Apple Shows New Mini-Stores

jimsowden · Oct 14, 2004, 04:08 PM

Apple today announced that they will open 6 new mini retail stores this 16th. They will be in:
Palo Alto, CA;
San Jose, CA;
Santa Rosa, CA;
Tukwila, WA;
Bridgewater, NJ;
Rockaway, NJ.

Pictures and Article on AppleInsider

With the new, even better styling, and the availability to put them almost anywhere there is need, I think these will be a hit!

Peyote · Oct 14, 2004, 04:23 PM

No PM G5's?

Very nicely designed environment.

im_noahselby · Oct 14, 2004, 05:21 PM

I think it's very dissapointing to have an official Apple Store and not have any PM's or cinema displays on display. Do they even sell PM's? I understand that Apple is all about simplicity and elegance, but in my oppinion there is a lot of wasted floor space in their new mini retail locations. I don't know, it's just a few thoughts I had...

Noah

runplaysleeprun · Oct 14, 2004, 05:22 PM

they look a little..... to clean cut. I would be semi-aprehensive from entering one if it were empty like the first picture. it would be like walking into a futuristic dentist's office...
also, seems to be a lot of wasted floor space in the middle. maybe a partioned rack (a mini-version of those in current apple stores) with select software?

im_noahselby · Oct 14, 2004, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by runplaysleeprun

they look a little..... to clean cut. I would be semi-aprehensive from entering one if it were empty like the first picture. it would be like walking into a futuristic dentist's office...
also, seems to be a lot of wasted floor space in the middle. maybe a partioned rack (a mini-version of those in current apple stores) with select software?

I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels this way...

Noah

Whigga Spitta · Oct 14, 2004, 05:31 PM

How are they going to sell anything with out a cash register?

dethl · Oct 14, 2004, 05:37 PM

Maybe New Mexico will finally get an Apple Store! Even if it is just a mini retail store, it would be better than nothing.

MacRumors · 08:59 PM

AppleInsider reports that Apple unveiled the next step in its retail store strategy today. The new 'mini' stores are an all-new design featuring stainless steel walls and seamless white floors and ceilings. The mini store is half the size of Apple's smallest store to date.

The first six mini stores will open this Saturday at 10 a.m. in Palo Alto, CA; San Jose, CA; Santa Rosa, CA; Tukwila, WA; Bridgewater, NJ; and Rockaway, NJ. These are to be additions to the 84 existing Apple retails stores around the United States, bringing the total of retail stores to 93 as of this coming weekend.

The new stores will feature a full line of iPods, laptops and the iMac G5 desktop. In addition, the stores will offer third party products, on-site repair on all Apple products, and a miniature Mac Genius Bar.

Since the opening of the first Apple retail store in May 2001, Apple retail stores have attracted almost 50 million visitors and recently generated revenues of almost $1.2 billion in the company's 2004 fiscal year.

mrdhammer · Oct 14, 2004, 07:01 PM

Yes, but will they be staffed by midgets?

MattG · Oct 14, 2004, 07:02 PM

STOP! ENOUGH STORES IN CALIFORNIA!

The nearest one to me is like 2+ hours away. California has like 30 stores now!!! Put some stores in other places, Apple!!

BornAgainMac · Oct 14, 2004, 07:09 PM

Lots of California stores. You would think Apple has a 50% marketshare over there.

cslewis · Oct 14, 2004, 07:09 PM

Ah, I like it. Very simple, smooth, and compact. Just like Apple computers! I think the resmblance is more than a design coinsidence...

coumerelli · Oct 14, 2004, 07:10 PM

I wonder what the markets will be? I'd LOVE to see one here in Madison, WI! Are these supposed to go where the larger stores would not reach? I can't believe that entirely as there is yet ANOTHER store in Palo Alto, now.

CTerry · Oct 14, 2004, 07:14 PM

As a Brit I can see this coming in handy as Apple expands internationally. One of these in me local PC World would be a godsend.

ijimk · 07:23 PM

AWESOME! More apple store means one might have a shot of being closer to where i live. Right now closest is 20-25 mins away. GO apple!!

Bring more to MARYLAND APPLE!

AoWolf · Oct 14, 2004, 07:16 PM

Sweet one in Daytona beach please.

jholzner · Oct 14, 2004, 07:17 PM

I can't believe they won't be carrying eMacs at these mini stores!

cslewis · Oct 14, 2004, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jholzner

I can't believe they won't be carrying eMacs at these mini stores!

