New Apple Stores?

[Sayhey]

Portland Area Store to open May 19th

As noted over at ifoAppleStore the website for the Bridgeport Village Mall in Tualatin, Oregon indicates the new Apple store will open there on May 19th. This is an unusually early posting of an opening date by a mall and may well disappear soon at Apple's request.

 

[Kal-EL]

The following article is from the April 6th edition of the local Rochester newspaper.


Apple to open store at Eastview


Computer manufacturer takes B. Dalton Books space


Mary Chao
Staff writer


(April 6, 2005) — Apple Computer Inc. is to open its first Rochester-area store this summer at Eastview Mall.

Apple Store will take over the 3,600-square-foot space occupied by B. Dalton Books, which is closing, said Dennis Wilmot, vice president and regional director of leasing at Wilmorite Property Management, which operates the mall.

Apple Computer does not comment on future store openings, said Apple spokesman Fletcher Cook.

But Wilmot said that Apple, with stores in Buffalo and Syracuse, has been eyeing the Rochester area. "As these higher-tier retailers saturate major markets, they are moving into secondary markets."

Wilmorite has been negotiating with Apple Computer for two years. But because the mall is 98 percent occupied, finding the right space took some time, Wilmot said.

The first Apple store opened in 2001, and there are now 103 across the country. The concept has been popular with consumers because of its interactivity, Cook said.

Apple retail shops also offer workshops on topics ranging from using iPod and iDVD to creating music with the GarageBand recording software.

Apple Computer's retail segment recorded $551 million in sales during the first three months of the year, double what it earned during the first quarter last year, Cook said.

Apple's entry into the Rochester retail scene comes a year after Gateway Inc. closed all 188 U.S. stores, including one in Henrietta. Those stores also were dedicated to sales of a single brand of computer.

Since Apple started opening its own stores, the company has been hit by lawsuits from computer resellers across the country alleging that Apple engaged in unfair business practices and breach of contract.

But Tolga Soyata, president of Soyata Computers in Henrietta, doesn't mind the competition. Soyata has been selling Apple products for the past year.

"Corporate customers are not going to go to Eastview Mall and pick up computers," he said. "If anything, it will make our business stronger."

MCHAO@DemocratandChronicle.com




I am getting really exited. I think I will be spending too much time/money there though. It could be dangerous.

 

[aranhamo]

Salt Lake City

I went by the Gateway yesterday. They've taken down the scaffold-thing that used to have various flags on it and have torn up the asphalt in that area on the north end of the mall, across from the Olympic Legacy Plaza. Presumably this will be the location of the future Apple Store. So they've at least started construction...

 

[Sayhey]

Three new locations

Apple's "Search Jobs" web page reveals three new locations. Dallas will be getting a new store in the downtown Northpark Center, the long rumored Irvine Spectrum Center is also among the new listings, and lastly the Boston area will be getting a new store in Hingham on Derby Street. No individual job listings are posted yet for any of the new locations.

 

[echeck]

I went by the Gateway yesterday. They've taken down the scaffold-thing that used to have various flags on it and have torn up the asphalt in that area on the north end of the mall, across from the Olympic Legacy Plaza. Presumably this will be the location of the future Apple Store. So they've at least started construction...

Nice timing, aranhamo. I was just gonna leave a post asking you if you had been down to the Gateway to check on the progress.

I went to the Gateway website a couple weeks ago and there was a pdf file with a map telling where the new expansion was going to be.

At least construction has began, but it still seems very unlikely that there will be a June 1st opening. I really want to make it down there for the Opening as I've never been to one before. The problem is I need to make sure and put in for vacation time at work so I can get down there. Hopefully an updated opening date comes soon.

 

[Sayhey]

wdlove,

while the new Derby Street location isn't the downtown high profile store you've been looking for, it does, along with the Braintree, help "encircle" Boston with stores. No word yet on the exact location in Hingham, but the fact that it is called Derby Street suggests that this is not a mall location. This will also make six stores in the Boston area, counting the five Mass stores and the one NH store, and that is getting you folks into what must be a priority zone for Apple. Any word on the progress over at Braintree?

edit: btw here is updated list of 2005 stores.

1. Nagoya Sakae, Japan - opened 1/22
2. St. John's Town Center - Jacksonville, Florida - opened 3/18
3. South Shore Plaza - Braintree, Massachusetts
4. Century City - Los Angeles, California - to open in May
5. Lincoln Road - Miami Beach, Florida
6. Pioneer Place - Portland, Oregon
7. The Gardens at Palm Beach - Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
8. La Cantera - San Antonio, Texas
9. Green Hills - Nashville, Tennessee
10. Woodland - Grand Rapids, Michigan
11. The Woodlands - Houston, Texas
12. Gateway Mall - Salt Lake City, Utah
13. Yorkdale - Toronto, Canada
14. Bluewater - Kent, England
15. Bullring - Birmingham, England
16. Crabtree Valley - Raleigh, North Carolina
17. Bridgeport Village - Tualatin, Oregon
18. Manhattan Village - Manhattan Beach, California
19. Penn Square - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
20. Pentagon City - Arlington, Virginia
21. Garden State Plaza - Paramus, New Jersey
22. Northbrook Court - Northbrook, Illinois
23. Florida Mall - Orlando, Florida
24. Beverly Center - Los Angeles, California
25. Shibuya - Tokyo, Japan
26. Flatiron - New York City, New York
27. Eastview Mall - Victor, New York
28. Annapolis Mall - Annapolis, Maryland
29. Northpark Center - Dallas, Texas
30. Irvine Spectrum Center - Irvine, California
31. Derby Street - Hingham, Massachusetts
32. Midtown - New York City, New York

