Apple and Wal-Mart Partnership?

MacRumors · 05:14 PM

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Variety is reporting that Apple and Wal-Mart are in discussions over an alliance that would ease tensions between the two companies. A previous report indicated that Wal-Mart had warned movie studios against working with Apple. Though Wal-mart denied these claims, this new article reports that three other movie studios had planned on joining in the iTunes launch as of July, but backed out due to threats from Wal-Mart.

The potential Apple/Wal-Mart deal would involve "digital download 'coupon' that would allow consumers to buy movies, TV shows or music on iTunes with Apple paying the retail giant a percentage of the proceeds".

The benefit to Apple would be the ability to gain access to movie titles from the other major studios. Regardless, with no real retaliation against Disney so far, it appears many of the other studios are close to joining iTunes:

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Studio sources say the rest of the majors are very close to joining Disney in a deal with Apple but are holding off until the end of the key fourth quarter, when half of all DVD sales occur.

mmzplanet · Sep 29, 2006, 03:24 PM

Fine with me.... another way for iTunes to gain business.

gugy · Sep 29, 2006, 03:24 PM

from hate to love!

Compufix · Sep 30, 2006, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gugy

from hate to love!

Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer 8-)...maybe we will start to see Apple Hardware in Wal-Mart.

-Compufix

840quadra · 04:06 PM

I guess this is good for settling the lawsuit. However I don't like the iidea of Wal Mart having ANYTHING to do with Apple!

::EDIT::
There is no Lawsuit between these companies. I am confusing this with an other Apple related story!

I am looking to consult a doctor about this problem!

Unorthodox · Sep 29, 2006, 03:27 PM

Eww yuck! http://www.prieteni.com/layout/image...cons/vomit.gif

joeboy_45101 · Sep 29, 2006, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Unorthodox

Eww yuck! http://www.prieteni.com/layout/image...cons/vomit.gif

I know. Hey try this out; try saying "Wal-Mart" without sounding hick. It's fun because it can't be done. Everytime you try and say "Wal-Mart" it just comes out sounding super hick.

mashny · Sep 29, 2006, 11:45 PM

Apple, in effect, is paying Wal-Mart for the "privilege" of being allowed to carry on its daily business. I don't see any other way of looking at the situation.

wnurse · Sep 30, 2006, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mashny

Apple, in effect, is paying Wal-Mart for the "privilege" of being allowed to carry on its daily business. I don't see any other way of looking at the situation.

Well lets not have the kettle call the pot black shall we?. The ipod/itunes is a monopoly. Walmart has a monopoly in sales. Just two monopolies getting along.

Personally, i believe power is useless unless exercised. Walmart flexed its muscles and apple acknowledged who's the boss in this area. I hope your memories are not too short to remember how many times apple flexed it's muscles with itunes/ipod. Microsoft flexes it's muscles with Windows, Exxon with oil and if you really want to get grandiose, the US vis a vis Iraq (being the only superpower left, that's a monopoly).

FoxyKaye · Sep 29, 2006, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 840quadra

I guess this is good for settling the lawsuit. However I don't like the iidea of Wal Mart having ANYTHING to do with Apple!

An unholy alliance indeed. Sorta like the Jedi teaming up with the Sith.

andiwm2003 · Sep 29, 2006, 03:28 PM

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...this new article reports that three other movie studies had planned on joining in the iTunes launch as of July, but backed out due to threats from Wal-Mart....

remind me please, what are anti trust laws for?

baleensavage · Sep 29, 2006, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by andiwm2003

remind me please, what are anti trust laws for?

Antitrust? What's that? Isn't that some archaic governmental idea that keeps companies from using bullying tactics to prevent competiton?

FoxyKaye · Sep 29, 2006, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by baleensavage

Antitrust? What's that? Isn't that some archaic governmental idea that keeps companies from using bullying tactics to prevent competiton?

Look over there - it's new Xeon Mac Pros! New iPods! And, oh my goodness, a G5 PowerBook!

p0intblank · Sep 29, 2006, 03:36 PM

Whatever brings in more business to iTunes...

Hey, it works!

zwida · Sep 29, 2006, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 840quadra

I guess this is good for settling the lawsuit. However I don't like the iidea of Wal Mart having ANYTHING to do with Apple!

What lawsuit?

Did I miss something?

kwajo.com · Sep 29, 2006, 03:33 PM

this is horrible. Since Wal-Mart's threat to studios was basically a monopolistic practice, Apple is basically negotiating to allow a Monopoly to be not only legitimized, but compensated for being unethical? Great...

arn · Sep 29, 2006, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by zwida

What lawsuit?

Did I miss something?

there's no lawsuit. quadra was mistaken.

arn

840quadra · Sep 29, 2006, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by arn

there's no lawsuit. quadra was mistaken.

arn

Correct, I have my wires crossed again..

