Apple 'actively recruiting' for replacement retail chief

With Apple's retail operations continuing to expand and new features and improvements constantly being rolled out, the company revealed it is already working to find a replacement for the departure of Ron Johnson.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 16

JC Penney nabs Apple's head of retail to become its new chief executive

The head of Apple's retail operations, Ron Johnson, is set to depart Apple and will become the new president and chief executive of retailer J.C. Penney.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 58

Pranksters affix Windows logo to upcoming Hamburg Apple Store

A group of pranksters disguised themselves as construction workers on Saturday in order to post a Windows logo onto the facade of a future Apple Store in Hamburg, Germany.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 103

Plans for Grand Central Apple Store are once again in motion

Apple is reportedly still pursuing plans to build a new 15,000-square-foot retail store in New York's Grand Central Terminal.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 9

In-store iPad 2 displays expected to save Apple time and money

Apple's new interactive iPad 2 displays will not only create interest and generate sales for the touchscreen tablet, but they will also save the company money in the long run, one analyst believes.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 40

Updated Apple Store iPhone app allows build to order Mac purchases

Apple on Monday updated its "Apple Store" application for the iPhone, offering the ability to order a custom Mac, and also more quickly receive help when at a retail store.

Slash Lane 15 years ago 19

Apple's 'Retail 2.0' overhaul launches with interactive iPad displays

Apple retail stores have taken the wraps off Apple's new retail upgrade, which makes use of interactive iPad displays to provide product information, pricing and features.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 158

Apple to add build-to-order Mac options to 'Apple Store' iOS app - rumor

A new report claims that Apple plans to update its "Apple Store" retail app on iOS to include support for build-to-order Mac purchases during its retail overhaul this weekend.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 22

Apple upgrading online store in-line with Sunday's retail system changes

Apple has taken its online order status feature offline until May 22 ahead of a retail overhaul planned for the same day that will see store employees equipped with iPads and briefed on several pieces of new retail management software.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 6

As Apple stores celebrate 10 years, some employees look to unionize

A group calling itself the "Apple Retail Workers Union" is attempting to drum up support for its cause as Apple's retail business celebrates its first 10 years.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 179

Apple to overhaul retail operations with iPads running new RetailMe software

Apple stores have been receiving stockpiles of iPad 2 units with magnetic Smart Covers, as Apple is prepared to equip its retail specialists with tablets for on-the-job use, AppleInsider has learned.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 51

Sources: Apple gearing up for back-to-school promotion as early as next week

Apple as early as next week will once again announce its annual back-to-school promotion that has historically offered a free or discounted iOS device to customers purchasing of a new Mac, an event that may prove to be one of the main topics of discussion at the much-hyped employee meetings set to be held at the company's retail stores this Sunday.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 50

10th anniversary of retail could see Apple adopt NFC payments - rumor

With Apple said to be planning secret meetings and changes in its stores this coming weekend, a new rumor claims that the company could adopt near-field communication wireless transaction capabilities in its retail outlets.

Slash Lane 15 years ago 20

More evidence suggests Apple has plans for 10th anniversary of retail

Evidence continues to mount that Apple plans to do something to commemorate the tenth anniversary of its retail endeavors, though whether the event would be a new product unveiling or something else remains a mystery.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 92

Retail partner plans to double its number of Apple outlets in the Far East

Apple component supplier and retail partner Foxlink reportedly plans to double its number of stores in Asia that exclusively sell Apple products.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 8

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