Workers' rights petitions delivered to Apple's Grand Central store
Thu, Feb 9, 2012 - As promised, activists on Thursday hand-delivered signed petitions to Apple's store in Grand Central Terminal, which were politely accepted by retail employees. ( 92 comments )
Worker abuse petitions to be delivered Thursday at Apple's Grand Central store
Wed, Feb 8, 2012 - An activist group plans to hold demonstrations at Apple retail stores around the world Thursday, with a main gathering held at Apple's Grand Central Terminal location, to highlight claims of worker abuse by the iPhone maker's overseas component suppliers. ( 153 comments )
European Apple resellers say lack of inventory is putting them out of business
Wed, Feb 8, 2012 - Apple's network of authorized "Premium Resellers" across Europe have complained that they are no longer a priority since Apple began expanding its own retail locations. ( 79 comments )
Apple CEO Tim Cook allegedly defends new SVP of Retail amid criticisms
Wed, Feb 1, 2012 - As some pundits have questioned the wisdom in Apple's decision to bring an outsider in as its new Senior Vice President of Retail, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook has reportedly defended the hiring in an email, noting that he talked to many people and Dixons CEO John Browett was "the best by far." ( 55 comments )
Apple hires Dixons Retail CEO John Browett as new SVP of Retail
Tue, Jan 31, 2012 - Apple announced on Monday that it had hired John Browett, former CEO at European Technology Retailer Dixons, to be its new Senior Vice President of Retail, a move that reflects the company's increased focus on its overseas retail operations. ( 67 comments )
Apple features 'communication to protect consumers' in Italy after court ruling
Fri, Jan 27, 2012 - Apple has complied with a court order in Italy and begun informing customers at its online store about a legally mandated two-year warranty. ( 9 comments )
Apple to offer employees $500 off a new Mac, $250 off iPads - report [u]
Thu, Jan 26, 2012 - Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook reportedly informed employees this week that later this year they will be able to buy an iPad with a $250 discount, while Macs will be available for $500 off. ( 43 comments )
'Doors are now open' for Apple to expand retail presence into India
Fri, Jan 20, 2012 - Apple could open its first retail stores in India, the second most populous country in the world, now that the government allows full ownership of single-brand retail stores by foreign companies. ( 46 comments )
Target confirms it will open 25 Apple store-within-a-store outlets this year
Thu, Jan 12, 2012 - Target on Thursday confirmed that it plans to open 25 specialty stores dedicated to Apple products inside 25 of its existing retail locations. ( 36 comments )
Apple's 'Lucky Bags' discount promotion draws crowds in Japan
Mon, Jan 2, 2012 - Apple's participation in a cultural event in Japan known as "Lucky Bags" has drawn even more attention to the company's already popular retail stores. ( 20 comments )
French reseller sues Apple over unfair competition
Fri, Dec 30, 2011 - eBizcuss, the largest Apple reseller in France, has sued Apple alleging that the company competes unfairly by favoring its own retail stores with new product inventory and by undercutting proposals to small businesses. ( 83 comments )
Italy fines Apple $1.2M for 'unfair commercial practices'
Tue, Dec 27, 2011 - Apple's retail operations were fined 900,000 euros, or $1.2 million, in Italy in response to complaints of "unfair commercial practices" related to product warranties. ( 82 comments )
Interactive Grand Central Apple Store panoramic tailored to iOS devices
Mon, Dec 12, 2011 - Apple has posted a panoramic picture of its new Grand Central Terminal retail location, makes it interactive by leveraging the gyroscope found in iOS devices. ( 18 comments )
MacMall opening third Calif. retail store Saturday ahead of move into Chicago
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 - With sales of Macs growing at more than six times the industry average, MacMall on Saturday will give away thousands in Apple gear to customers attending the grand opening of its Huntington Beach retail store -- the latest component of the reseller's retail expansion plans that will it see move into Chicago early next year. ( 20 comments )
