Topic: Apple Retail
Apple's 'Lucky Bags' discount promotion draws crowds in Japan
2012/02/01, 03:01 pm
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.
French reseller sues Apple over unfair competition
2011/30/12, 12:12 am
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.
Italy fines Apple $1.2M for 'unfair commercial practices'
2011/27/12, 08:12 am
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.
Interactive Grand Central Apple Store panoramic tailored to iOS devices
2011/12/12, 05:12 pm
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.
MacMall opening third Calif. retail store Saturday ahead of move into Chicago
2011/09/12, 12:12 pm
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.
Customers line up for grand opening of Apple's Grand Central store [u]
2011/09/12, 09:12 am
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].
Grand Central Apple Store uncovered ahead of Friday's opening
2011/07/12, 11:12 am
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.
Launch of Apple's EasyPay retail self-checkout deemed a success
2011/06/12, 02:12 pm
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.
Leaked social media policies emphasize Apple's secrecy mantra
2011/02/12, 08:12 pm
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.
MTA tells New York to 'bring it on' & investigate Apple's Grand Central lease
2011/02/12, 11:12 am
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.
New York state investigating Apple's low-cost Grand Central lease
2011/01/12, 01:12 pm
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.
Apple negotiated 'unique' bargain for Grand Central store lease
2011/30/11, 04:11 pm
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.
Apple teases Grand Central store will open 'soon,' Dec. 9 rumored
2011/23/11, 01:11 pm
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.
Grand Central Apple Store won't open by Black Friday
2011/22/11, 06:11 pm
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.
Select Apple Stores to open at midnight and 4AM on Black Friday
2011/22/11, 05:11 pm
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.
'Daunting' global search for new retail chief may prompt Apple to hire internally
2011/14/11, 09:11 am
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.
Retail self-checkout, pickup options added to Apple Store app for iOS
2011/08/11, 08:11 am
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.
Apple initiating 'union awareness' training for retail managers
2011/07/11, 11:11 pm
Apple on Tuesday will launch a new mandatory training program to educate its retail managers on how to deal with unions.
iPhone 4S demand persists as about 85% of Apple stores see daily stock-outs
2011/07/11, 09:11 am
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.
Apple unveils redesigned, simpler Fifth Ave glass cube
2011/04/11, 09:11 am
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.

