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Where to buy appliances: big stores aren't necessarily the best.(Buyers Guide)
Mom-and-pop stores are known for service, but many offer good prices and a better selection than the biggest nationwide chains--even Wal-Mart. That's just one of the conclusions from our latest Annual Questionnaire.
More than 6,000 readers shared their experiences buying small and large appliances at independent stores and seven of the nation's largest retailers. While many stores were comparable overall, we found big differences in the details.
Think big-box stores and bargains are synonymous? Think again. None of the major retailers out-priced the independents for ranges, refrigerators, and other large appliances, and only two were clear winners for ...
- Mom-and-pops score high for appliance buyers.
- Newspaper article from: St. Petersburg Times (St. Petersburg, FL) August 15, 2005 700+ words
...most appliances a few years ago. Big-appliance buyers today are looking for sales help, easy...says. "What's more, readers found Wal-Mart no cheaper (for small appliances...it scored right down at the bottom with Wal-Mart on selection, service and checkout...
- Appliance buyers: risk avoiders and convenience seekers. (Whirlpool Corp.)
- Press release article from: PR Newswire January 24, 1991 700+ words
APPLIANCE BUYERS: RISK AVOIDERS AND CONVENIENCE SEEKERS ATLANTA, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- "Appliance purchasers have recognizable buying...
- SWEETENING THE POT; SMALL APPLIANCE BUYERS SAY CHOCOLATE FOUNTAINS ARE SHAPING...
- Magazine article from: HFN The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network White, Jennifer September 12, 2005 700+ words
Byline: Jennifer White NEW YORK-To mangle a couple of holiday cliches: Although the weather outside is a frightful 90 degrees, buyers have visions of chocolate fountains dancing in their heads. Buyers are also enthusiastic about the latest single-serve coffee machines, including Tassimo and
- United States : Google Offers On-site Services to Search Appliance Buyers.
- News wire article from: TendersInfo August 6, 2009 700+ words
Byline: Mamta03 Some companies that buy Google's Search Appliance enterprise search device will receive two days of on-site services at no additional cost as part of a special promotion to "welcome" new customers. The program, called ROI JumpStart, is currently available to companies in the U.S.
- Consumer Reports Study Shows Buyers Get Better Service, Selection at...
- News wire article from: AScribe Business & Economics News Service August 9, 2005 700+ words
...five percent of small appliance buyers thought independent...Costco, Target, or Wal-Mart workers. Independents...large appliances. - Wal-Mart: not a winner...Compared with other small-appliance buyers, more than twice as...who bought elsewhere. Wal-Mart was also among...
- Consumer survey: independent stores better for majaps.(TWICE News)
- Magazine article from: TWICE August 22, 2005 700+ words
...Seventy-five percent of small appliance buyers thought independent store staffers...way about Costco, Target or Wal-Mart workers. Independents...Fewer than 60 percent of large-appliance buyers were as satisfied with service...
- Exclusive: Sears seeks fresh ideas, new agency.(Sears, Roebuck and Co.,)
- Magazine article from: Advertising Age CARDONA, MERCEDES M. July 19, 2004 700+ words
...meant to take on the likes of Wal-Mart. Last month, Sears...locations from Kmart Corp. and Wal-Mart to launch a newly created...JC Penney: Rejuvenated rival Wal-Mart: Big box stores cutting...Home Depot: Nabbing home-appliance buyers Target: Trendier low-cost...
- Wal-Mart still dominant in GM. (Top 100 Markets).(top general merchandise...
- Magazine article from: MMR June 17, 2002 700+ words
...general merchandise mass market sales, with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. once again leading the way. Wal-Mart is the No. 1 chain in 69 of the top...second place Kmart Corp.'s 8% share. While Wal-Mart remains the clear leader in the sector...
