Ron Johnson seeks to bring Apple Store savvy to J.C. Penney
Wed, Jan 25, 2012 - Apple's former retail chief Ron Johnson has outlined plans for revitalizing the 110 year old retailer J.C. Penney, which he now heads as chief executive. ( 39 comments )
Apple developing new all-glass French store in Aix en Provence
Mon, Jan 16, 2012 - Apple is developing a futuristic new retail store design for Aix en Provence, France which creates an outdoor appearance using a wraparound transparent glass facade around three sides of the building. ( 25 comments )
The next ten years of Apple Retail
Thu, Jan 5, 2012 - Apple celebrated three ten year anniversaries in 2011, making this year its first full year in its second decade of Mac OS X development, iPod devices and iTunes, and its retail operations, even as the company takes on new business categories ranging from iAd to iCloud to Siri. Here's a look at where the company is headed for its next decade of retail operations. ( 25 comments )
Ron Johnson assembling former Apple retail alumni at JC Penney
Wed, Nov 9, 2011 - After retiring as Apple's senior vice president of retail operations, Ron Johnson is assembling a team of former Apple executives to reinvent US retailer JC Penney, where he now serves as a chief executive. ( 30 comments )
Hurricane Irene prompts weekend shutdown of four NYC Apple Stores [u]
Fri, Aug 26, 2011 - New York City is evacuating 250,000 low-lying coastal areas and closing its subway system over the weekend, prompting Apple to shutdown at least four of its retail stores as well. ( 44 comments )
Apple now earns $5,600 per sq ft, blows past other US retailers
Wed, Aug 24, 2011 - Apple's retail network has brought in $14 billion over the year ending in June, which allowed the company to top rankings of 20 US retail chains in terms of merchandise value sold per square foot of store. ( 15 comments )
China discovers another 22 fake Apple Stores
Thu, Aug 11, 2011 - An investigation into retail stores purporting to be run by Apple in the southwestern Chinese city of Kunming has identified 22 phony storefronts operating under the company's logo. ( 34 comments )
Apple opening new LA area retail store 600 feet from existing outlet
Fri, Jul 29, 2011 - Thanks to a favorable leasing deal, Apple has decided to open a new retail store in "The Americana at Brand," a retail development just 600 feet from the company's existing Glendale Galleria store. ( 24 comments )
Apple signs 10 year deal for massive Grand Central Terminal retail store
Sat, Jul 23, 2011 - Apple has signed a ten year deal with New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority to open the largest Apple Store yet within Grand Central Terminal. ( 24 comments )
Apple planning dramatic retail store expansion ahead of iPhone 5
Tue, Jul 19, 2011 - Apple is capitalizing on its strong retail store sales--and preparing for its upcoming iPhone 5 launch--by erecting 30 new outlets before the third calendar quarter ends in September, including the company's first in Hong Kong. ( 9 comments )
Apple's SoHo expansion calls for temporary shop at unknown location
Thu, Jun 30, 2011 - In a first-ever challenge for the company’s retail division, Apple this summer plans to temporarily relocate one of its highest trafficked New York City retail stores so that its original space can undergo a much-needed expansion. ( 18 comments )
Competitive, secretive world of Apple Store employees profiled
Thu, Feb 17, 2011 - A rather tame accounting of the life of an Apple Store employee has detailed the kinds of customers and corporate policy that the company's retail workers cope with in their jobs. ( 28 comments )
2011 marks Apple's tenth anniversary of Mac OS X, iPod, Apple Retail
Mon, Jan 3, 2011 - As Apple begins 2011 by opening its new Mac App Store and expanding its partnerships with Verizon, later this year the company can look forward to celebrating the tenth anniversary of three of its greatest successes: Mac OS X, the iPod, and the company's uniquely successful retail initiative. ( 23 comments )
Old Navy piloting Apple's iOS EasyPay retail software
Wed, Dec 1, 2010 - Apple has launched a pilot of its EasyPay custom mobile retail software in a trial with Gap subsidiary Old Navy, opening a new market for the iPod touch in handheld payment transactions. [Update: This third-party report is erroneous, see here.] ( 29 comments )
