As Noted in the Chapter 5 Opening Case, Apple Opened

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As noted in the Chapter 5 Opening Case, Apple opened a service called "Game Center" once it found that users were using its iPhone, iPad, and iPod platforms for videogames. This is an example of a strategic action by Apple which was followed by strategic responses by Nintendo and Sony.

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Definitions:

Merchandise

Goods procured by a business for the purpose of resale to customers.

Inventory

The total amount of goods and materials held by a company intended for sale or to be used in the production of goods sold.

Periodic Inventory System

The periodic inventory system is an accounting method where inventory is physically counted at specific intervals and adjustments are made to the inventory records accordingly.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenues, indicating the company's financial health over a period.