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The executive, Kevin Turner, also says Microsoft is "in the game for the long-term" and has hired a retail team.
Microsoft brought on a 25-year Wal-Mart veteran in February to lead the effort, but has said little since. Turner was speaking to a gathering of technology partner companies in New Orleans.
Microsoft and Apple have been sparring for years.
Microsoft's Windows runs on most of the world's PCs. Apple, which operates 250 stores worldwide, is venerated for its design sense.
Apple's popular Mac vs PC ads depict Windows as a self-righteous nerd; Microsoft has struck back with ads that push PCs' lower prices.
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