Apple posts Black Friday deals [u]
Thu, Nov 25, 2010 - Apple's retail store deals for Black Friday have posted in Australia, indicating its discounts in the US will translate to around $100 savings on desktops and notebooks, and $25 to $50 on iPads and iPods. ( 12 comments )
Evidence suggests Apple could launch iTunes Live Streaming
Mon, Nov 15, 2010 - A text label for "iTunes Live Streaming URL" discovered in iTunes 10.1 suggests Apple's announcement tomorrow will indeed launch the iTunes Live brand it trademarked earlier this year. ( 39 comments )
Apple erases Personal Shopping retail program
Tue, Nov 2, 2010 - Apple has ended the Personal Shopping program in its retail stores, removing all mention of the service online and within its Apple Store iOS app. ( 28 comments )
China offers Apple vast new growth potential
Mon, Nov 1, 2010 - Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty described China as an "unappreciated" potential growth driver for Apple, setting a $375 "base case" target for the company's stock and a "bull case" scenario where Apple shares could reach $500 by next fall. ( 21 comments )
Apple plans massive retail expansion for 2011
Mon, Oct 18, 2010 - On the heels of a record breaking quarter, Apple's retail operations are set to dramatically expand over the next fiscal year, with 40 to 50 new locations slated to open worldwide. ( 47 comments )
Apple unveils new online store for resellers
Tue, Aug 10, 2010 - Apple has launched a revamped new online store serving business-to-business resellers, including corporations, schools and Apple Consultants. ( 6 comments )
Apple's Mac Pro retail inventories suggest refresh on the horizon
Fri, Jul 23, 2010 - Reports that Apple's Mac Pro models are listed as unavailable in several retail stores' web based Reserve and Pickup listings may indicate the coming of a long overdue update to the high end desktop models. ( 133 comments )
Apple Retail tells employees something big is on the way
Tue, Jul 13, 2010 - Apple is drumming up excitement amongst its retail employees, hinting this week that something revolutionary will soon be introduced within its international chain of brick-and-mortar shops. ( 116 comments )
Apple: don't forget to pick up your iPhone 4
Mon, Jun 21, 2010 - Customers who reserved iPhone 4 at their nearby Apple retail store received an email reminder today to actually pickup their new phone on Thursday, along with an apology for any pricing issues that might have been involved in the AT&T authorization meltdown last week. ( 59 comments )
Inside Apple's new MobileMe web and iOS apps
Fri, Jun 18, 2010 - Apple's refresh of its MobileMe services brings both a cleaner new iPad inspired web interface for browser-based access and a more optimized app experience for mobile iOS devices. ( 55 comments )
Apple to launch new Find My Phone app, MobileMe updates
Thu, Jun 17, 2010 - Apple's MobileMe site is reporting that the system will undergo scheduled maintenance from 10PM PDT to Midnight tonight, Thursday June 17. The site is expected to reopen tomorrow with a finalized Mail update (now in beta), other interface improvements, and alongside a new iOS app that exposes "Find My iPhone" functions for the company's mobile users. ( 37 comments )
Flagship Apple Shanghai megastore now under red curtains
Wed, Jun 16, 2010 - Apple's cylindrical glass tower entrance to the new underground retail megastore in Shanghai China, set to open mid July, is now decked in red curtains, signaling close proximity to launch. ( 40 comments )
Survey ranks Apple best online electronics retailer
Wed, May 5, 2010 - In a survey of 23,400 online users conducted by ForeSee Results, based on the American Customer Satisfaction Index, Apple ranked first place among online computer and electronics retailers and fourth place overall. ( 8 comments )
Apple domestic desktop sales strong, iPhone sales slow in China
Thu, Nov 26, 2009 - Apple has captured nearly half of all desktop revenue in the United States as iPhone sales in China have lagged. ( 33 comments )
Apple Retail Stores achieve highest quarterly revenue ever
Mon, Oct 19, 2009 - New customers and new computers helped drive a record-setting quarter for Apple's Retail Stores, bringing in the company's highest quarterly revenue ever. ( 19 comments )