Customers line up for grand opening of Apple's Grand Central store [u]
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 - Friday's grand opening of the new Apple Store in New York's Grand Central Terminal drew a crowd of customers who lined up to be among the first to shop at the massive new retail location [updated with more pictures]. ( 113 comments )
Grand Central Apple Store uncovered ahead of Friday's opening
Wed, Dec 7, 2011 - Apple has taken down the tarps covering the front of its soon-to-open Grand Central Terminal Store, revealing the entrance to one of its largest retail locations in the world. ( 49 comments )
Launch of Apple's EasyPay retail self-checkout deemed a success
Tue, Dec 6, 2011 - Apple's newly launched retail self-checkout program, which allows customers to pay for an in-store transaction on their phone without speaking to a store employee, has reportedly gotten off to a successful start. ( 47 comments )
Leaked social media policies emphasize Apple's secrecy mantra
Fri, Dec 2, 2011 - A leaked document outlining employee guidelines summarizes Apple's unwavering commitment to secrecy, allows little margin for error in a culture saturated by social media. ( 24 comments )
MTA tells New York to 'bring it on' & investigate Apple's Grand Central lease
Fri, Dec 2, 2011 - Unfazed by plans to investigate Apple's lease on prime property in New York's Grand Central Terminal, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority struck back on Friday against what officials feel have been "inaccurate" reports. ( 51 comments )
New York state investigating Apple's low-cost Grand Central lease
Thu, Dec 1, 2011 - After a story revealed that Apple is paying a lower-than-average rate for its new Grand Central Terminal megastore, a New York state official is now investigating the lease. ( 85 comments )
Apple negotiated 'unique' bargain for Grand Central store lease
Wed, Nov 30, 2011 - Apple is said to be paying less per square foot for its Grand Central Station store, and will not share any of its sales with New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority, as part of a "unique" and advantageous deal for the company. ( 20 comments )
Apple teases Grand Central store will open 'soon,' Dec. 9 rumored
Wed, Nov 23, 2011 - Apple has begun advertising that its new retail store at New York's Grand Central Station will be "arriving soon," while a new rumor claims the store will open on Dec. 9. ( 12 comments )
Grand Central Apple Store won't open by Black Friday
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 - The unveiling of what is to be the largest Apple Store in the world, a retail space in New York's Grand Central Terminal, will not take place on Black Friday as rumored earlier this week. ( 11 comments )
Select Apple Stores to open at midnight and 4AM on Black Friday
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 - In preparation for Black Friday, a majority of Apple Stores in the U.S. will open their doors early between 5AM and 9AM, 18 locations will reportedly start the day at 4AM and at least five will start sales at midnight. ( 20 comments )
'Daunting' global search for new retail chief may prompt Apple to hire internally
Mon, Nov 14, 2011 - Though Apple has partnered with a global executive search firm to find a new head of its retail operations, the difficulty of the search may prompt the company to simply promote someone from within its ranks. ( 28 comments )
Retail self-checkout, pickup options added to Apple Store app for iOS
Tue, Nov 8, 2011 - Apple has updated its official Apple Store application for iOS, adding the new "Personal Pickup" option, as well as an "Easy Pay" feature, which allows customers to pay for an item on their own, direct from an iPhone, while in a retail store. ( 27 comments )
Apple initiating 'union awareness' training for retail managers
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 - Apple on Tuesday will launch a new mandatory training program to educate its retail managers on how to deal with unions. ( 86 comments )
iPhone 4S demand persists as about 85% of Apple stores see daily stock-outs