 

[Sayhey]

Apple's "Search Jobs" web page now has the much talked about Mid-town location listed. Curiously, it is listed as "New York - Midtown - TX." Assuming that New York City wasn't annex by the state of Texas and I didn't notice, I'm guessing the "TX" is a typo. It is the first official confirmation of the midtown location. No individual job listings as yet.

 

[wdlove]

wdlove,

while the new Derby Street location isn't the downtown high profile store you've been looking for, it does, along with the Braintree, help "encircle" Boston with stores. No word yet on the exact location in Hingham, but the fact that it is called Derby Street suggests that this is not a mall location. This will also make six stores in the Boston area, counting the five Mass stores and the one NH store, and that is getting you folks into what must be a priority zone for Apple. Any word on the progress over at Braintree?

Thank you once again Sayhey. I appreciate yoru good memory. Haven't heard anything more about Braintree, other than the original two store openings are boarded up with an Apple logo on the wall.

Will have to find out the actual address in Higham. There is a mall on Derby Street. It seems my dream of a falg ship store in Bost0onb isn't any closer. Come on Steve.

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?&countryid=250&country=US&address=92%20Derby%20Street&city=Hingham&state=MA&zipcode=02043

 

[Lacero]

Why would Apple not open a Apple Store in San Antonio, TX or Austin, TX. It is not easy to drive all the way from SA to Houston or Dallas.

 

[Sayhey]

Why would Apple not open a Apple Store in San Antonio, TX or Austin, TX. It is not easy to drive all the way from SA to Houston or Dallas.

There is an Apple store in Austin (Barton Creek) and there is one that will be opened in the La Cantera shopping center in San Antonio later this year.

 

[starbellie]

I find it odd that they quote Soyata which hasn't been around here long, at least in the Apple world. The Apple Store in Eastview woulnd't most likely impact them much due to the difference in locations. Check out ifo 4/11/05 for a recent change in events at Eastview itself. Sounds like a change of heart? If true, I'm quite happy with the results.

The following article is from the April 6th edition of the local Rochester newspaper.


Apple to open store at Eastview


Computer manufacturer takes B. Dalton Books space


Mary Chao
Staff writer


(April 6, 2005) — Apple Computer Inc. is to open its first Rochester-area store this summer at Eastview Mall.

Apple Store will take over the 3,600-square-foot space occupied by B. Dalton Books, which is closing, said Dennis Wilmot, vice president and regional director of leasing at Wilmorite Property Management, which operates the mall.

Apple Computer does not comment on future store openings, said Apple spokesman Fletcher Cook.

But Wilmot said that Apple, with stores in Buffalo and Syracuse, has been eyeing the Rochester area. "As these higher-tier retailers saturate major markets, they are moving into secondary markets."

Wilmorite has been negotiating with Apple Computer for two years. But because the mall is 98 percent occupied, finding the right space took some time, Wilmot said.

The first Apple store opened in 2001, and there are now 103 across the country. The concept has been popular with consumers because of its interactivity, Cook said.

Apple retail shops also offer workshops on topics ranging from using iPod and iDVD to creating music with the GarageBand recording software.

Apple Computer's retail segment recorded $551 million in sales during the first three months of the year, double what it earned during the first quarter last year, Cook said.

Apple's entry into the Rochester retail scene comes a year after Gateway Inc. closed all 188 U.S. stores, including one in Henrietta. Those stores also were dedicated to sales of a single brand of computer.

Since Apple started opening its own stores, the company has been hit by lawsuits from computer resellers across the country alleging that Apple engaged in unfair business practices and breach of contract.

But Tolga Soyata, president of Soyata Computers in Henrietta, doesn't mind the competition. Soyata has been selling Apple products for the past year.

"Corporate customers are not going to go to Eastview Mall and pick up computers," he said. "If anything, it will make our business stronger."

MCHAO@DemocratandChronicle.com




I am getting really exited. I think I will be spending too much time/money there though. It could be dangerous.

 

[bensmom243]

Derby Street Shops, Hingham

Will have to find out the actual address in Higham. There is a mall on Derby Street. It seems my dream of a falg ship store in Bost0onb isn't any closer. Come on Steve.

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The Derby St. Shops are an upscale outdoor shopping center in Hingham, MA. It is probably about 15 minutes from the Braintree South Shore Plaza location, but should be a good location for them.

 

[Sayhey]

I guess I was hoping for too much based on the name "Derby Street." If there is a mall there, then it is the probable location.

