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22 more fake Apple stores found in Kumming, China
Well it turns out that fake Apple stores are much more lucrative than previously thought. A few weeks after the very existence of fake Apple stores was brought to the forefront, Reuters is reporting that authorities in the Chinese city of Kumming have happened upon another 22 counterfeit Apple retail stores. Initially, only 5 were […]
Continue reading...Fifth Avenue Apple Store renovations include larger, seamless pieces of glass
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
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Apple this summer began a multi-million dollar renovation effort at its flagship “Cube” store on Fifth Avenue in New York – and now we’re getting word as to what changes Apple plans on making. Initially, word was that Apple was going to remove the glass and its accompanying connection hardware and reinstall the cube. Now […]
Continue reading...Apple files lawsuit targeting fake Apple Stores
Monday, August 8, 2011
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Quick question: What do you see in the photo above? An Apple employee helping out a curious customer? Sure, it might look that way, but the photo above is actually from one of those famed counterfeit Apple retail stores in China. Yep, whereas Apple used to have a problem with people producing iPhone knockoffs, Apple […]
Continue reading...Apple taps global search firm of Egon Zhender to help find replacement for departing Ron Johnson
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
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With Apple’s retail mastermind Ron Johnson set to become the CEO of JC Penny next fall, Apple is currently looking for a replacement for one of its most important executive positions – Senior VP of Retail. While the position may at first glance appear less important than some of Apple’s other executive slots, remember that […]
Continue reading...Man brings goat into Apple retail store [Video]
Monday, August 1, 2011
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Mark Malkoff had an interesting observation. As far as he could tell, customers in Apple retail stores could do whatever they wanted. In fact, Apple gave customers so much leeway that it seemingly welcomed patrons to sing songs, record online videos, and even bring in housepets. Malkoff had even heard rumors of Apple Store patrons […]
Continue reading...Apple’s retail expansion continues with plans to open 23,000 retail front in NYC’s Grand Central Terminal
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
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Continuing its trend of opening up grandiose Apple stores in historic and iconic locations, Apple stands poised to open up a gigantic 23,000 square foot retail store in New York’s Grand Central Station. Apple has reportedly already inked a 10-year lease with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Real Estate and Leasing division. The upcoming retail store […]
Continue reading...Chinese authorities investigating fake Apple Stores – Report
Monday, July 25, 2011
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Following reports and a number of photos detailing counterfeit Apple Stores in the Chinese city of Kumming, Chinese industrial and commercial authorities have begun taking a closer look at all electronics shops in the area. The inspections were carried out after three self-named “Apple Stores” were exposed via the Internet, but are not authorized by […]
Continue reading...Employee at fake Apple Store in China explains: We want to sell quality products
Sunday, July 24, 2011
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Apple is no stranger to competitors copying its products. From Microsoft to Samsung, Apple’s tasteful hardware and intuitive software is often emulated but rarely duplicated. To be fair, when a company is as innovative as Apple is, being copied just comes with the territory. Copying products is one thing, but copying Apple’s entire retail store […]
Continue reading...New Taiwanese animation depicts fake Apple Stores in China [Video]
Friday, July 22, 2011
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These Taiwanese animation shorts are ridiculous, and Next Media Animation’s latest entry is a typically hilarious depiction of those fake Apple stores in China. And just for old times sake, here’s a Taiwanese news station’s depiction of the iPhone 4 Antennagate situation.
Continue reading...Detailed, counterfeit, and fake Apple Stores spring up in China
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
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A huge portion of Apple’s record breaking revenue recorded during the quarter gone originated in China. During yesterday’s earnings conference call, Apple COO Tim Cook explained that Apple had only begun to scratch the surface in China. Indeed, with reports that Apple may soon ink a deal with China Mobile and its 600 million+ subscribers, […]
Continue reading...Apple to spend $6.7 million to replace iconic Glass Cube at NYC’s Fifth Avenue store
Thursday, June 16, 2011
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Apple’s flagship “Cube” store on Fifth Avenue in NYC not only generates an insane amount of cash for Apple, it just also happens to be one of the most photographed “landmarks” in the world. Back in 2009 we noted that the Cube, according to Flickr, was the 28th most photographed landmark in the world and […]
Continue reading...Apple retail guru Ron Johnson leaves to become CEO of JC Penney
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
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One of the secrets to Apple’s success has been the strong executive team Steve Jobs assembled upon returning to Apple and subsequently assuming the CEO position. One of those executives was Ron Johnson, a retail vet from Target who helped spearhead Apple’s retail initiative in the face of overwhelming odds and detractors. Today, Apple boasts […]
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Thursday, August 11, 2011
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