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 - Consumer interest in the iPhone 4S has not waned since the handset went on sale last month, as one new analysis has found most Apple stores run out of stock on a daily basis. ( 88 comments )
Apple unveils redesigned, simpler Fifth Ave glass cube
Fri, Nov 4, 2011 - Apple on Friday took the wraps off of its flagship store on New York City's Fifth Avenue, revealing its new glass cube entrance that sports a simpler look with fewer panes. ( 80 comments )
Apple unveiling redesigned Fifth Ave glass cube on Friday
Thu, Nov 3, 2011 - Apple will temporarily close its flagship Fifth Ave retail store in New York on Thursday evening in preparation for the unveiling of the newly redesigned glass cube on Friday at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. ( 15 comments )
UK tribunal upholds Apple's firing of retail employee for critical Facebook post
Tue, Nov 1, 2011 - A British Employment Tribunal has upheld Apple's decision to dismiss a retail store employee who violated company policy by posting derogatory comments about his employer on the Facebook social networking site. ( 33 comments )
Apple retail chief Ron Johnson officially departs with no replacement
Tue, Nov 1, 2011 - As was previously announced, Apple's head of retail operations, Ron Johnson, departed the company on Tuesday, though Apple has not yet named a successor. ( 74 comments )
Apple's in-store pickup option expands to New York City stores
Mon, Oct 31, 2011 - Apple continues to expand its new in-store pickup option, as customers in New York City can now pick up online purchases from the company's retail locations. ( 2 comments )
Solar farm, 'spaceship' campus to help Apple expenses reach $8B
Mon, Oct 31, 2011 - Apple's capital expenditures in its 2012 fiscal year are projected to increase by $3.4 billion, as the company gears up for major projects like its new solar farm in North Carolina, and a new corporate campus in Cupertino, Calif. ( 30 comments )
Apple retail customers to gain self-checkout option via iOS app
Mon, Oct 31, 2011 - Apple plans to give retail customers the ability to finalize their own in-store purchases via its iOS application for the iPhone, according to a new report. ( 11 comments )
Apple grows employee headcount to 60K, building space to 13.2M square feet
Thu, Oct 27, 2011 - A recently filed 10-K form with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by Apple reveals that the number of full-time employees at the company has swelled to 60,400, while owned or leased building space has increased to 13.2 million square feet. ( 6 comments )
Apple's in-store pickup program launches in San Francisco
Wed, Oct 26, 2011 - Apple on Wednesday began offering customers in San Francisco the ability to order a product online and pick it up in a local retail store. ( 9 comments )
In-store pickup option coming to Apple's online store
Mon, Oct 24, 2011 - Customers may soon be able to buy a product from Apple's online store and pick it up in person at one of the company's retail outlets. ( 14 comments )
Apple pays tribute to Steve Jobs as thousands watch [u]
Wed, Oct 19, 2011 - Thousands of employees gathered at Apple's corporate campus in California for a tribute to the late Steve Jobs, while even more retail employees watched a live stream of the event as their stores closed [updated photos]. ( 25 comments )
iPhone 4S launch draws crowds at Apple stores around the world
Fri, Oct 14, 2011 - The debut of Apple's latest smartphone on Friday has drawn huge crowds at Apple stores around the world, including a long, rain-soaked line at the company's flagship Fifth Avenue store. ( 80 comments )
Genius Bar iPhone policies tightened to make AppleCare+ more attractive
Tue, Oct 11, 2011 - After introducing a more comprehensive extended warranty option for iPhone buyers, Apple is reportedly curtailing liberal exchange policies in its retail stores to make the new option more attractive. ( 64 comments )
Steve Jobs memorial at Apple's Fifth Ave store continues to grow
Fri, Oct 7, 2011 - Visitors continue to mourn the loss of Steve Jobs at Apple's flagship Fifth Avenue store in New York City, showing their respects with hundreds of yellow Post-it notes and apples. ( 16 comments )
Apple's Fifth Ave store becomes memorial site for Steve Jobs
