Apple is scheduled to open a brand new brick-and-mortar store in Kawasaki, Japan this coming Saturday, December 14, marking its tenth store opening in the 127 million people country.
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The Apple Store app brings passes for in-store pickups to the Wallet app
The next time you order something from Apple for in-store pickup using their official shopping app for iPhone and iPad, you'll be able to add a corresponding pass directly to the Wallet app.
Apple Stores now hosting new art-based augmented reality experiences
Apple announced today that new art-based Today at Apple augmented reality experiences are now available in Apple Stores around the world, featuring works by leading contemporary artists, curated in partnership with New York's New Museum.
Construction is underway on Apple’s first Latin American flagship retail store
Apple should open the first Mexican flagship store in September as part of its Latin American retail push, joining the company's existing smaller store in the country which opened in September 2016 at Mexico’s Centro upmarket Santa Fe mall.
Check out photos of Apple’s Carnegie Library store ahead of grand opening this Saturday
Apple today previewed its upcoming retail store at the renovated Carnegie Library in Washington, D.C. Scheduled to open this Saturday, May 11 at 10am local time, it restores the Beaux-Arts style building, located in Mount Vernon Square, transforming its original circulation desk along with skylight area into a double-height atrium and the Forum—in Apple talk, a gathering space for shoppers where free Today at Apple sessions take place.
The Apple Store: brand building became more important than serving shoppers
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and Matthew Townsend have conducted interviews with several current and former retail employees at Apple who claim that the iPhone maker's vaunted brick-and-mortar stores have become less shopping-friendly in recent years.
Apple’s newly appointed retail boss Deirdre O’Brien joins Instagram to detail her world tour of company stores
Deirdre O’Brien, who was promoted to Apple's Senior Vice President of Retail + People after the departure of ex retail head Angela Ahrendts, is touring Apple Stores around the world to familiarize herself with Apple's retail efforts, documenting her experiences on Instagram.
Siri in iOS 12.2 can recommend relevant Today at Apple sessions on the Lock screen
Starting with iOS 12.2, Siri can recommend Today at Apple sessions that are relevant to you, right on the Lock screen, based on your interests as well as Safari and app usage. These are in addition to the existing, not-so-smart recommendations available within the Apple Store app.
Samsung is launching three new stores in the US as Galaxy turns 10
Samsung announced Friday that it will be opening three new company-run retail stores in the United States as it gears up to unveil a tenth-anniversary Galaxy lineup on February 20.
Ralph Lauren refutes speculation that Angela Ahrendts might join the luxury fashion maker
Following speculation that Apple's outgoing retail chief Angela Ahrendts might take up a significant role at Ralph Lauren, the fashion firm has now shot down that rumor as unfounded.
Angela Ahrendts post-Apple: traveling, could take up a role at Ralph Lauren & more
Angela Ahrendts, Apple's outgoing Senior Vice President of Retail, has detailed her plans for life after Apple at Ralph Lauren’s fashion show Thursday morning, revealing that she is planning to enjoy some traveling before making any new commitments.
Cook to troops: Apple to “elevate” its in-store and online shopping experiences
Apple's retail boss and former Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts will be leaving the company “for new personal and professional pursuits,” Apple announced Tuesday, and now Tim Cook has issued an internal memo to retail employees announcing the management shakeup.