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Since April of 2003, Harvard staff, faculty, students and alumni have been able to purchase IBM computers and accessories at deep discounts. The discounts come thanks to a collective purchasing agreement that lets Harvard leverage its buying power. Currently, Harvard affiliates can purchase IBM laptops and desktops for what IBM contends is around a 40 percent discount off the web price. Accessories are discounted about 20 percent, according to Harvard’s University Information Services website...
Filene’s Basement is a bargain shopper’s paradise, but navigating the endless racks of merchandise can be confusing. However, with the help of a few savvy shopping tips, this two-level treasure chest of discount duds can become heaven on earth. Patricia Boudrot, who works in public relations for Filene’s, offers her expert advice on snagging the best deals...
...including QVC, the Encore and Starz! movie networks, stakes in Discovery Communications, Court TV, game-show channel GSN, DMX Music, MacNeil/Lehrer Productions and others. Yet Malone has been unable to add value to this portfolio; the stock has gone nowhere in years and, at around $10, represents a hefty discount to Liberty's assets. Liberty didn't respond to an interview request. But Malone is thought to be trying to pressure Murdoch into buying some of his cable assets in order to raise cash and start fresh...
Harvard’s attorneys have also charged the store with breaching a term in the contract stipulating that the discount retail store may not sell groceries...
...Allston Kmart is situated across the Charles River from Harvard Yard, beyond the Harvard Business School. Target, a competing discount retail store, is located nearby in Watertown...