If you think you’re having a rough morning after your New Year’s festivities, an Apple Store in Paris’ opera district is still trying to determine just how much hardware was stolen after four or five armed thieves robbed the store three hours after it had closed. More »
Today, Apple has confirmed that they will be opening their first store in South American in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In an email sent to Brazilian press, Apple said that they’re looking forward to opening the new store in Brazil, where they “already have long standing customers,” and they “hope to win many more each day.”
It’s been speculated that Apple was going to open up a store in Brazil, after several job listings on their website went live and pointed to locations in both Brazil and Istanbul, Turkey. Apple still hasn’t officially said anything about a possible Istanbul store, but we’re guessing that it’s definitely coming after hearing today’s news.
Apple currently has almost 400 stores located all across the world, with 250 of them located in the US. The Rio store marks the first time that an Apple store will be located in South America, meaning that Apple will soon have stores on four out of the seven continents on Earth. Apple plans to open between 30-35 more stores in 2013, 75% of which will be located outside the US.
Apple has not yet revealed the actual location of the Rio de Janeiro store, or the official date that it would open, but it could likely happen early next year. Apple certainly doesn’t have a huge franchise when it comes to retail locations, which makes a visit to an Apple store that much more special, but the company is looking to bolster its store footprint throughout the next few years.
[via 9to5Mac]
Apple to open first store in South America is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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It’s no surprise that Apple Stores generate a lot of revenue, but according to a recent report, Apple Stores bring in a little over $6,000 in sales per square foot, making it the number one top-performing brick-and-mortar store in the US, beating out second-place Tiffany & Co. by $3,000 — over twice as much.
According to a Retail Sails analysis, Apple Stores brought in $6,050 in sales per square foot in the United States in 2012. That’s more than double the next store chain on the list, luxury retailer Tiffany & Co. Apple also beat out other boutique operations, such as Coach, Vera Bradley and Michael Kors, which all averaged between $1,000 and $2,000 per square foot.
Big box stores like Costco and Sam’s Club are bringing in the highest sales volume per store, but Apple ranks among the top 10 on that list as well, which is certainly impressive since they’re essentially the only one on the list that doesn’t have thousands of stores strung all over the country. Overall, though, Apple brought in an average of $51,148,000 per store in 2012.
Apple‘s 2012 sales per square foot is an improvement from last year, where they averaged $5,626 per square foot, but they still remained at the top of the list. The company reported $4.2 billion in retail sales during their Q4, and they also opened 33 new stores in 2012, resulting in a total of 390 Apple Retail locations worldwide.
[via Fortune]
Apple Stores rake in $6,000 in sales per square foot is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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There must be an enormous amount of iPhone-related idiocy showing up at the Genius Bar because now before Apple will allow you to make a reservation, the company prompts you to kindly reset your phone. More »
The new Apple Store in Palo Alto just opened a few weeks ago, and while its design is indisputedly gorgeous, some are complaining that the place is too loud. They’re even using scientific instruments to try to prove it! Deep breath people. It’s not as bad as it sounds. We’re going to get through this. More »
It looks like the Cupertino-based technology behemoth has just updated its Apple Store app on iOS just in time for upcoming Holiday season. A quick look at the Apple Store app for the iPhone, the iPad, and iPod touch reveals that it has been ramped up to version 2.4. So, what can iOS users expect from the update? First, the Apple Store on iOS will now allow users to buy new gift cards and even email them to people they know from the app. This new functionality, which is only available in the U.S. for now, can be accessed by using the new Passbook app. But probably the more exciting new feature in version 2.4 is the capability to use Siri to help users find prices and products. Of course, your device must have Siri first in order to enjoy this feature. You can get the Apple Store app for iOS here.
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Apple Store app for iOS updated with iWork pre-install option and performance enhancements, Grand Central Station Apple Store viewable on iOS devices,
Just in case you thought the Lightning to micro-USB connector was Europe-only (to stave off that pesky European Commission), Apple has decided to sell it stateside as well. The tiny choking hazard recently made its way to the company’s online store in the US for $19 each (over in Europe, it’s £15 / €19), and brick-and-mortar locations will probably get them too — if they’re not in stock already. We’re not sure if there’s a huge demand for this, but if you’re a recent iPod, iPhone, or iPad (Mini or 4th gen) owner with a plethora of existing micro-USB cables, an adapter like this could help lighten your nest of wires.
