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Steve Jobs’ involvement in the design and architecture of Apple retail stores
By David Goldman: One would be hard pressed to find a CEO as actively involved with the minutiae of his/her company’s products as Steve Jobs was. A stickler for even the tiniest of details, Jobs personally oversaw nearly every aspect of everything Apple churned out. From the type of wood used in Apple retail stores [...]
Continue reading...Apple Stores to close for 1-hr this Wednesday so employees can watch livefeed of Steve Jobs memorial
Saturday, October 15, 2011
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By Sarah Petit: A week after Steve Jobs passed away, Tim Cook sent out an email informing Apple employees that a special and private ceremony celebrating the life and accomplishments of Steve Jobs was planned for October 19 at 10 a.m Pacific Time on Apple’s Cupertino campus. In light of that, 9to5Mac has learned that [...]
Continue reading...Samsung ambushes iPhone 4S line in Australia
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
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By Luis Estrada: Well if you can’t beat em’, ambush em’. The iPhone 4S is on target to be the most successful iPhone to date, and initial reviews have it leaving devices like the Samsung Galaxy S II in the dust. Not to be outdone, Samsung figured it’d try and siphon some of the interest [...]
Continue reading...Group of motorcycle bandits rob Apple Store in Covent Garden
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
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By Sarah Petit: In a scene straight out of a movie, a gang of 7 mopeds and motorcycles on Monday morning smashed the front window at the newly opened Apple Store in Covent Garden in London and grabbed as many Apple products as they could. And these crooks came prepared, sporting full face crash helmets. [...]
Continue reading...Apple to begin iPad loaner program for retail employees – Report
Thursday, September 29, 2011
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Apple will reportedly begin a new iPad pilot program for Apple retail employees that would allow them to check out an iPad from a stock of loaner devices for one week at a time. Employees will be able to use said devices for their own personal use outside of the store in the interim. “At [...]
Continue reading...Apple’s first Hong Kong store opens up to massive crowds
Saturday, September 24, 2011
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Apple today opened up its first retail store in Hong Kong at the IFC Mall and to say that people were excited would be a gross understatement. The new store is located in an extremely busy shopping district and features an elegant and modern design. The store is comprised of two levels connected via Apple’s [...]
Continue reading...An early peak at Hong Kong’s first Apple retail store
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
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This coming Saturday, an Apple retail store will make its long awaited debut in Hong Kong at the IFC Mall. As is typical for Apple, the location of the retail store is within a heavily foot-trafficked area surrounded by upscale stores. ifoAppleStore notes that Apple’s Hong Kong store will sport a unique two-level design and [...]
Continue reading...US Apple Stores earn more per square foot than any other retailer
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
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Apple’s fleet of retail stores comprise an integral component to Apple’s marketing efforts, and more importantly, to its bottom line. During the June 2011 quarter, sales at Apple retail stores increased 36% from the same quarter a year-ago. When the dust cleared, retail sales came in at $3.5 billion. Meanwhile, foot traffic at Apple’s retail [...]
Continue reading...Apple turns up the heat on knockoff Apple Stores in Flushing, Queens NY
Monday, August 22, 2011
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Ever since the rise of the iPod, Apple has had to routinely deal with knockoff Apple products. But over the past few months, a new problem has emerged – knockoff Apple Stores. Recently the public became abreast of just how widespread these fake Apple Stores are. While only 5 stores were initially believed to have [...]
Continue reading...Some fake Apple Stores in Kumming, China start changing their name
Monday, August 15, 2011
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If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Apple should truly be flattered. Not only do companies like Samsung take ‘Apple inspiration’ to questionable levels, but some enterprising folks in China have taken to wholly copying the look and feel, not to mention trademarks, of Apple’s retail stores. A few weeks ago, 5 counterfeit [...]
Continue reading...22 more fake Apple stores found in Kumming, China
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Well it turns out that fake Apple stores are much more lucrative than previously thought. A few weeks after the very existence of fake Apple stores was brought to the forefront, Reuters is reporting that authorities in the Chinese city of Kumming have happened upon another 22 counterfeit Apple retail stores. Initially, only 5 were [...]
Continue reading...Fifth Avenue Apple Store renovations include larger, seamless pieces of glass
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
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Apple this summer began a multi-million dollar renovation effort at its flagship “Cube” store on Fifth Avenue in New York – and now we’re getting word as to what changes Apple plans on making. Initially, word was that Apple was going to remove the glass and its accompanying connection hardware and reinstall the cube. Now [...]
Continue reading...Apple files lawsuit targeting fake Apple Stores
Monday, August 8, 2011
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Quick question: What do you see in the photo above? An Apple employee helping out a curious customer? Sure, it might look that way, but the photo above is actually from one of those famed counterfeit Apple retail stores in China. Yep, whereas Apple used to have a problem with people producing iPhone knockoffs, Apple [...]
Continue reading...Apple taps global search firm of Egon Zhender to help find replacement for departing Ron Johnson
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
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With Apple’s retail mastermind Ron Johnson set to become the CEO of JC Penny next fall, Apple is currently looking for a replacement for one of its most important executive positions – Senior VP of Retail. While the position may at first glance appear less important than some of Apple’s other executive slots, remember that [...]
Continue reading...Man brings goat into Apple retail store [Video]
Monday, August 1, 2011
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Mark Malkoff had an interesting observation. As far as he could tell, customers in Apple retail stores could do whatever they wanted. In fact, Apple gave customers so much leeway that it seemingly welcomed patrons to sing songs, record online videos, and even bring in housepets. Malkoff had even heard rumors of Apple Store patrons [...]
Continue reading...Apple’s retail expansion continues with plans to open 23,000 retail front in NYC’s Grand Central Terminal
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
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Continuing its trend of opening up grandiose Apple stores in historic and iconic locations, Apple stands poised to open up a gigantic 23,000 square foot retail store in New York’s Grand Central Station. Apple has reportedly already inked a 10-year lease with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Real Estate and Leasing division. The upcoming retail store [...]
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
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