Steve Jobs originally envisioned Apple Stores as targeting creative professionals
Thu, Mar 8, 2012 - Former Apple retail head Ron Johnson convinced the late Steve Jobs to abandon a plan to focus the company's retail business on creative professionals and instead cater to all types of customers. ( 56 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 )
Ron Johnson 'reimagined everything' when creating the Apple Store
Mon, Nov 21, 2011 - Former Apple retail chief Ron Johnson says that the success he created with brick-and-mortar Apple Stores is based on a complete reworking of the traditional retail culture, built on customer relations and hands-on management. ( 30 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 )
Apple's Mac and Retail bosses cash in on over $55 million in options
Sat, Oct 30, 2010 - Two of Steve Jobs' top lieutenants saw big pay days during the month of October, with Apple's Mac hardware chief and retail mastermind both cashing in on stock options that combined to total of more than $55 million. ( 55 comments )