The issue was that Wal Mart was threatening Movie studios, not Apple with a lawsuit.

I have been reading Macrumors and Digg more than I should have today and am getting stories confused.

I think I need to see a Doctor!

Archmagination · Sep 29, 2006, 04:34 PM

Isn't this just an extension of those Itunes Music download cards you can buy at Walmart right now? I don't think its too bad of an idea if it stops Walmart from impeding Apple.. as long as its at least a break even proposition for Apple.

yellow · Sep 29, 2006, 05:10 PM

Talk about getting in bed with the Devil..

jamesi · 05:54 PM

eh, i would prefer is apple would give them the finger and just challenge the giant. apple could cut alot of wal marts profits, heck the movement is going towards all media being sent directly to your tv/comp at home anyways

Reaver · Sep 29, 2006, 05:19 PM

I saw a story about wal-mart and how they drop there prices slo low and after that I refuse to buy or show from that company.

I wont even go in the store with friends when they go there.

wnurse · Sep 30, 2006, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jamesi

eh, i would prefer is apple would give them the finger and just challenge the giant. apple could cut alot of wal marts profits, heck the movement is going towards all media being sent directly to your tv/comp at home anyways

When did this movement happen?.. more precisely, where was i when this movement happened?. Oh you mean Cable/Statelitte?.. you surely don't mean computer do you?.

cherrypop · 05:53 PM

I hate WalMart as much as the next child laborer, but this is good for both parties.

WalMart can have Apple design a Christian-safe iTunes Store front with WalMart branding and Apple will have access to millions of shoppers.

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http://www.apple-project.com

iMikeT · Sep 29, 2006, 05:53 PM

Better Apple/Wal-Mart than Apple/Microsoft.

Sep 29, 2006, 03:24 PM	#3
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840quadra macrumors 68040 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Twin Cities MN	I guess this is good for settling the lawsuit. However I don't like the iidea of Wal Mart having ANYTHING to do with Apple! ::EDIT:: There is no Lawsuit between these companies. I am confusing this with an other Apple related story! I am looking to consult a doctor about this problem! __________________ The iPhone is nice, but I am here for the Macrumors Neucast the European automotive podcast Last edited by arn : Sep 29, 2006 at 04:06 PM.

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Sep 29, 2006, 11:45 PM	#8
mashny macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2006	This is basically a mafia-style protection scheme Apple, in effect, is paying Wal-Mart for the "privilege" of being allowed to carry on its daily business. I don't see any other way of looking at the situation.

Sep 29, 2006, 03:33 PM	#16
kwajo.com macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bay of Fundy	this is horrible. Since Wal-Mart's threat to studios was basically a monopolistic practice, Apple is basically negotiating to allow a Monopoly to be not only legitimized, but compensated for being unethical? Great... __________________ My Time on the Tropical Island of Newfoundland: http://gallery.mac.com/darkharbour/

Sep 29, 2006, 03:24 PM	#2
mmzplanet macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Florida	Fine with me.... another way for iTunes to gain business.

Sep 29, 2006, 03:36 PM	#14
p0intblank macrumors 68020 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Jersey, USA	Whatever brings in more business to iTunes... Hey, it works!

Sep 29, 2006, 04:34 PM	#19
Archmagination macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2004	Isn't this just an extension of those Itunes Music download cards you can buy at Walmart right now? I don't think its too bad of an idea if it stops Walmart from impeding Apple.. as long as its at least a break even proposition for Apple.

Sep 29, 2006, 05:10 PM	#20
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Sep 29, 2006, 05:14 PM	#21
jamesi macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Davis CA	eh, i would prefer is apple would give them the finger and just challenge the giant. apple could cut alot of wal marts profits, heck the movement is going towards all media being sent directly to your tv/comp at home anyways __________________ 17" PB + PC project Last edited by Doctor Q : Sep 29, 2006 at 05:54 PM. Reason: no need to quote original post

Sep 29, 2006, 05:19 PM	#22
Reaver macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio	I saw a story about wal-mart and how they drop there prices slo low and after that I refuse to buy or show from that company. I wont even go in the store with friends when they go there. __________________ New edition - 24" iMac 3.06ghz 4 gigs of ram, 15.4" MBP 2.33 2 gigs of ram 120 HDD

Sep 29, 2006, 05:20 PM	#24
cherrypop macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2006	Good all around I hate WalMart as much as the next child laborer, but this is good for both parties. WalMart can have Apple design a Christian-safe iTunes Store front with WalMart branding and Apple will have access to millions of shoppers. -- http://www.apple-project.com Last edited by Doctor Q : Sep 29, 2006 at 05:53 PM. Reason: no need to quote original post

Sep 29, 2006, 05:53 PM	#25
iMikeT macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: California	Better Apple/Wal-Mart than Apple/Microsoft.

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