A local source has shared a few photographs revealing that construction is well underway on Apple’s flagship store coming this September to an upscale mall in Ciudad de Mexico’s Polanco district.
Design head Jony Ive worked in close collaboration with Foster + Partners on restoring the historic Beaux-Arts style building to transform it into a modern store for Apple gear.
Former and current Apple Store employees vent their frustration with the changes introduced by former retail chief Angela Ahrendts just as new retail chief O’Brien has been tasked with revitalizing the company’s retail operations.
Instagram has verified O’Brien’s account. Her bio reads as follows: “Leader of retail and people at @apple. Thinking different since 1988.”
Aside from existing session recommendations accessible from within the Apple Store app, iOS 12.2 can highlight interest-based sessions right on the Lock screen.
The newest stores are the first company-run locations where fans can actually buy Samsung devices, not just try them.
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.
Apple’s outgoing retail boss has detailed her plans for life after Apple, saying she is planning to enjoy some traveling before making any new commitments.
Apple is looking to find new ways to elevate its in-store and online shopping experiences, with the goal of forging deeper relationships with its loyal customers.
A new report Wednesday claimed that the 58-year-old executive wasn’t really interested in taking the reins of another company as some feared.
Apple today announced that Angela Ahrendts, who is currently the company’s SVP of retail, will be departing in April after 5 years. Her successor will be Dierdre O’Brien, under the official title of senior Vice President of Retail + People.
It’s been confirmed that Apple Pay’s staggered launch in Target’s retail stores is underway. Previously, only Target’s iOS app accepted the mobile payments system.