Still six stores is important. That places Boston on the same level as Chicago, with only NYC, LA, SF, and DC/Baltimore having more stores. It is also the only one of two (along with DC) of these metro areas without a high-profile store. More and more, I'm convinced of Apple's seeming plan to surround high-profile urban stores with many regular sized stores in the major metro areas. For Boston to continue that pattern, a downtown stand-alone store can't be too far away. Of course, I don't know the particulars of availability of property in Boston. Where do you folks, wdlove or anyone else in the area, think Apple should be shooting for?

 

[wdlove]

I guess I was hoping for too much based on the name "Derby Street." If there is a mall there, then it is the probable location.

Still six stores is important. That places Boston on the same level as Chicago, with only NYC, LA, SF, and DC/Baltimore having more stores. It is also the only one of two (along with DC) of these metro areas without a high-profile store. More and more, I'm convinced of Apple's seeming plan to surround high-profile urban stores with many regular sized stores in the major metro areas. For Boston to continue that pattern, a downtown stand-alone store can't be too far away. Of course, I don't know the particulars of availability of property in Boston. Where do you folks, wdlove or anyone else in the area, think Apple should be shooting for?

Sayhey, you really have me excited now. Can't begin to describe the feeling. I talked to my wife about a location. SOHO in Nw York is in an artistic area. A possibility could be around the Berkley School of Music, BU, Kenmore, Or Back Bay area. There are some buildings that could be a possibility. Now to really dream that Apple could actually be looking.

 

[homerjward]

There is an Apple store in Austin (Barton Creek) and there is one that will be opened in the La Cantera shopping center in San Antonio later this year.

seriously?! thats ****ing awesome!!! still, that's loosely "in san antonio." it's way out on I-10 somewhat near Fiesta Texas. w00tness anyway! when's it opening?

 

[Sayhey]

seriously?! thats ****ing awesome!!! still, that's loosely "in san antonio." it's way out on I-10 somewhat near Fiesta Texas. w00tness anyway! when's it opening?

Yes, seriously. Apple has been advertising for job position for the new store since December of last year. As far as I know it does have a San Antonio address even if it is a "developing" part of town. As to an opening date, the La Cantera mall is scheduled to open on Mexican Independence Day - Sept. 16th. The Apple store could open at the same time or shortly there after.

wdlove, I don't want to get your hopes too high. I have no information that it will happen - only that it looks to me that it fits Apple's retail plan. "Soon" could mean anywhere from 6 months to 2 years in this kind of stuff. The critical thing is finding the right location. That is why I asked what do you think are suitable locations?

 

[Toeknee]

Yeah they seem to be moving right along with the construction of the new mall. I go over there everyday because I go to UT-San Antonio and they got most of the main stores either complete or getting there. Most of the parking lots are done and barring some extreme weather here they should get it done by September. Knowing how Apple likes to open stores on Saturday it might open on the 17th... don't hold me to that though. And yes ... i've already applied for a job there

 

[homerjward]

Yeah they seem to be moving right along with the construction of the new mall. I go over there everyday because I go to UT-San Antonio and they got most of the main stores either complete or getting there. Most of the parking lots are done and barring some extreme weather here they should get it done by September. Knowing how Apple likes to open stores on Saturday it might open on the 17th... don't hold me to that though. And yes ... i've already applied for a job there

i know this has prolly been asked many times, but what's the minimum age to work at an apple store?

 

[Daveway]

Any word on a New Orleans location yet?

 

[Toeknee]

i know this has prolly been asked many times, but what's the minimum age to work at an apple store?

You know I think I saw this on the application but i'm not quite sure what the age limit is. 17 maybe 16 i'm not too sure to be honest

 

[wdlove]

wdlove, I don't want to get your hopes too high. I have no information that it will happen - only that it looks to me that it fits Apple's retail plan. "Soon" could mean anywhere from 6 months to 2 years in this kind of stuff. The critical thing is finding the right location. That is why I asked what do you think are suitable locations?

Thank you Sayhey, I will be patient, patience is a part of being a Mac fan. I do trust your expertise, you haven't led a stray so far.

 

[Sayhey]

Thank you Sayhey, I will be patient, patience is a part of being a Mac fan. I do trust your expertise, you haven't led a stray so far.

Thanks for the vote of confidence, wdlove. I see the Hingham store now is listing individuals job openings. This is the starting of the usual 3-6 months period between these listings and the store opening. Let's hope there are no unexpected construction delays this time. No such listings yet for the Midtown, Dallas, or Irvine stores.

edit: Apple now has an official opening time and date for the Palm Beach Gardens, Florida store. It will open on April 23rd at 10:00 am.

 

[jkeithh]

Any word on a New Orleans location yet?

I am beginning to think we aren't ever going to get one.

 

[wheezy]

It's about time...

I saw SLC UT on the list...I'm happy, It's about time! There's nothing in the far mid west here....about 3 years late for the Olympics though....

 

[iGary]

Stilll waiting on news about the Annapolis store...says late 2005.

Guess before X-Mas.