Thu, Oct 6, 2011 - Mourning the loss of Steve Jobs, many who admired the man and appreciate his contributions to the world have shown their respects by placing flowers, candles, notes and apples outside of the Apple Store on New York City's Fifth Avenue. ( 26 comments )
Apple discontinues boxed software for education buyers in digital push
Thu, Sep 29, 2011 - As part of Apple's strategy to encourage digital software purchases through its Mac App Store, the company has begun informing educational resellers that it will no longer offer most boxed software. ( 26 comments )
Apple rounds out September quarter with 7 retail openings
Mon, Sep 26, 2011 - Apple finished up its September quarter this weekend with a coordinated retail rollout, opening seven stores across four continents. ( 19 comments )
First Hong Kong Apple Store draws massive crowd on opening day
Sat, Sep 24, 2011 - Apple on Saturday opened its first retail store in Hong Kong to a crowd of hundreds of customers as part of an effort to continue its storied revenue growth in the Greater China region. ( 69 comments )
Apple prepping pilot program to loan iPads to retail staff
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 - Apple is making preparations to try out a program that allows retail employees to borrow iPads from the company, according to a new report. ( 21 comments )
Apple offers first peek at new Hong Kong retail store
Wed, Sep 21, 2011 - Customers passing by in Hong Kong's IFC Mall can now take a peek into the glass front doors of Apple's new retail store, set to open this Saturday. ( 20 comments )
Apple begins slowly taking wraps off Fifth Ave glass cube [u]
Tue, Sep 20, 2011 - Apple on Tuesday began to remove wooden supports from the structure covering its under-construction glass cube on Fifth Avenue in New York, as work on the multi-million dollar project at the company's flagship store moves toward completion [updated with bird's-eye view. ( 16 comments )
Apple to open major retail stores in Hong Kong, Shanghai this week
Mon, Sep 19, 2011 - Apple has two major retail openings overseas planned for this week in Shanghai and Hong Kong, as the company also launched online stores in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and United Arab Emirates. ( 5 comments )
Thunderbolt Displays shipping; Apple knockoff settlement; Apple Experience Center
Fri, Sep 16, 2011 - Customers report that Apple has begun shipping LED Thunderbolt Displays directly to them. Also, the company has reached a settlement with two New York stores that were allegedly selling knockoff goods and accessories. Finally, students at a top university in China are unhappy with an Apple Experience Center soon to open inside the campus library. ( 15 comments )
First official Apple Store in Hong Kong will open Sept. 24
Mon, Sep 5, 2011 - Apple's first retail store in Hong Kong is set to open later this month, inside the high-profile International Finance Center mall on September 24. ( 23 comments )
Apple already using Web-based iOS diagnostics, could eliminate trips to store [u]
Wed, Aug 31, 2011 - While reports claim Apple is looking to remotely address iPhone and iPad issues with a Web-based service, the company is already utilizing the same technology for some repairs conducted in its retail stores, AppleInsider has learned [updated with more information]. ( 13 comments )
Apple ordered raid on New York store to seize knock-off accessories
Thu, Aug 18, 2011 - Recently unsealed court documents in Apple's case against an "Apple Story" store in New York City reveal that the iPhone maker executed a warrant to seize counterfeit products being sold at the store. ( 55 comments )
Santa Monica Apple Store with glass roof given swift approval
Thu, Aug 18, 2011 - The Santa Monica Planning Commission approved Apple's plans for a new retail store with a giant glass roof on Wednesday without any discussion. ( 34 comments )
Proposed Apple Store in Santa Monica features giant curved glass ceiling
Wed, Aug 17, 2011 - Apple is expected to propose a major new retail store in Santa Monica that would feature a large curved glass roof allowing the California sun to illuminate the shopping space. ( 30 comments )
Photo shows alleged LTE 4G equipment installed at Apple Store
