Brian X. Chen: A store employee, Diego Aguirre, demonstrated an internal application running on iPod Touches that, for the last few weeks, has had the ability to show the in-store location of a shopper who has come to pick up … Continued
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∞ Pictures, video from Apple's Grand Central store
The Loop reader Mike DeFrancesco took a couple of pictures and iPhone video from Apple’s Grand Central store earlier today. Rumors had the story opening sometime this week, but that seems unlikely at this point.
∞ Building the Apple Stores
Former Apple vice president Ron Johnson writing for the Harvard Business Review: People come to the Apple Store for the experience — and they’re willing to pay a premium for that. There are lots of components to that experience, but … Continued
∞ Apple begins in-store product pickup
When checking out from Apple’s online store, a new “Pick up” option is available, from which users can select a store in San Francisco, Calif. It also states that the in-store pickup option is “coming soon to a U.S. Apple Store near you.”
Just another example of Apple’s commitment to serving its customers in the best way possible.
∞ Pictures from the Hong Kong Apple Store opening
Apple sure does know how to open a store.
∞ Pictures: Apple begins work on Grand Central retail store
The Loop reader, Mike Defrancesco, sent in a few pictures of Apple’s new retail location as workers begin construction. He also put together a nice panorama, so you get a better view of the store’s location.
∞ Apple sues fake retail stores
AppleInsider: After a number of fake Apple retail stores in China gained publicity online, Apple appears to have taken legal action, undoubtedly looking to shut down the counterfeit locations designed to look like its own operations. Apple has gone on … Continued
∞ About this new product launch and NFC for Apple retail
It’s been quite a week of rumor and speculation in the Apple world. There’s been so much that I thought I’d give my thoughts on what’s being said.
There are three things that have been talked about over the past few days: Apple’s retail anniversary celebration, a new product launch to celebrate that anniversary, and the introduction of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology at the Apple retail stores.
None of these make any sense to me.
∞ Apple to cut 32 games, some hardware from retail stores
Apple is in the process of cutting software titles and some hardware peripherals from its retails stores to make room for other services.
∞ Former Apple retail Geniuses file lawsuit against Apple
A group of former employees who worked as Geniuses at Apple retail locations have begun to receive letters from lawyers who filed a class action lawsuit against the company.
∞ Apple launches Monday-only sale on accessories
Apple on Monday launched a sale on select Mac, iPhone, and iPod accessories on its online store.
∞ Apple announces one-day shopping event
Apple on Monday announced it will have a one-day shopping event on November 27, the day after Thanksgiving.
∞ Line dancers take over the Microsoft Store
We all know that Microsoft blatantly copied the Apple retail store strategy, but Microsoft wasn’t content with stealing something that worked, they felt the need to add to it.
∞ Microsoft poaching Apple store managers and sales staff
Microsoft is beginning to look to Apple for more than just inspiration for its retail stores, the company is now also starting to hire away its retail employees.
∞ New Jersey Apple Store thieves caught on video
For the second time in three months thieves were caught on video robbing an Apple retail store.
∞ Tax-free weekend brings customers to the Apple Store
This weekend shoppers in Missouri can enjoy shopping without paying tax on a lot of items, including computers.
∞ 13 alternatives to a Microsoft Guru
Microsoft, I feel bad. Honestly, I do. First you copy everything that Apple does and you fail miserably (don’t even ask me or I’ll bring up the Zune) and now you want to copy Apple’s retail strategy. I took you … Continued
∞ Seriously Microsoft, a Guru in your retail stores?
I really need to stop being so surprised at the lengths companies will go to to copy the success of Apple’s products, culture, and now apparently, even its retail stores.
∞ Microsoft retail: Like putting a junkyard next to a Mercedes dealer
So, Microsoft has announced they will begin opening retail stores this fall. I actually laughed out loud when I heard the next part–they will put some of them right next to Apple retail stores.
∞ Apple Store shooter caught on video
The Arlington Police Department released surveillance footage of the man responsible for the shooting of an Apple Store employee in Virginia on Friday.
∞ Shooting at Apple Store leaves one injured
An armed robber shot and injured an Apple employee at Apple’s Clarendon retail location has left one person injured, according to a report on NBC Washington.
∞ Scottsdale Apple store showcases updated retail design
Like most everything Apple does, its retail stores are always being updated. The latest iteration is being unveiled on Friday in Scottsdale, Ariz. The Apple Store Scottsdale Quarter features a glass exterior, front to back.