Econ 101? Sounds like we need to remember Business 101.
Yes, it's revenue not earnings (profit), but a) as a manufacturer, Apple earns more profit on a sale than Best Buy, which b) makes how much more money they're earning all the more impressive relative to a retailer like Best Buy.
Yes, it's revenue not earnings (profit), but a) as a manufacturer, Apple earns more profit on a sale than Best Buy, which b) makes how much more money they're earning all the more impressive relative to a retailer like Best Buy.