Google's plan for floating retail stores runs into legal quandary

Google has tried to keep its construction plans for giant retail showroom barges under wraps, but with new details leaking that the "temporary technology exhibit spaces" are actually floating stores, legal permits may be hard to obtain.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 46

Apple had ample supply of iPad Air, iPhone 5s over holiday weekend, Retina iPad mini was constrained

Apple's most popular products were met with strong demand over the Black Friday shopping weekend, and the company responded with plenty of iPhone 5s and iPad Air units available at its stores, though the new iPad mini with Retina display remains in short supply.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 9

Tim Cook tweets support for World AIDS Day, tints Apple Store logos red

Apple's chief executive Tim Cook called attention to World AIDS Day via Twitter, noting that the company would be "turning Appe's logo red" in support of achieving an AIDS-free generation.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 19

90% of iPhone 5s models now in stock at Apple retail stores

Supply of Apple's new flagship handset, the iPhone 5s, has nearly caught up with demand, as a new survey of the company's retail stores finds that 90 percent of models are available.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 21

Apple teases Black Friday shopping event online and in its retail stores

Apple on Monday began teasing at its website that it will hold a one-day shopping event this week on the annual "Black Friday" shopping holiday, both in its retail stores and online.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 0

Tim Cook vetoes Apple Retail plan to open additional stores on Thanksgiving, gives workers holiday off

Last week, over the objections of Retail Market Directors, Apple's chief executive Tim Cook canceled plans to open several stores on Thanksgiving, citing the importance of allowing retail employees to be with their families over the holiday.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 72

Retina iPad mini rollout expands with walk-in sales at some Apple Stores, regional carrier availability [u]

Empire State customers can now purchase a Retina iPad mini at select New York City Apple retail stores without securing the tablet online in advance, while regional carrier partners like Bluegrass Cellular are beginning to announce availability, possibly signaling the start of a more expansive rollout.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 26

32GB Wi-Fi-only Retina iPad mini most plentiful at Apple Stores

With Apple's new Retina display-equipped iPad mini facing severe supply constraints, checks of Apple retail stores suggest consumers hoping to get their hands on one of the tablets locally will have the best chance by aiming for a 32-gigabyte Wi-Fi-only model.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 17

Apple's retail point-of-sale system suffers nationwide outage

Customers at Apple retail stores across the country have been unable to make purchases or pick up items ordered online through Apple's Personal Pickup program thanks to an apparent glitch in the company's point-of-sale systems that occurred on Thursday.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 32

Delaware Apple store sells more iPhones than any other in the US

Apple's Christiana Mall outlet is said to be second only to the company's flagship Fifth Avenue store when it comes to sales volume, despite being located in one of America's least populated states.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 21

Retina iPad mini requires Personal Pickup for purchase at Apple Stores, units now arriving [u]

Apple retail stores on the east coast opened Tuesday with no stock of the new Retina display-equipped iPad mini following its surprise early morning launch, with staff recommending that customers purchase the tablet online.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 38

Apple Store sales fall 3% as iPhone, iPad distribution network grows

Apple Store revenues have not kept up with the parent company's overall growth, as distribution of the iPhone and iPad through third-party resellers has helped push some sales elsewhere.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 27

Apple shuts down Web-based product inventory tracking tool

A website that scraped data from Apple in order to let users know what iPad Air models were in stock near them has been shut down by the company via a Digital Millennium Copyright Act takedown notice.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 48

Apple stores to offer in-store pickup of iPad Air on Friday, suggesting strong supply

Availability of the new thin and light iPad Air may not be constrained for Friday's launch, as Apple is reportedly planning to offer in-store pickup options at its own retail outlets.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 20

Apple Stores to open at 8 a.m. on Nov. 1 for iPad Air launch

Apple's retail stores will open their doors early next Friday, Nov. 1, to offer customers the chance to be among the first to own the new lightweight iPad Air.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 20

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