Apple Store in Pittsburgh Moving Next Month

[MacRumors]

Just hours after we published a long list of Apple Stores that are opening or closing this year, Apple has announced one more.

The existing Apple Shadyside opened in 2004​

Apple Shadyside in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania will be on the move next month, with the store set to relocate from 5508 Walnut Street to 5436 Walnut Street. The new store is in a two-floor unit that was previously occupied by clothing brand Gap. Apple has completed extensive renovations to the unit, which has an all-new facade.

The new store will be holding its grand opening on Saturday, August 9 at 10 a.m. local time, according to Apple's website. It is located just west of Bellefonte Street, just steps away from Apple's existing store on Walnut Street.

The new store is significantly larger than the original Apple Shadyside, which will be closing as part of the shuffle. It will have an updated design, which typically includes an Apple Pickup station for in-store pickup of online orders, and often a Genius Bar with varied table and seat heights for improved accessibility. Apple's newer stores also use more engineered wood, whereas classic stores made extensive use of stainless steel.

Apple Shadyside first opened in September 2004, so the company has already been doing business on Walnut Street for more than 20 years.

Thanks, Jordan Leven!

Article Link: Apple Store in Pittsburgh Moving Next Month

 

[Justin Cymbal]

Nice to see a lot of of the midwestern stores getting renovated in recent months - Cleveland’s Crocker Park store recently got renovated and a brand new Apple Store is planned for downtown Detroit

Hard to believe that Pittsburgh has a total of 3 Apple stores (within the city limits) even though the population of Pittsburgh is just over 300,000

Boston only has one Apple Store and has a population of over 650,000

I think Pittsburgh has more Apple Stores per capita (within city limits - not metro area) than any other city in the world if I’m not mistaken

 

[GrahamMonty]

Well the store is moving to another address on Walnut Street, so I’m not sure the last sentence is exactly appropriate—apple will be doing business on walnut street for the foreseeable future

 

[goonie4life9]

That's right, folks, the tiny startup that could, Apple, is once again on the bleeding edge of retail. They discovered the current Walnut Street store just wasn't quite delighting customers any more. So, they had to pull that store. Fortunately, they already had another store lined up. For the first time EVER, the Walnut Street store will feature Apple's best-in-class, two story layout. And Apple didn't stop there. This store will also feature the ALL NEW, game-changing pickup experience and the return of the customer favorite Genius Bar. Apple can't wait to see the incredible things customers are able to do with, and through, the ALL NEW Walnut Street store. Apple thinks you're gonna love it!

 

[jordanleven]

Nice to see a lot of of the midwestern stores getting renovated in recent months - Cleveland’s Crocker Park store recently got renovated and a brand new Apple Store is planned for downtown Detroit

Hard to believe that Pittsburgh has a total of 3 Apple stores (within the city limits) even though the population of Pittsburgh is just over 300,000

Boston only has one Apple Store and has a population of over 650,000

I think Pittsburgh has more Apple Stores per capita (within city limits - not metro area) than any other city in the world if I’m not mistaken

That's wild! I had no idea that PGH was unique in that capacity but you're right — we have around 1 store per 100k. How does Boston proper only have one store?!

 

[billykendall]

Actually, the Walnut street store is the ONLY store located within "city limits." The South Hills Village store and the Ross Park store are both located in suburban malls in the "metro area." Just saying......

 

[iObama]

Rumor has it they're moving to the Shadyside of town ayeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

 

[bbitz]

Nice to see a lot of of the midwestern stores getting renovated in recent months - Cleveland’s Crocker Park store recently got renovated and a brand new Apple Store is planned for downtown Detroit

Hard to believe that Pittsburgh has a total of 3 Apple stores (within the city limits) even though the population of Pittsburgh is just over 300,000

Boston only has one Apple Store and has a population of over 650,000

I think Pittsburgh has more Apple Stores per capita (within city limits - not metro area) than any other city in the world if I’m not mistaken

Shadyside is the only one in the city limits, Ross Park Mall is a Pittsburgh mailing address, but it's in Ross Township. The South Hills Village location is also a Pittsburgh mailing address, but is in Bethel Park and Upper St. Clair.

 

[DocMultimedia]

Shadyside sounds pretty funny. But I'm sure some think Coconut Grove sounds funny.

 

[Justin Cymbal]

Shadyside is the only one in the city limits, Ross Park Mall is a Pittsburgh mailing address, but it's in Ross Township. The South Hills Village location is also a Pittsburgh mailing address, but is in Bethel Park and Upper St. Clair.

interesting. I did some research just now and came across this article that explains the historical significance of ‘USPS mailing routes’ which are apparently often confused with the actual Pittsburgh city limits:

Why boroughs outside of Pittsburgh can still use the city’s name on mail

Even if you live outside of the city’s limits, the U.S. Postal Service will still recognize Pittsburgh, based on ZIP codes and established routes.

www.wesa.fm

 

[Justin Cymbal]

That's wild! I had no idea that PGH was unique in that capacity but you're right — we have around 1 store per 100k. How does Boston proper only have one store?!

