Steve Jobs proposed an Apple Card as far back as 2004 Apple co-founder Steve Jobs floated the idea of an Apple Card in 2004, though that incarnation would've been far different, according to one of the company's former creative directors. Roger Fingas 7 years ago 7
Podcast 2019 iPhone rumors, a possible new iPad mini & a call for privacy laws on the AppleInsider Podcast Victor Marks 7 years ago 0
Apple's stock is the one for 'the next decade,' former retail head Ron Johnson declares Apple's original retail head Ron Johnson urged investors to buy the company's stock on Wednesday, calling it a good long-term bet, and arguing that iPhone sales will revive during the next cycle. Roger Fingas 7 years ago 25
Steve Jobs took weekly hands-on role in first Apple store design, says former retail head Ron Johnson Steve Jobs was deeply involved in the development of Apple's first retail store, according to original retail head Ron Johnson, providing regular vetting and suggestions as the company experimented with a prototype in a rented warehouse near 1 Infinite Loop in Cupertino. Roger Fingas 7 years ago 3
Steve Jobs initially blasted Genius Bars at Apple stores, says former retail head Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was originally resistant to the idea of the Genius Bar, now a signature feature of every Apple store, former retail head Ron Johnson said in a recent podcast. Roger Fingas 9 years ago 31
Enjoy starts sales, white-glove delivery of AirPort routers & fourth-gen Apple TV Enjoy — the white-glove delivery service launched by former Apple retail head Ron Johnson — on Tuesday began sales of two more Apple products, including AirPort routers and the fourth-generation Apple TV. Roger Fingas 10 years ago 10
Apple hires Paul Deneve of French fashion house YSL [u] French luxury label Saint Laurent has named a new chief executive to replace Paul Deneve, who is leaving for a new career at Apple, where he will be involved in an unknown role. Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 70
Former Apple retail chief presides over JC Penney's lowest sales in 20 years JC Penney Chief Executive Ron Johnson, who formerly ran Apple's retail business, is under fire after overseeing the company's lowest sales in more than two decades. Sam Oliver 13 years ago 51
Steve Jobs originally envisioned Apple Stores as targeting creative professionals Former Apple retail head Ron Johnson convinced the late Steve Jobs to abandon a plan to focus the company's retail business on creative professionals and instead cater to all types of customers. Josh Ong 14 years ago 55
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
Ron Johnson 'reimagined everything' when creating the Apple Store Former Apple retail chief Ron Johnson says that the success he created with brick-and-mortar Apple Stores is based on a complete reworking of the traditional retail culture, built on customer relations and hands-on management. Mikey Campbell 14 years ago 29
Apple's search for new retail chief extends overseas Apple has hired a global recruitment firm to take its search for a new retail executive abroad in hopes of finding a replacement with international retail experience, according to a new report. Josh Ong 14 years ago 6
Apple's Mac and Retail bosses cash in on over $55 million in options Two of Steve Jobs' top lieutenants saw big pay days during the month of October, with Apple's Mac hardware chief and retail mastermind both cashing in on stock options that combined to total of more than $55 million. Kasper Jade 15 years ago 54
