Apple CEO Tim Cook allegedly defends new SVP of Retail amid criticisms

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."

Josh Ong 14 years ago 54

Apple hires Dixons Retail CEO John Browett as new SVP of Retail

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.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 66

Apple features 'communication to protect consumers' in Italy after court ruling

Apple has complied with a court order in Italy and begun informing customers at its online store about a legally mandated two-year warranty.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 8

'Doors are now open' for Apple to expand retail presence into India

Apple could open its first retail stores in India, the second most populous country in the world, now that the government allows full ownership of single-brand retail stores by foreign companies.

Slash Lane 14 years ago 45

Target confirms it will open 25 Apple store-within-a-store outlets this year

Target on Thursday confirmed that it plans to open 25 specialty stores dedicated to Apple products inside 25 of its existing retail locations.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 35

Apple's 'Lucky Bags' discount promotion draws crowds in Japan

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.

Slash Lane 14 years ago 19

French reseller sues Apple over unfair competition

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.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 82

Italy fines Apple $1.2M for 'unfair commercial practices'

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.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 81

Interactive Grand Central Apple Store panoramic tailored to iOS devices

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.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 17

MacMall opening third Calif. retail store Saturday ahead of move into Chicago

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.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 19

Customers line up for grand opening of Apple's Grand Central store [u]

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].

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 112

Grand Central Apple Store uncovered ahead of Friday's opening

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.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 48

Launch of Apple's EasyPay retail self-checkout deemed a success

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.

Slash Lane 14 years ago 46

Leaked social media policies emphasize Apple's secrecy mantra

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.

Mikey Campbell 14 years ago 23

MTA tells New York to 'bring it on' & investigate Apple's Grand Central lease

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.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 50

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