Or PowerMacs. Or Displays.

AoWolf · Oct 14, 2004, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jholzner

I can't believe they won't be carrying eMacs at these mini stores!

Great point they could lose one or two of the minis and put one in.

zakee00 · Oct 14, 2004, 07:23 PM

you guys should feel LUCKY to be 25mins away from the closest apple store. i'm about 3 hours away, and thats on a PLANE. yeah, i live in alaska. and WTH is up with all of the stores in CA?!?!? i think they should expand and build an apple store in anchorage

Calvinatir · Oct 14, 2004, 07:29 PM

They put Apple stores where the money is!! lol

Brian Haworth · Oct 14, 2004, 07:31 PM

Goddammit.
I've been waiting on that Santa Rosa apple store for 9 months, and they open when I'm out of town.

nosen · Oct 14, 2004, 07:38 PM

Great idea, Apple!

Lancetx · 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattG

STOP! ENOUGH STORES IN CALIFORNIA!

I agree! At least no more until every other major U.S. metro area with a population of over one million has one first anyway. They are getting better about it with the ones that have opened recently and are planned, but they pretty well have California saturated now I do believe.

hotwire132002 · Oct 14, 2004, 07:41 PM

Those new stores look awesome. Even better than the current ones, in my opinion. I just wish, like everyone else, that they'd put one near me--nearest Apple store for me is ~4 hours.

Oct 14, 2004, 04:08 PM	#1
jimsowden macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA	New Apple "mini" Retail Store Apple today announced that they will open 6 new mini retail stores this 16th. They will be in: Palo Alto, CA; San Jose, CA; Santa Rosa, CA; Tukwila, WA; Bridgewater, NJ; Rockaway, NJ. Pictures and Article on AppleInsider With the new, even better styling, and the availability to put them almost anywhere there is need, I think these will be a hit! __________________ King Donko of Punchstania

Oct 14, 2004, 04:23 PM	#2
Peyote macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2002	No PM G5's? Very nicely designed environment. __________________ G5 PowerMac 2.7 Ghz DP (NEED GFX CARD!) Mac Mini 1.25 GHz iMac G4 800

Oct 14, 2004, 05:31 PM	#6
Whigga Spitta macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Can you say Chi-City??	How are they going to sell anything with out a cash register? __________________ www.samjorden.com

Oct 14, 2004, 06:58 PM	#8
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Apple Shows New Mini-Stores AppleInsider reports that Apple unveiled the next step in its retail store strategy today. The new 'mini' stores are an all-new design featuring stainless steel walls and seamless white floors and ceilings. The mini store is half the size of Apple's smallest store to date. The first six mini stores will open this Saturday at 10 a.m. in Palo Alto, CA; San Jose, CA; Santa Rosa, CA; Tukwila, WA; Bridgewater, NJ; and Rockaway, NJ. These are to be additions to the 84 existing Apple retails stores around the United States, bringing the total of retail stores to 93 as of this coming weekend. The new stores will feature a full line of iPods, laptops and the iMac G5 desktop. In addition, the stores will offer third party products, on-site repair on all Apple products, and a miniature Mac Genius Bar. Since the opening of the first Apple retail store in May 2001, Apple retail stores have attracted almost 50 million visitors and recently generated revenues of almost $1.2 billion in the company's 2004 fiscal year. Last edited by Doctor Q : Oct 14, 2004 at 08:59 PM.

Oct 14, 2004, 07:02 PM	#10
MattG macrumors 68030 Join Date: May 2003	Hey Apple, if you're reading this: STOP! ENOUGH STORES IN CALIFORNIA! The nearest one to me is like 2+ hours away. California has like 30 stores now!!! Put some stores in other places, Apple!!

Oct 14, 2004, 05:21 PM	#3
im_noahselby macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada	I think it's very dissapointing to have an official Apple Store and not have any PM's or cinema displays on display. Do they even sell PM's? I understand that Apple is all about simplicity and elegance, but in my oppinion there is a lot of wasted floor space in their new mini retail locations. I don't know, it's just a few thoughts I had... Noah

Oct 14, 2004, 05:22 PM	#4
runplaysleeprun macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chicago, IL	they look a little..... to clean cut. I would be semi-aprehensive from entering one if it were empty like the first picture. it would be like walking into a futuristic dentist's office... also, seems to be a lot of wasted floor space in the middle. maybe a partioned rack (a mini-version of those in current apple stores) with select software?