Tue, Aug 16, 2011 - A new photo claims to show high-speed LTE 4G equipment from AT&T being installed at a "major" Apple retail store, increasing speculation that Apple could launch a 4G device in the near future. ( 38 comments )
Construction begins at site of Apple's Grand Central Terminal store
Mon, Aug 15, 2011 - Construction is now underway at New York's Grand Central Terminal, where Apple is hard at work on a new retail store that may open this year. ( 16 comments )
Apple opens 5 new stores in big retail push
Sat, Aug 13, 2011 - Apple on Saturday opened five new retail stores around the world, including one in Research in Motion's hometown of Waterloo, Ontario, and the company's first location in Alaska. ( 62 comments )
Rendering shows off Apple's new, simplified Fifth Ave glass cube
Wed, Aug 10, 2011 - Apple has provided an artists' rendering of its redesigned 32-foot glass cube entrance on Fifth Avenue in New York City, showing what the $6.7 million project will look like once completed. ( 49 comments )
Apple simplifying Fifth Ave glass cube with larger, seamless panes
Tue, Aug 9, 2011 - Apple this week updated the construction site at its iconic Fifth Avenue store entrance, revealing that the new $6.7 million glass cube being built there will be simpler and more efficient [includes new pictures]. ( 61 comments )
Apple takes aim at copycat fake retail stores with new lawsuit
Thu, Aug 4, 2011 - After a number of fake Apple retail stores in China gained publicity online, Apple appears to have taken legal action, undoubtedly looking to shut down the counterfeit locations designed to look like its own operations. ( 38 comments )
Apple's search for new retail chief extends overseas
Tue, Aug 2, 2011 - Apple has hired a global recruitment firm to take its search for a new retail executive abroad in hopes of finding a replacement with international retail experience, according to a new report. ( 7 comments )
Doubts cast on rumor of Apple buying Barnes & Noble
Thu, Jul 28, 2011 - Responding to a new rumor that Apple is considering a purchase of bookseller Barnes & Noble, one Wall Street analyst has said he doesn't think such a deal would make much sense for the iPhone maker. ( 33 comments )
Grand Central Apple Store revealed in renderings, may open by holidays
Mon, Jul 25, 2011 - Pending final approval from New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority board on Wednesday, Apple plans to begin construction on a flagship store within Grand Central Terminal in hopes of opening the store before this year's holiday season. ( 19 comments )
Apple building $1.4M temporary store in New York's SoHo neighborhood
Mon, Jul 25, 2011 - While its popular SoHo store undergoes major renovations, Apple will set up shop at a temporary location in the same neighborhood on New York City's Greene Street, AppleInsider has learned. ( 9 comments )
Two fake Apple stores in China ordered to close
Mon, Jul 25, 2011 - Two fake Apple retail stores in the city of Kunming, China, have been ordered to close because they do not have official business permits. ( 36 comments )
Chinese officials investigating fake Apple Stores as customers complain
Sat, Jul 23, 2011 - After reports emerged of "knockoff" Apple Stores in Kunming, China, government officials have launched an investigation into retail stores in the city, even as outraged customers have returned to the store demanding proof that their purchases are genuine. ( 116 comments )
Apple's bid for marquee store in Grand Central Terminal nears approval
Wed, Jul 20, 2011 - Industry watchers called it a long-shot, but an elaborate proposal by Apple to embed an unusual retail store within Manhattan's historic Grand Central Terminal is now expected to receive the green light by month's end. ( 20 comments )
Apple initiates mass discontinuation of boxed retail software
Wed, Jul 20, 2011 - Further emphasizing the Mac App Store as the preferred place to get new software for Mac OS X, Apple on Wednesday discontinued a slew of boxed software products. ( 57 comments )
Chinese counterfeiting extends to full-blown fake Apple retail stores
Wed, Jul 20, 2011 - Extremely detailed knock-off Apple retail stores, complete with blue t-shirt-wearing employees claiming to work for the company, have been discovered in China. ( 90 comments )
Apple's China boom continues with 6x revenue growth to $3.8B