The Greater Boston metro area has about 8 stores and the CambridgeSide Galleria store is relatively close to the flagship Boylston St. store (in Boston proper)

I think a much larger percentage of the Boston metro population lives in the suburbs than is typical of most US cities especially comparable ones like Chicago, DC & LA and that’s where 7 of the 8 stores are located

Our main Boston store hasn’t been remodeled since it opened in 2008 so perhaps that may be a store that Apple is considering renovating in the near future. Apple did just purchase that building earlier this year:

Apple buys its Back Bay store for $88 million - The Boston Globe

At about $3,500 per square foot, the deal is one of the most expensive of its kind statewide in recent years, Boston Business Journal reported.

www.bostonglobe.com

 

[JoshCalvetti]

(I live in Pittsburgh)

Once you factor in that it’s 3 stores to the entire metro area, which has I think about 2.7m people, it makes a bit more sense

 

[pablorph]

I love visiting locations all over the world via Google Earth. Usually starts with a news article and a location that I try to find without using a search feature.

I pulled up Philadelphia and began my search. Found Walnut Street in Philly and tracked down the address: 5436 Walnut Street. No way, it is in the middle of a bunch of 2 story houses. I looked, and looked again. It was not there. Begrudgingly, I resorted to search and found the Apple Walnut Store but at 1607 Walnut Street. What the heck, is MacRumors crazy or can't read? That's when I found out I can't read. It's Pittsburg stupid not Philly.

But what a coincidence that there is a Walnut store in both towns.

 

[svish]

Good to know. Lot of new store openings and closing. A bigger store is good.

 

[DarthBradicus]

interesting. I did some research just now and came across this article that explains the historical significance of ‘USPS mailing routes’ which are apparently often confused with the actual Pittsburgh city limits:

Why boroughs outside of Pittsburgh can still use the city’s name on mail

Even if you live outside of the city’s limits, the U.S. Postal Service will still recognize Pittsburgh, based on ZIP codes and established routes.

www.wesa.fm

This is not unique to Pittsburgh. For example, most of what people think of as Las Vegas is not even in Las Vegas, although they use a Las Vegas address.

As far as Pittsburgh goes, most 152xx ZIP codes use Pittsburgh as the city name, although in many cases you can use the actual town’s name as well. I avoided using Pittsburgh in my address whenever I could when I lived near the city.

Also, Allegheny County, where the 3 Apple Stores are, has a population of over 1.2 million. The metro area, which includes surrounding counties but is mostly rural with small towns, is over 2 million.

 

[Arytonsenna]

Someone should make an iPhone App where people can put in a destination they'd like to go, say "Apple Store", and the App would then tell them where the nearest one is, its hours of operation, etc. I bet such an App would really take off.

 

[thejadedmonkey]

And there will still be no parking.

 

[ckelley]

And there will still be no parking.

And there will still be a parking garage on Bellefonte St.

 

[TruthWatcher412]

interesting. I did some research just now and came across this article that explains the historical significance of ‘USPS mailing routes’ which are apparently often confused with the actual Pittsburgh city limits:

Why boroughs outside of Pittsburgh can still use the city’s name on mail

Even if you live outside of the city’s limits, the U.S. Postal Service will still recognize Pittsburgh, based on ZIP codes and established routes.

www.wesa.fm

Yeah it’s interesting. I live just past the city limits but still am considered Pittsburgh. There’s places much further out than me that are too.

 

[MacFan782040]

I love visiting locations all over the world via Google Earth. Usually starts with a news article and a location that I try to find without using a search feature.

I pulled up Philadelphia and began my search. Found Walnut Street in Philly and tracked down the address: 5436 Walnut Street. No way, it is in the middle of a bunch of 2 story houses. I looked, and looked again. It was not there. Begrudgingly, I resorted to search and found the Apple Walnut Store but at 1607 Walnut Street. What the heck, is MacRumors crazy or can't read? That's when I found out I can't read. It's Pittsburg stupid not Philly.

But what a coincidence that there is a Walnut store in both towns.

The Shadyside location is actually really cool. Because it's just in a neighborhood. With low rise houses and apartments, old sidewalks, local bars and restaurants. It feels like it's on a classic American main street, not in a suburban mall.

Pittsburgh is HIGHLY underrated. One of the best cities.