Apple reveals Kyoto store ahead of grand opening on Saturday

Apple late Wednesday announced the upcoming grand opening of its new store in Kyoto, the second in a series of retail debuts and renovations planned for the Japanese market.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 3

Dutch Apple store evacuates after likely iPad battery incident

Apple's Amsterdam store was briefly evacuated on Sunday afternoon following what appears to the overheating of an iPad battery.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 13

Apple's new India chief pursues aggressive strategy to revive cold iPhone sales

Despite recent claims to the contrary, the new head of Apple's India operations, ex-Singapore executive Michel Coulomb, is reportedly pursuing an aggressive strategy to save iPhone sales in the country, which have dwindled to just 1 percent of the local phone market.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 14

Melbourne Apple Store proposal loses controversial 'pagoda' design

Apple has changed its plans for its first Global Flagship store in Melbourne, Australia, revising the design of its Federation Square retail outlet from the pagoda-inspired structure to a much simpler design, following criticism from the public.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 17

Apple uses art to promote Milan Piazza Liberty store ahead of July 26 opening

Apple is celebrating the opening of its Piazza Liberty store in Milan on July 26 with art, using works from a number of artists and a colorful Apple logo on the outside of the store, along with promoting Today At Apple sessions with a creative focus.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 0

Apple says major repairs for 2018 MacBook Pros can't happen in-store until September

Users with hardware failures in Apple's 2018 MacBook Pro may get a replacement unit for a month or two, since the company will be unable to provide full-scale repairs in most Apple Stores for about two months, AppleInsider has learned.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 1

Motion-sensing Gameball adds physical interaction to iPhone, iPad & Apple TV gaming

A Seattle firm, Play Impossible, has signed an exclusivity deal putting its iOS- and tvOS-connected Gameball only in North American Apple stores as well as Apple's website.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 4

Apple takes home Cannes Lions award for 'Today at Apple' retail events

Apple on Wednesday won the "Brand Experience and Activation" Grand Prix at Cannes Lions, a largely ad- and marketing-themed festival, for the "Today at Apple" program at its retail stores.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 1

Apple retail head Ahrendts talks demise of retail, 'human business' at Cannes Lions

Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts spoke at the ongoing Cannes Lions festival in France on Wednesday, interviewed by the company's own VP of marketing communications, Tor Myhren.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 25

Apple opens up summer 2018 Apple Camp reservations in US & other countries

Apple on Monday opened up the first round of reservations for this summer's Apple Camp, an annual retail program aimed at teaching kids while simultaneously exposing them and their parents to Apple products.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 1

Apple closing Beijing & London stores for renovations, second Macau shop nears opening

Two of Apple's most prominent stores will temporarily shut down later in July for makeovers, to bring them up to date with the company's 2018 retail aesthetics.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 1

Angela Ahrendts to discuss Apple Retail at Cannes Lions festival

Apple's retail chief, Angela Ahrendts, is set to make an interview appearance at next month's Cannes Lions festival in France, according to organizers.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 0

Apple's Atlantic City store to close, displacing 52 workers

Apple has announced the impending closure of a store in Atlantic City, N.J. without plans to open a new one in the surrounding vicinity.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 18

Apple's updated University Village store in Seattle approaches completion

The replacement for Apple's current University Village outlet in Seattle is finally coming close to completion, photos and video show, although an opening date has yet to be set.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 1

Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts nominated for Ralph Lauren board of directors

Fashion brand Ralph Lauren has announced plans to nominate Angela Ahrendts, Apple's retail head, for a non-executive position on its board of directors.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 19

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