Tue, Jul 19, 2011 - Apple revealed Tuesday that its Greater China regional revenue saw a six-fold increase year over year to $3.8 billion, even while company executives admitted that they are barely "scratching the surface" of the Chinese market. ( 11 comments )
Golden Master copies of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion arrive on hard disks at Apple stores
Mon, Jul 18, 2011 - Hard disk drives bearing the Golden Master version of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion have arrived at Apple's retail stores ahead of an imminent launch, according to a new report. ( 34 comments )
Microsoft plans to counter Apple by building 75 retail stores in 2-3 years
Wed, Jul 13, 2011 - Microsoft plans to massively expand its retail presence in the U.S. in the next 2 to 3 years, with an aggressive goal of 75 new stores to take on Apple's own retail operations. ( 114 comments )
Apple accounted for one-fifth of all US retail sales growth in Q1 2011
Wed, Jul 13, 2011 - Apple led U.S. retail growth in the first quarter of calendar 2011, accounting for a whopping 20 percent of all sales growth by publicly traded American retailers during the three-month period. ( 26 comments )
Apple collaborating on 2nd university bookstore retail opportunity
Mon, Jul 11, 2011 - Recent evidence points to a possible partnership between Apple Retail and Fairfield University that could mark the second university bookstore to gain an official Apple Store. ( 8 comments )
New York artist investigated over Apple Store spyware project
Sat, Jul 9, 2011 - A Brooklyn-based artist is being investigated by Apple and the Secret Service after installing spy camera software on New York Apple Retail Store computers that took pictures of customers and sent them to a remote server. ( 100 comments )
Lawsuit accuses Missouri Apple Store of race, gender discrimination
Tue, Jul 5, 2011 - A new lawsuit takes aim at Apple and one of its senior retail store managers, accusing them of refusing to promote an employee because she is a black woman. ( 123 comments )
Apple shrouds Fifth Ave glass cube inside another cube as renovations begin
Fri, Jul 1, 2011 - Apple has constructed a second, temporary cube made of tarps to cover its iconic glass cube at its Fifth Avenue store, as construction to replace the structure has begun. ( 42 comments )
Apple retail to invade Hong Kong with massive two-story flagship shop
Fri, Jun 24, 2011 - Apple plans to make a big splash this fall with its first retail store in Hong Kong, a sprawling, double-decker outlet that will serve as the latest anchor shop at the high-profile International Finance Center (IFC) Mall. ( 17 comments )
Photos show major renovations in progress at Apple's Fifth Ave store
Thu, Jun 16, 2011 - This week, Apple began construction to replace the iconic 32-foot glass cube at its heavily trafficked retail store on Fifth Avenue, and AppleInsider offers a first look at the work in progress. ( 42 comments )
$6.7M effort to replace Apple's iconic Fifth Ave glass cube underway
Thu, Jun 16, 2011 - Apple is hard at work on replacing and improving its iconic glass cube entrance to its store on Fifth Avenue in New York City, a project that will cost the company nearly $6.7 million. ( 45 comments )
Secret retail documents show Apple's 'intensive control,' meticulous planning
Wed, Jun 15, 2011 - A new look at secret documents and details related to Apple's highly successful retail operations reveals inside information on the employee interview process, pay rates, training and store rules. ( 95 comments )
Apple 'actively recruiting' for replacement retail chief
Tue, Jun 14, 2011 - With Apple's retail operations continuing to expand and new features and improvements constantly being rolled out, the company revealed it is already working to find a replacement for the departure of Ron Johnson. ( 17 comments )
JC Penney nabs Apple's head of retail to become its new chief executive
Tue, Jun 14, 2011 - The head of Apple's retail operations, Ron Johnson, is set to depart Apple and will become the new president and chief executive of retailer J.C. Penney. ( 59 comments )
Pranksters affix Windows logo to upcoming Hamburg Apple Store
Sat, Jun 4, 2011 - A group of pranksters disguised themselves as construction workers on Saturday in order to post a Windows logo onto the facade of a future Apple Store in Hamburg, Germany. ( 104 comments )