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Due to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the iPad mini launch in New York City may not be as big as past launches for Apple. The company’s flagship store on 5th Avenue (nicknamed “The Cube”) hasn’t seen any damage to the outside or the inside, so Apple is planning on launching the iPad mini on schedule, which is at 8 AM ET tomorrow morning.
Hurricane Sandy might be long and gone, but the northeast US is still in bad shape. It’s reported that there’s still no power in New York City from 34th Street and below, and there’s no direct subway trains to Manhattan from Brooklyn and Queens. Plus, there’s no PATH service from New Jersey and no Staten Island ferry service yet.
Many areas of the city are still flooded, and those who are trying their hand at driving again are having a hard time getting anywhere, either because of blocked streets, or heavy traffic. Plus, all three major airports in the area (JFK, Newark, and Laguadia) were closed for several days and are obviously still trying to make up for thousands of delayed and cancelled flights, which may take awhile to catch up from.
With all that said, it’s still practically impossible to get anywhere in the city unless you walk or ride a bike, but even that may be met with issues. No predictions have been made to see how many people might show up for the iPad mini launch at NYC locations, but it’s safe to say that the device may be low on local residents’ lists.
[via Fortune]
Image via Flickr
iPad mini NYC launch may see shorter lines due to Hurricane Sandy is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Nike is expanding the availability of their Nike+ FuelBand personal fitness accessory and will have them available at all Apple Stores in the US, UK, and Canada starting today. The Nike+ FuelBand is also coming in two new color variants, “White Ice” and Black Ice,” which are the Fuelband’s third and fourth colors on top of “Black Steel” and “Ice.”
In addition to the Apple Store, the FuelBand will also be available via Nike’s online and physical retail stores in the US, UK, and Canada, and will be available in the new colors as well. This is specifically good news for Canadians, since it’s the first time the FuelBand is becoming available other than from a gray market source.
The Nike+ FuelBand is designed to measure your daily activity and produce a score, called NikeFuel, which represents how much you’ve accomplished throughout the day. You can also check out time, calories and steps for a more traditional measure on the device’s small digital display — great for those who want basic readouts.
Nike aims the device at not only athletes, but also everyday people who want to be fitness conscious. The FuelBand is compatible with the iPhone 4, 4S, and iPhone 5, as well as any 3rd-generation or later iPod Touch. The FuelBand costs $150 (£129 in the UK), and is available starting today via Nike and Apple Stores.
Nike+ FuelBand gets two new colors, now available in US, UK, and Canada Apple Stores is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Hurricane Sandy is incoming, and most of the northeast will be hammered with high winds and lots of rain, with some flooding in the mix as well. Stores all across the New York and New Jersey are preparing for possible flooding, especially the 5th Avenue Apple Store in New York City, which is situated underground.
Photos have emerged showing that Apple has barricaded its main entrance with sandbags that stand about a foot-and-a-half tall. Apple’s flagship store is enclosed by nothing but glass. It’s strong glass nonetheless, and it will most likely stay standing throughout the hurricane, but that doesn’t mean water won’t be able to get in.
To add even more protection to the store’s assets, photos taken by bystanders reveal that all of the products on the store’s tables are wrapped in some form of plastic to protect them in case flood levels reach higher than the tables. Plus, it looks like Apple tethered each device to the table, so that the water won’t carry them away.
One concern for Apple and maybe others is that if the glass cube does come crashing down, looters will most likely have a hay day, so hopefully Apple added some other barricades around the store to prevent thieves from jumping in and taking their share of iPad minis, MacBooks, and iPhones. In the meantime, we hope everyone stays safe during the hurricane and that you aren’t out waiting in line for a video game.
[via Cult of Mac]
Top image via The Atlantic
Apple’s 5th Avenue flagship store prepares for Hurricane Sandy is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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