Apple's Linen-Lined Proposal for Grand Central Terminal Store Set for Approval

[MacRumors]

In a report on the changing dynamics of the retail scene in Manhattan's historic Grand Central Terminal, The New York Times notes that Apple's bid for a retail store in the terminal is likely to be accepted next week. Apple is said to have delivered its proposal in "linen-lined boxes" in order to make a memorable impression.

When Apple proposed opening a store on the balcony overlooking the main hall, it submitted its bid in linen-lined boxes, as if it were a wedding present to transit officials, a source familiar with the application process said. The board is expected to approve the deal at its monthly board meeting next week.

According to the report, many longtime vendors are displeased with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's strict control over the retail aspects of Grand Central Terminal, policies that require vendors to reapply for their space through an extremely competitive process at the end of each lease term. The reapplication process has seen several vendors who had been selling in the landmark terminal for decades ousted as "better" options presented applications for the spaces.

Apple is said to be set to occupy space on the East Balcony overlooking the Main Concourse, taking the space of restaurant Metrazur, which reportedly received a buyout to terminate its lease eight years early in what may have been a specific effort to make room for Apple.

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[res1233]

Linen-lined? Stylish! Apple seems to have some sort of linen fetish lately.

 

[InuNacho]

In other news a new Apple Store is being built on top of the Luxor.

 

[3N16MA]

Apple getting sexy.

 

[Matthew Yohe]

Looked similar to this I presume?

 

[Eduardo1971]

Wow, would I like to have seen those linen-lined proposals.

Maybe someone has pictures of them taken near the Cupertino headquarters lifts.

 

[wordoflife]

Not gonna lie, but it's pretty nice.

 

[dwman]

I pity all you NYC commuters who have to go through GC on a daily basis anyway, but adding an Apple Store to attract even more masses....good luck to you.

 

[quizbizX]

Another benchmark store for Apple. I wonder though about their extended office space. Do stores have significant office space?

 

[accessoriesguy]

In other news a new Apple Store is being built on top of the Luxor.

Finally, i knew that glass structure that lights up at night resembled that of an apple retail

 

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Linen lined and messenger delivered. It's like apple is a Victorian gentleman in a top hat courting a picturesque debutante.

 

[whooleytoo]

Apple's next OS: Linenux?

With the slogan "Think Detergent".

 

[AppleScruff1]

Linen lined. Talk about arrogance.

 

[halse]

no loss

that restaurant wasn't any good anyway- much better food downstairs, in the oyster bar and the grand central market

 

[griz]

Linen lined. Talk about arrogance.

More like a touch of class. It's the difference between using white copier paper to print your resume on and using a tinted and watermarked linen textured stock.

 

[Will do good]

Less chain stores in the Grand Central station, even Apple (I'm, a big fan).

NY need the small mom & pop shop from NY to keep the place special.

 

[Doctor Q]

Linen-lined? Stylish! Apple seems to have some sort of linen fetish lately.

It's cheaper than providing free wi-fi to the entire city of New York in order to "make a memorable impression".

 

[itsmemuffins]

Linen lined, aye? Linen lined with Benjamins!

 

[ryanwarsaw]

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Linen lined and messenger delivered. It's like apple is a Victorian gentleman in a top hat courting a picturesque debutante.

LOL Yeah that's about right and afterwards Apple can ravage her quivering quim.

 

[RalfTheDog]

Sad, I have very fond memories of Metrazur. I remember sitting at the bar drinking bottled water (I was on pain killers at the time) greatly enjoying not being in as much pain from walking on a broken big toe.

 

[theheadguy]

When Apple proposed opening a store on the balcony overlooking the main hall, it submitted its bid in linen-lined boxes, as if it were a wedding present to transit officials...

Hubris doesn't exist at Apple? They're practically bursting at the seams with it.

 

[Masterotas]

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Knew about this months ago, from my sources. Gotta love apple!! Was wondering how they'd pair Apples Grand Central with Grand Central. Can you say another billion in profits

Apple to 1000!!!

 

[Navdakilla]

wow.. Apple is doing big things

Me like

 

[bbbb4b]

I pity all you NYC commuters who have to go through GC on a daily basis anyway, but adding an Apple Store to attract even more masses....good luck to you.

Why would you pity us?
Grand Central is a glorious historical space. And it's filled with fantastic food and retail. (Of course my statement is redundant; everyone knows Apple doesn't open landmark stores in spaces that don't have that criteria.)

 

[MrCrowbar]

Apple's next OS: Linenux?

With the slogan "Think Detergent".

They'll just shorten it to Linux and buy the trademarks.