Why No Apple store in Ireland?

[miles01110]

You know, it might not be that Apple's unwilling to open stores/iTMS in Ireland, but there are certain laws or requirements set by the Irish government that don't agree with Apple's policies. It's a subjective argument which one should yield if that's indeed the case.

 

[Kardashian]

You know, it might not be that Apple's unwilling to open stores/iTMS in Ireland, but there are certain laws or requirements set by the Irish government that don't agree with Apple's policies. It's a subjective argument which one should yield if that's indeed the case.

I thought they had an iTMS??

 

[Marble]

Surely the HQ is only there for tax purposes. Next thing you know they'll move to Gibraltar!

 

[miles01110]

I thought they had an iTMS??

Ah, maybe it's just the movie downloads they don't have yet.

 

[MRU]

^ They....


Yes... us do have iTunes store and have had one for a long time.



Sad that they may be moving to the UK, Cork really doesn't need that many job losses at a time in like this.....

 

[shanec2008]

All the way to NYC!

I'm so sad that there is no Apple store in Ireland. I had to get my MacBook in PC World, how ironic is that! I'm actually going to New York. The 5th avenue Apple Store is actually the main reason I convinced my mum to bring me, going in December 2009, can't wait!lol

 

[lorcan7]

Apple Stores In Ireland

Apple are planning a retail store in Dublin. It won't be here for at least 2 years!! Not in Dundrum or Blanchardstown either. Rumoured to be in the old Dunnes on Grafton St!!

There are 3 Apple Shop's open in Ireland now. 2 in Dublin, PC World Liffey Valley and PC World Airside and 1 in PC World in Cork. All owned by Apple with Apple employees working in them. They are proper Apple Shop's with Tables and consultation Bars!!

It's a good sign that Apple do want to break into the Irish Market!!

 

[MTI]

Does the iPhone support gaelic?

 

[lorcan7]

Apple Moving?

Apple are defo not moving out of Cork. It's where the AppleCare headquarters are based and where they make the high end Mac's. Hanover St and Stockley Park are the 2 HQ's in the UK!! There are more campus' around Europe too but no plans to close any, especially not Cork which has prob the most staff and departments in Europe.

 

[mac-nutt]

Why no Apple Store in Ireland (Republic)?

Well, that is simple - Money! If you live in Ireland as I do you know Ireland makes things very difficult to do business. Look at Dell! Ireland is TOO expensive to hold a major business. This country thinks they have a corner on the market and have something so special being in Ireland. Ireland is shooting themselves in the foot by making business so difficult. Ireland will never have an Apple store in Dublin, Cork or anywhere until they make some changes.
You can sign the online petition but it will still do no good. Apple knows it is not good business to deal here and will stay away. There are too many good countries willing to welcome Apple with open arms. Irish - continue taking your Apple business to the north, its your only option for the foreseeable future!

 

[VaatiKaiba]

Well, that is simple - Money! If you live in Ireland as I do you know Ireland makes things very difficult to do business. Look at Dell! Ireland is TOO expensive to hold a major business. This country thinks they have a corner on the market and have something so special being in Ireland. Ireland is shooting themselves in the foot by making business so difficult. Ireland will never have an Apple store in Dublin, Cork or anywhere until they make some changes.
You can sign the online petition but it will still do no good. Apple knows it is not good business to deal here and will stay away. There are too many good countries willing to welcome Apple with open arms. Irish - continue taking your Apple business to the north, its your only option for the foreseeable future!

To be honest, I don't think that's the problem... Apple already operates in Ireland in Cork, so I don't think it's that they think Ireland is too expensive from an operating point of view. They just haven't opened any retail units here, and that could be to do with rent rates, etc.

What seems strange to me is that Apple don't have any TV ads here. I see them all the time on UK channels, for the iPods especially, but only O2's iPhone ads are actually on IE channels. It's almost as if Apple isn't trying to increase it's marketshare in Ireland!

 

[lorcan7]

Or alternatively call into us An Apple Shop in Shop within PC World, owned by Apple and we are employed by Apple!! Why go to the north when you can get the same service and products in 1 of these stores?

I have a workshop tonight for 20 people on iMovie. Where else in Ireland can you get this service?

APPLE SHOP!!!

 

[Danindub]

Apple Store in Dublin

Well, it looks like there will be one soon: http://idaytoday.blogspot.com/2010/01/first-apple-store-in-dublin-ireland.html


Hurray!