Oct 14, 2004, 05:37 PM	#7
dethl macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Cruces, NM	Maybe New Mexico will finally get an Apple Store! Even if it is just a mini retail store, it would be better than nothing.

Oct 14, 2004, 07:01 PM	#9
mrdhammer macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2004	Yes, but will they be staffed by midgets?

Oct 14, 2004, 07:09 PM	#11
BornAgainMac macrumors 68030 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Resident	Lots of California stores. You would think Apple has a 50% marketshare over there.

Oct 14, 2004, 07:09 PM	#12
cslewis macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: 40º27.8''N, 75º42.8''W	Ah, I like it. Very simple, smooth, and compact. Just like Apple computers! I think the resmblance is more than a design coinsidence... __________________ "Oh my god! They're all just wannabe OCers!"

Oct 14, 2004, 07:10 PM	#13
coumerelli macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: state of confusion.	I wonder what the markets will be? I'd LOVE to see one here in Madison, WI! Are these supposed to go where the larger stores would not reach? I can't believe that entirely as there is yet ANOTHER store in Palo Alto, now. __________________ They say that if you play a Microsoft CD in backwards it plays Satanic music....That's nothing. If you play it forward it installs Windows!!!

Oct 14, 2004, 07:14 PM	#14
CTerry macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2004	As a Brit I can see this coming in handy as Apple expands internationally. One of these in me local PC World would be a godsend.

Oct 14, 2004, 07:16 PM	#15
ijimk macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Here	AWESOME! More apple store means one might have a shot of being closer to where i live. Right now closest is 20-25 mins away. GO apple!! Bring more to MARYLAND APPLE! __________________ ijimk 60 gig iPod 5g; iPod shuffle; dual 1.8 ghz G5 nVidia 6800, 2 gig ram; 20" Cinema display; 1.8 ghz Macbook Pro Last edited by ijimk : Oct 14, 2004 at 07:23 PM.

Oct 14, 2004, 07:16 PM	#16
AoWolf macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Daytona Beach	Sweet one in Daytona beach please. __________________ I do not exist 1.6 Ghz. MacBook Air

Oct 14, 2004, 07:17 PM	#17
jholzner macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL	I can't believe they won't be carrying eMacs at these mini stores! __________________ "Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life." -Terry Pratchett. http://homepage.mac.com/jholzner

Oct 14, 2004, 07:23 PM	#20
zakee00 macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alaska	you guys should feel LUCKY to be 25mins away from the closest apple store. i'm about 3 hours away, and thats on a PLANE. yeah, i live in alaska. and WTH is up with all of the stores in CA?!?!? i think they should expand and build an apple store in anchorage __________________ 15" 1.25GHz Alubook 512MB AE 80GB 4200RPM Mobility Radeon 9600 Pro 64MB Custom built AMD 3000+ @2.5GHz 1GB Ram 6800GT @Ultra iPhone 8GB

Oct 14, 2004, 07:29 PM	#21
Calvinatir macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: LA	They put Apple stores where the money is!! lol

Oct 14, 2004, 07:31 PM	#22
Brian Haworth macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Santa Rosa, CA, USA	Goddammit. I've been waiting on that Santa Rosa apple store for 9 months, and they open when I'm out of town. __________________ "Music is the only thing in this world, with the exception of sneezing and looking at the sunset, that takes you to a place that's above the mundane. Everything else is just bull**." - Stephan Jenkins The Core Ascendency

Oct 14, 2004, 07:38 PM	#23
nosen macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ct, us	Great idea, Apple!

Oct 14, 2004, 07:41 PM	#25
hotwire132002 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cadillac, MI	Those new stores look awesome. Even better than the current ones, in my opinion. I just wish, like everyone else, that they'd put one near me--nearest Apple store for me is ~4 hours. __________________ Mac Pro 8x 2.8Ghz + 10GB RAM; MBP Unibody 2.53, 4GB, 500GB; 16GB iPhone 3G! My Video Production Business Bio & Blog My local news site

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