Yes, but Samsung is positioning themselves to control the whole widget - hardware and software - just like Apple. Controlling the retail experience will be part of that, just like Apple. It's disgusting that they are mimicking Apple, but I think they might actually be successful.
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Samsung Hires Apple Retail Store Designer in Retail Push
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Yes, but Samsung is positioning themselves to control the whole widget - hardware and software - just like Apple. Controlling the retail experience will be part of that, just like Apple. It's disgusting that they are mimicking Apple, but I think they might actually be successful.
I am excited
I just hope the new Samsung stores sell
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I just hope the new Samsung stores sell
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Questions: If you were looking to improve your retail standing wouldn't you look to hire the best talent possible for their expertise? Wouldn't you ideally like to have that person understand your industry and products? If your goal is to improve your retail presence and sell more wouldn't you want someone with a proven track record from one of the best retail companies in the world?
The questions are rhetorical. I know the answer.
What would you say if Samsung hired people from the following companies with the goal of improvement: Nike, Burberry, Yves Saint Laurent, Blackberry, and Cumulus Media. Would that be okay? Probably right?
Are Apple employees exempt from being recruited?
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Because the MR moderators say that's derogatory and have already slapped my hand once.
Not to doubt your words but is that even possible? Can buildings be patented? So a source would be very useful.
Exactly. But I think they need a face, too. It doesn't have to be a Steve Jobs, running the company. But they need someone to be an ambassador for the brand. Samsung makes some pretty cool stuff, but the brand itself isn't cool.
I'm not sure why Microsoft pushed for their own stores to begin with. They have too many products...and boring ones. