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Apple has confirmed plans to open its newest retail store yet on Saturday, November 14, at 10:00 a.m. Located at 1981 Broadway, on the corner of West 67th Street (New York Upper West Side), the store lies beneath what Apple calls “a breathtaking all-glass arched roof.” The Apple Store Upper West Side is j... |
13 November 2009
04:17 GMT |
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ifoAppleStore has confirmed that Apple is now switching to iPod touch for customer checkout at its retail stores. The source earlier revealed that Apple had decided to make a few adjustments with its retail establishments and the employees in charge with selling its products. Changes not only include the replacing of... |
5 November 2009
09:55 GMT |
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People familiar with Apple’s plans have been talking to ifoAppleStore about the Mac maker’s latest retail initiatives, and how substantial changes to the retail employee job titles and duties will be made during the month to follow. The news comes on the heels of another ifo report revealing that staffers... |
2 November 2009
10:05 GMT |
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One of the most recent subjects picked up by ifoAppleStore, the source dealing exclusively with Apple’s retail initiatives and trends, is cleaning at the Apple retail store. Apparently, the job is a highly specialized one, especially when it comes to grand openings. The Mac maker actually has an expert company ... |
1 October 2009
06:57 GMT |
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Although Apple is said to be merely replacing tables in three of its stores recently closed down for renovations, such changes imply other cosmetic alterations, forcing the company to pull the curtain over the stores’ entrances for a short period of time. “Visitors to the Pacific Centre (Vancouver, BC), ... |
28 September 2009
09:05 GMT |
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While Microsoft is planning to open one of its first retail stores inside the Mission Viejo development (California), Apple has closed down its own store on that location for renovation. Reports say the move appears to be a “preemptive strike,” although it may also be just a coincidence, going by other so... |
24 September 2009
03:32 GMT |
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The Sagemore (NJ) Apple retail store has become quite attractive for burglars, for it has been vandalized the second time in just four months by thieves breaking their way in and running away with dozens of thousands of dollars' worth of goods. ifoAppleStore, the source dealing exclusively with news and inform... |
3 September 2009
08:46 GMT |
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Apple is known to be opening as many as three new retail stores this weekend, yet the company seems to be focusing on upgrading existing ones rather than on opening stores at new locations, ifoAppleStore reports. Stores to be remodeled The source dealing exclusively with news and information about Apple’s ret... |
12 August 2009
10:31 GMT |
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ifoAppleStore, the source dealing exclusively with news and information about Apple’s retail stores, has posted a piece signaling that the Mac maker has a new job page spotlighting retail philosophy. The pages, which promote job opportunities in a usual Apple manner, now include a focus on retail employee model... |
6 August 2009
07:02 GMT |
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ifoAppleStore, the only source dealing exclusively with Apple retail topics, reports that Apple store employees are rewarded with a Mac laptop if they manage to meet their daily goals. While the practice isn’t new, additional details about this internal program have surfaced, giving birth to a flurry of questio... |
17 June 2009
06:12 GMT |
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ifoAppleStore, the primary source of information on Apple's retail stores, points out to some architectural renderings on a public web site, which (seemingly) depict the design for Apple’s upcoming Beijing (China) store. The designs reportedly belong to American architect Benjamin Wood, while the store in ... |
4 June 2009
09:59 GMT |
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Apple has introduced new One to One training sessions at its retail stores. The sessions cost $99 for a full year. One to One is available only for Mac buyers, and only at the time of the purchase on a first-come, first-served basis. Apple has broken down One to One in three major categories, providing three ways to... |
3 June 2009
03:54 GMT |
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It has been revealed that Apple's retail stores are the place to be for Sims fans this time around. Visitors can get a hands-on with the latest incarnation of the popular simulation game series, and test the “Create A Sim” feature or sample the “Create A Style” feature that lets them edit... |
29 May 2009
04:21 GMT |
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ifoAppleStore, the source dealing exclusively with news and information about Apple's retail stores, has posted a collection of pictures taken before and after the opening of the Zurich Apple Store, Bahnhofstrasse. The Apple Store at 77 Bahnhofstrasse (Zurich) is Apple’s third store in Switzerland. Opene... |
22 May 2009
03:23 GMT |
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Today marks seven years since Apple decided to have its own chain of retail stores, despite criticism coming from analysts at the time. Today, we celebrate the May 19, 2001 grand opening of the first store at Tysons Corner Center (Virg.) and, three hours later, the opening of the Glendale Galleria (S. Calif.) store, ... |
19 May 2009
10:55 GMT |
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Ten employees of the Kenwood Towne Centre (Ohio) Apple store are now co-defendants in a defective product lawsuit filed by the parent of a child whose iPod touch exploded in his pocket, injuring him. According to suit filings, the kid was allegedly burned when his iPod touch “caught on fire.”Named only as... |
14 March 2009
12:07 GMT |
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Apple will soon begin hiring staff for Family Room Specialist – a job position recently created by the company. This specialist will need to be well versed in the ways of the iPod and iPhone, according to ifoAppleStore, but will also need to be a sociable person, in order to juggle with service and training ass... |
2 March 2009
02:56 GMT |
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ifoAppleStore, the source exclusively covering news and information on Apple's retail initiatives worldwide, reports that France is getting two new Apple stores this year. One of the upcoming French stores had previously been reported as planned. The second, however, comes as a surprise, the source points out.&l... |
23 February 2009
10:17 GMT |
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Almost one year after it was scheduled to open, Apple has finally confirmed the opening date for its first retail store at Friendly Center Greensboro, North Carolina. Apple's Friendly Center store is set for a Grand Opening this weekend, Saturday, February 21.According to an older ifoAppleStore report citing a m... |
18 February 2009
07:08 GMT |
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ifoAppleStore, the only source focusing on Apple retail news, claims that Apple plans to refocus space within the stores, in an effort to promote customer education, and software over hardware. Also, in the Apple retail segment, the opening date has finally been set for Apple’s retail store at Friendly Center (... |
13 February 2009
05:49 GMT |
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A very interesting DcExaminer report has caught our eye recently. It concerns the Washington DC store that still hasn't been approved because of discrepancies in vision between Apple and the Old Georgetown Board. The columnist apparently has confirmation from well placed sources that Neil Albert, deputy mayor fo... |
12 February 2009
05:09 GMT |
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ifoAppleStore is reporting that two new Apple retail stores are set to open in Europe soon. Both Germany and Italy are getting their second stores, with indication that Apple is already hiring staff for Italy's store. Also reported by the source dealing exclusively with Apple retail news is that a fresh Washingt... |
6 February 2009
10:03 GMT |
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Although Apple had already confirmed that Macworld 2009 was the last for the Mac maker, Phil Schiller insisted on pointing out to the company's reasons for the pullout once again, while delivering the keynote address. Going by Apple's official statement, the company's retail stores attract so many cus... |
9 January 2009
06:10 GMT |
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ifoAppleStore is reporting that, despite the economic downturn, tipsters have told them Apple is planning a good number of store openings in 2009 as well. In fact, according to the site's analysis, some 11 shops are expected to open their doors in the first half of the next year. “Despite the economic cris... |
30 December 2008
03:19 GMT |
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Sources are reporting that Apple has announced late hours for its retail stores during the Christmas holiday season for those who can't make up their minds on the gifts just yet. A MacDailyNews piece says that “The company's retail stores are staying open late to accommodate last-minute shoppers.&rdqu... |
23 December 2008
05:13 GMT |
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While some resellers die at the hand of Apple, other authorized merchants thrive thanks to support from the Cupertino-folks themselves. ifoAppleStore is reporting that an authorized Apple reseller in London is set to move into a new 3,200 square-foot facility early next year. The site dealing exclusively with Apple... |
22 December 2008
09:54 GMT |
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A local Apple reseller in Santa Barbara (Calif.) may be put out of business, after a new Apple retail store opens in the city next year, ifoAppleStore is reporting. The source dealing exclusively with news and information about Apple's retail stores reveals that Craig Smith, a friend of Mike Bishop's, inter... |
10 December 2008
06:34 GMT |
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Apple has added a new job position at its retail stores, called “Personal Shopping Specialist,” according to ifoAppleStore. The source dealing exclusively with Apple store news also mentions that the new position emphasizes “connecting” and “relationships.” Previously, specialists ... |
3 December 2008
10:28 GMT |
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Apple has announced a “Holiday Keepsakes” workshop with Jim Heid at the San Francisco Store (One Stockton Street). Jim Heid is the author of "The Macintosh iLife '08,” a book that offers insight on the applications found within Apple's iLife suite. Apple encourages San Francisco residents ... |
2 December 2008
07:56 GMT |
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ifoAppleStore, the only dedicated news source on the activities surrounding Apple's retail stores, is reporting that employees have been given the green light to match the prices of other authorized retailers. Apple has recently announced that its Online Store will be featuring a special one-day-only Christmas s... |
26 November 2008
04:08 GMT |
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ifoAppleStore, which deals exclusively with news and information about Apple's retail stores, is reporting that the company's Bridgewater (NJ) mini store will be closed between November 4-7. Not to worry, Apple is only moving the store across the hall to a larger area.“The Bridgewater (NJ) mini-store ... |
30 October 2008
11:01 GMT |
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Apple is a company that strives to impact the environment as little as possible (or, at least, claims to do so). Whether or not the data reported by organizations like Greenpeace is accurate, Apple is clearly making efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, even when it comes to its retail stores. But are recyclable ma... |
13 October 2008
10:40 GMT |
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This Thursday at 10:00 am, Apple will be celebrating the Grand Opening of the Apple Store, Highcross (Leicester). The Grand Opening will feature a sweepstake and a variety of presentations and workshops, all free of charge. As usual, the first 1,000 people through the doors on September 4 will receive a free Apple T-... |
2 September 2008
08:29 GMT |
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This weekend reports came in and they say that about ten people were the first to form a waiting line in front of Apple's flagship Fifth Avenue Store in New York City, as they're sitting and waiting for the iPhone 3G to become available. In what was probably not the smartest move a parent could make, the fi... |
7 July 2008
03:12 GMT |
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If you're into artists like Tiffany Evans, Malcolm Jamal Warner, Wyclef Jean, and Talib Kweli, you should know that this month might just bring one of them (and many others) to an Apple store near you. Apple is announcing live performances in celebration of "Black Music Month."The Cupertino folks had this to say... |
4 June 2008
05:11 GMT |
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Apple has been trying to "raise" an Apple Store in Paris, France, for quite some time now. Although it has had little luck with that in the past, it now seems that city officials are finally approving the company's location proposals."Apple's long-time plan to open a store in Paris is finally taking shape, ... |
3 June 2008
16:16 GMT |
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The San Jose Mercury News reports one of the most ridiculous events occurring at an Apple store ever. Apparently the manager of the University Avenue Apple store in Palo Alto chased down four students who had downloaded a third party racing game onto a display iPhone (word sure spreads fast), called the cops on them,... |
30 May 2008
16:06 GMT |
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Apple is opening yet another retail store, the fifteenth to be precise, in the UK. The company has "quietly" made an announcement, via its official web site, that it will open its 15th UK Apple Store in Cambridge.The news comes via World of Apple who notes that the store opens at the same time the shopping centre it... |
20 March 2008
12:10 GMT |
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ifo AppleStore, the web site dealing with news and information about Apple Inc.'s retail stores, is reporting that a third such store has been confirmed for Australia. Located in the suburb of Chatswood north of Sydney, it will probably find its spot inside the city centre Westfield Chatswood shopping mall.The W... |
13 March 2008
11:44 GMT |
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A Reuters report, recently updated and corrected, says that Apple is hiring for the grand opening of several Apple retail stores in Germany and Switzerland. No doubt, the respective territories are packed full with people interested in purchasing Apple products, who, until now, could only order the consumer electroni... |
11 February 2008
09:58 GMT |
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