Lawsuit accuses Broadway Apple Store employees of racial discrimination
Wed, May 25, 2011 - Apple is the target of a new lawsuit that claims employees of the company's Upper West Side store in New York City told two black men they were not welcome there. ( 213 comments )
Plans for Grand Central Apple Store are once again in motion
Mon, May 23, 2011 - Apple is reportedly still pursuing plans to build a new 15,000-square-foot retail store in New York's Grand Central Terminal. ( 10 comments )
In-store iPad 2 displays expected to save Apple time and money
Mon, May 23, 2011 - Apple's new interactive iPad 2 displays will not only create interest and generate sales for the touchscreen tablet, but they will also save the company money in the long run, one analyst believes. ( 41 comments )
Updated Apple Store iPhone app allows build to order Mac purchases
Mon, May 23, 2011 - Apple on Monday updated its "Apple Store" application for the iPhone, offering the ability to order a custom Mac, and also more quickly receive help when at a retail store. ( 20 comments )
Apple's 'Retail 2.0' overhaul launches with interactive iPad displays
Sat, May 21, 2011 - Apple retail stores have taken the wraps off Apple's new retail upgrade, which makes use of interactive iPad displays to provide product information, pricing and features. ( 159 comments )
Apple to add build-to-order Mac options to 'Apple Store' iOS app - rumor
Sat, May 21, 2011 - A new report claims that Apple plans to update its "Apple Store" retail app on iOS to include support for build-to-order Mac purchases during its retail overhaul this weekend. ( 23 comments )
Apple upgrading online store in-line with Sunday's retail system changes
Fri, May 20, 2011 - Apple has taken its online order status feature offline until May 22 ahead of a retail overhaul planned for the same day that will see store employees equipped with iPads and briefed on several pieces of new retail management software. ( 7 comments )
As Apple stores celebrate 10 years, some employees look to unionize
Thu, May 19, 2011 - A group calling itself the "Apple Retail Workers Union" is attempting to drum up support for its cause as Apple's retail business celebrates its first 10 years. ( 180 comments )
Apple to overhaul retail operations with iPads running new RetailMe software
Wed, May 18, 2011 - Apple stores have been receiving stockpiles of iPad 2 units with magnetic Smart Covers, as Apple is prepared to equip its retail specialists with tablets for on-the-job use, AppleInsider has learned. ( 52 comments )
Sources: Apple gearing up for back-to-school promotion as early as next week
Tue, May 17, 2011 - Apple as early as next week will once again announce its annual back-to-school promotion that has historically offered a free or discounted iOS device to customers purchasing of a new Mac, an event that may prove to be one of the main topics of discussion at the much-hyped employee meetings set to be held at the company's retail stores this Sunday. ( 51 comments )
10th anniversary of retail could see Apple adopt NFC payments - rumor
Tue, May 17, 2011 - With Apple said to be planning secret meetings and changes in its stores this coming weekend, a new rumor claims that the company could adopt near-field communication wireless transaction capabilities in its retail outlets. ( 21 comments )
More evidence suggests Apple has plans for 10th anniversary of retail
Mon, May 16, 2011 - Evidence continues to mount that Apple plans to do something to commemorate the tenth anniversary of its retail endeavors, though whether the event would be a new product unveiling or something else remains a mystery. ( 93 comments )
Retail partner plans to double its number of Apple outlets in the Far East
Fri, May 13, 2011 - Apple component supplier and retail partner Foxlink reportedly plans to double its number of stores in Asia that exclusively sell Apple products. ( 9 comments )
Apple Store visitor figures show iPhone, iPad and Mac 'on a roll' - report
Wed, May 4, 2011 - As Apple's retail store initiative is set to turn 10 years old later this month, revenue at the company's brick and mortar stores continues to soar as visitors flock to Apple Stores to try out the iPad. ( 33 comments )
