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Microsoft plans holiday pop-up shops

September 11, 2012

Microsoft announced plans to launch pop-up retail spots at 32 locations, including New York, San Francisco, Vancouver and Toronto. The temporary retail stores coincide with the holiday shopping season and the company's launch of the Surface tablet computer, according to an article on TechnologySpectator.com.

On Monday, Microsoft had job listings seeking retail store managers and other personnel. The company offered no specifics on how long these shops would be operational or what they would sell, according to the article.

"Microsoft is excited to expand on its existing retail footprint to deliver an assortment of best-in-class products and a premium retail experience to new locations," Microsoft said in a statement on Monday. "The holiday stores continue to offer customers the opportunity to learn new technology skills and get the most out of their Microsoft-enabled devices. Additional locations and details will be available in the coming weeks."

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