The satellite bandwidth argument

[FullBandwidth]

Guess it's not that scarce if Sears is buying it to run in-store "targeted" content:

http://editorial1.industryclick.com/microsites/Newsarticle.asp?newsarticleid=2677349&srid=11266&instanceid=33198&pageid=6671&magazineid=158&siteid=15


Sears to try in-store HDTV


Sears, the troubled retailer attempting to remake its image for upscale consumers, is turning to HDTV for an image boost.

Premier Retail Networks (PRN) plans to deliver high-definition programming to 870 Sears' stores throughout the nation. EchoStar Communications, through its DISH Network Business Solutions division, is set to provide the HD satellite feeds.

Reports say the new system will allow Sears to update programming segments by geographic region and store location to give customers timely information and better targeted advertising.

[mikehbkwm]

I only worked for Sears for like 4 days but OHHH man. Seriously when I was there it just felt like Sears is going down the toilet. I just felt like the days I was there that I needed to get outta here. And my buddy also worked there for like a year and he got out cause he really feels Sears is going under. Now when I was there I was in the electronics department and we had Dish with the promo HD channel showing at all times. It was kinda cool cause I got to work around it for those couple of days.........

[FullBandwidth]

Reminds me those long tiresome days working in a carpet store...only benefit was learning to lay carpet like a pro. ;)

[b_ramsdell]

Been there, done that.

[BadCamper]

Hey, it's happening everywhere.

Ultimate Electronics (alnog with just about every other retailer) projecting losses in the recent quarter

Circuit City restructuring their entire sales staff to a non-commissioned standard to cut corners

Best Buy closing some of their "Musicland" cd/movie stores...the first time I've ever seen that monster of a company retract rather than expand.