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New Apple Retail Stores in 2006

UK store in Southampton to open 2/10

Apple has announced the opening date of its Southampton store in the West Quay shopping center. It will open this Saturday, February 10th at 9:00 am. The usual giveaways apply.
 
Here is the updated list of upcoming FY2007 stores. Apple has announce it will open approximately 40 stores during the FY 2007, with seven stores to open in this quarter. The following list shows stores already opened in red,) and upcoming stores confirmed by Apple's own listings (including stores with officially announced opening dates in gold, stores in the process of staff recruitment in green, and new locations which have only been listed as upcoming retail sites in black.)
  1. Topanga Mall - Canoga Park, California - opened 10/06
  2. 29th Street Mall - Boulder, Colorado - opened 10/13
  3. Otay Ranch Town Center - San Diego, California - opened 10/27
  4. ABQ Uptown Center - Albuquerque, New Mexico - opened 11/01
  5. First Colony Mall - Sugar Land, Texas - opened 11/11
  6. Kahala Mall - Honolulu, Hawaii - opened 2/10
  7. West Quay Mall, Southampton, England - opened 2/10
  8. Bentall Centre, Kingston, England - opened 2/17
  9. Coconut Point Mall - Estero, Florida - opened 2/24
  10. Fair Oaks Mall - Fairfax, Virginia
  11. Waterside Shops - Naples, Florida
  12. Chinook Centre - Calgary, Canada
  13. Cherry Hill Mall - Cherry Hill, New Jersey
  14. 899 Higuera Street - San Luis Obispo, California
  15. Romaest Mall - Rome, Italy (delayed to March 2007)
  16. Orland Square - Orland Park, Illinois
  17. Crocker Park - Cleveland, Ohio
  18. The Domain - Austin, Texas
  19. The Summit - Birmingham, Alabama
  20. Park Meadows - Littleton, Colorado
  21. Briarwood - Ann Arbor, Michigan
  22. Ft. Lauderdale - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
  23. Baybrook Mall - Friendswood, Texas
  24. Bayshore Town Center - Glendale, Wisconsin
  25. Fashion Fair Mall - Fresno, California
  26. Woodland Hills Mall - Tulsa, Oklahoma
  27. 147 Buchanan Street - Glasgow, Scotland
  28. 367 George Street - Sydney, Australia
  29. Midsummer Place - Milton Keynes, England
  30. Bridge Street Town Center - Huntsville, Alabama
  31. N. Santa Cruz Ave - Los Gatos, California
  32. Oxmoor Center - Louisville, Kentucky
  33. Holyoke Mall at Ingleside - Holyoke, Massachusetts
  34. West Town Mall - Madison, Wisconsin
  35. 77 Bahnhofstrasse - Zurich, Switzerland

The following are upcoming stores confirmed by mall websites, public documents, and press reports. No word from Apple on any of these or a word on possible opening dates as of yet. Unless they get derailed by planning difficulties, they appear to be locations of future stores.

  1. Town Square Mall - Las Vegas, Nevada (mall opening "Fall 2007")
  2. 815 Boylston Street - Boston, Massachusetts
  3. Partridge Creek - Clinton Township, Michigan (mall opening Oct. 2007)
 
New store in Sydney?

From ifoAppleStore:
Australia Store Confirmed, Located
An Apple spokesman has confirmed that the company has submitted architectural plans to the city of Sydney (Australia) for a retail store. It would be the first store in the Asian Pacific region outside Japan. Spokesman John Marx would not disclose the location of the store, saying only that Apple is working to have the store’s architectural plans approved. Tipsters have identified 367 George Street in the central business district as the location of the store. The building was formerly occupied by the Westpac banking company, and is now scheduled for an $11 million renovation that will make space for an Apple store on the ground floor. The building is about one miles from the famous Sydney Opera House, and has an all-glass façade that is reminescent of Apple’s Fifth Avenue cube, or the future Bolyston Street store in Boston.
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ifo supplies no link, but the site has a good reputation on this subject, so this could well be big news for mac fans is Australia. Needless to say this would be the first such store in the country. Good luck.

askretzinger said:
Thanks, that would be great! The one apple store in KC always seems busy, it just suprises me that they won't open more around here.
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You're welcome. It wouldn't surprise me to see a second store in the Kansas City metro area, as there are smaller markets with more than one store, but I haven't seen any rumors of it yet. As I said, I'll keep an eye out.
 
Sydney, part two

More on the proposed Sydney location from the Sydney Morning Herald:
Apple shop for downtown Sydney
February 8, 2007
Apple is finalising plans to build its first official retail stores in Australia, with at least one set for Sydney.

Recent media reports have suggested the iPod maker is also planning to open a shopfront in Melbourne, but the company would not confirm or deny this.

"We have submitted concepts for the store we'd like to build in Sydney and are working with the city to gain their approval," Apple spokesman John Marx said.

