service and selection.
V:port also has a music-on-demand service and a selection of games, some of which (such as a trivia quiz) support multi-user play between passengers.
For its sin of providing millions of working class Americans with good service, broad selection and low prices, Walmart might as well have painted a (Target-style) bullseye on itself among progressives.
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Expect knowledgeable, unpretentious service and an exhaustive selection of jeans, with upwards of 30 denim brands at any given time.
Even the smallest independent bookstore will have access to a sophisticated electronic-book sales service with a vast selection of titles.
RadioShack No-Contract Wireless will offer a selection of service plans for its feature phone and smartphones, giving consumers options and choices on the phone and service plan that best meet their needs.
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Home Depot's 100, 000-square-foot stores, meanwhile, were wowing builders and homeowners with lower prices, better selection and better service.
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But some aspects of the service need work: The selection is spotty (in Boston, at least, you can't get a Pepsi or a Hershey bar), and the search engine can be a hassle to figure out.
In addition to the cash payments described above, Verizon and TiVo are exploring, among other things, future distribution of Internet video services developed through Verizon's joint venture with Redbox by making content distributed via that service part of the diverse selection of linear and broadband-delivered content accessible to users of TiVo's retail DVR products.
Heins said if some customers use a more basic selection of the network service, they may not be required to pay.
And this race to the bottom line price may have led many retailers to sacrifice the very features that differentiated themselves in the marketplace to begin with, such as product quality, merchandise selection, and customer service.
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In any case, an even broader and, more importantly, more personalized content selection would greatly benefit the service.
New retailers do not compete just on price, but are able to offer selection, availability and customer service at levels unachievable by traditional brick-and-mortar retailers.
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Amazon is well positioned to capitalize on these trends, and its scale and selection, low prices and service, and fulfillment capabilities set up the company for more share gains at an accelerating pace, which would drive upside to our model.
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The men believe that they can compete with Amazon.com and Drugstore.com by offering a bigger selection of products and better customer service.
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For customer service or contact centers managers, the evaluation and selection process for social customer care is a harrowing and potentially career-limiting move.
By offering new and modern brands, a large selection of merchandise, and superb customer service, Sephora has attracted a younger consumer than the department stores.
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All four of the 3D-capable models include Panasonic's proprietary IPTV platform, VIERA Connect1, while the 2D models feature IP VOD, a service that offers a limited, though targeted, selection of such sites as Netflix, HuluPlus, Amazon Instant Video, Vudu, CinemaNow and YouTube.
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The subscription On Demand service "Disney Family Movies, " which features a selection of classic and contemporary feature films and animated shorts from The Walt Disney Studios.
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Beginning his business in 2004 with one used 1989 motorcoach, through hard work and exceptional customer service, Land has built the business today to include a wide selection of over 65 fine vehicles available for charter as well as expansive offerings in tour, fleet services, and mass transportation management.
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Virtual Console for Wii U: A spring system update will add Virtual Console software to the Nintendo eShop for Wii U. The service will launch right after the spring update and will include a selection of NES and Super NES games, with Game Boy Advance games to be added in the future.
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It has access to a big selection, its prices are competitive, and it consistently delivers great service.
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Sprint offers a wide selection of 4G LTE smartphones, Truly UnlimitedSM data plans and excellent customer service.
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Modern music enthusiasts can further customize their M-100 with the Matte Black Metal, Shadow or White Silver colors and a selection of shield colors which can be customized through V-MODA's laser engraving service with virtually any logo, text or a variety of select designs.
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The PTCO allowed DIR and the pilot agencies to a gain a greater understanding of cloud infrastructure offerings for state government and document options and issues with provider selection, pricing, access security, data security, credentialing, provisioning time frames, service levels, service remedy options, terms of use, billing models, interoperability, mobility, scalability, capacity management, provider compliance, and monitoring and licensing.
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Whether it's The Bourne Legacy on demand, Despicable Me in 3D, or Ted on the go, Sky Movies customers will enjoy the biggest and best selection of movies on their terms - and at least a year ahead of any other subscription service.
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Effective customer selection requires segmenting a market based on the benefits that customers receive and perceive in the product or service.
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