Filed under: Apple Inc (AAPL), Wal-Mart (WMT)
Apple, Inc. (AAPL) is synonymous with exclusivity, from its closely controlled operating systems to its top secret research. So it's a bit surprising that for the first time ever, the mass retailer Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) will be partnering on the launch.When the iPhone 4 debuts June 24, Wal-Mart will stock the gadget on its shelves at the exact moment the company's namesake Apple Stores do. And if that's not impressive enough, the deal is not just a first for the tech giant. It's a first for the big-box store, too. Most major electronics companies delay release of their goods at Wal-Mart, not let the store share in the debut. This move could mean Wal-Mart will be the site of future launch parties for highly anticipated electronics gear.
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