"Our stores are a huge hit in the US, Canada, UK and Japan, and we look forward to bringing the unique Apple retail experience to customers in Australia."...
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It is looking good!

iAFC said:
No retail stores in France? :confused:
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Last I heard, there was the possibility of a store this year in Paris on Beaumarchais Blvd. The Champs Elysées has been rumored to be a target for Apple to open a store, but the right location hasn't opened up as of yet. Rest assured, Paris will get a store soon.
 
Sydney, part three

ifoAppleStore has posted the finalized approved plans for the upcoming store in Sydney, Australia. It appears we have a mysterious secret "Agent 096" over in ifo's forums for breaking this story. Well done!

Sydney Store Revealed - Exclusive
After four months of work, Apple has received final approval on designs for a retail store located at 367 George Street in downtown Sydney (Australia). The architect’s drawings and photo rendering show a three-level glass façade that closely resembles the proposal for the future Boston (Mass.) store. The storefront includes a white Apple logo delicately suspended in the middle of the glass panels. The store will offer two levels of products, with the Genius Bar on the third level. View exclusive drawings and a photo rendering here.
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puckhead193 said:
anyone know whats going on with the Boston store?
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Last I had heard was that there had been approval of Apple's plans by all the various City Zoning boards, but construction had not begun. Anyone near the location who can go by and give us a report? Still no posting of job positions for the store.
 
is there a place (forum) where you can talk to apple fans in your own area?

For instance, i live close to the Norfolk, VA store and just wondering where i could find others that are close by.
 
L3X said:
is there a place (forum) where you can talk to apple fans in your own area?

For instance, i live close to the Norfolk, VA store and just wondering where i could find others that are close by.
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most big areas have user's groups and the store should be able to put you in touch with some people if they are doing their job.
 
Second Australian store?

Hot on the heels of the Sydney story, ifoAppleStore has news of another store possibly opening in the Australian city of Melbourne. This one hasn't been approved yet.

Apple Store - Melbourne Renderings
In late 2006 the Australian architecure firm Bruce Henderson Architects posted renderings of a new mixed-use development proposed for the northwest corner of Chapel Street and Toorak Road in Stonnington, a near-suburb of Melbourne (Australia). Among the retail stores on the ground floor is an Apple store....
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check out the entire story to see artist's rendering of the proposed store.
 
Apple Store opening in Bentall Centre, Kinsgton - 17th February

How on earth did I not hear about this until now? That's less than mile from my home.

Extremely happy :)
 
Blah, I wish they'd hurry-up and open some continental European stores. Here in Brussels we have some crappy re-sellers we have to deal with rather than the real deal. I was so impressed with the 5th Avenue store when I visited NYC I want that here! :(
 
kerpow said:
Apple Store opening in Bentall Centre, Kinsgton - 17th February

How on earth did I not hear about this until now? That's less than mile from my home.

Extremely happy :)
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I was about to write the exact same post! I'm a stone's throw away in Epsom and I've only just heard about this. I've had to promise the husband a Nano in exchange for him giving up his Saturday morning?! I want me one of those T shirts.... :D
 
DavoMrMac said:
Just to let you all know, I covered the opening of the Apple Store Bentall Centre in the UK today.

Full gallery here: http://www.geekanoids.co.uk

Or direct link: http://www.wikidesign.co.uk/Geekanoids/2007/02/apple-store-bentall-centre-uk-open.html

I hope you enjoy the photographs.
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Thanks for those Dave, they're great. I was there this morning - my first ever Apple Store opening! I wasn't disappointed, what with all the cheering and clapping but it was blummin' hard not to walk out with a new, un-needed Mac just for the hell of it. They sure know how to whip up a crowd! :D

My PC lovin' brother has just bought himself an iMac though after being dragged along this morning against his will so their efforts weren't in vain!
 
April Dancer said:
Originally Posted by DavoMrMac View Post
Just to let you all know, I covered the opening of the Apple Store Bentall Centre in the UK today.

Full gallery here: http://www.geekanoids.co.uk

Or direct link: http://www.wikidesign.co.uk/Geekanoids/2007/02/apple-store-bentall-centre-uk-open.html

I hope you enjoy the photographs.

Thanks for those Dave, they're great. I was there this morning - my first ever Apple Store opening! I wasn't disappointed, what with all the cheering and clapping but it was blummin' hard not to walk out with a new, un-needed Mac just for the hell of it. They sure know how to whip up a crowd! :D

My PC lovin' brother has just bought himself an iMac though after being dragged along this morning against his will so their efforts weren't in vain!
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Well, I am glad you enjoyed it too... I was there a good few hours, the staff were just so enthusiastic and helpful.
 
Yep I too went to the Kingston store opening today with my friend. It was our first store opening and I thought it was fantastic!


Jeff
 
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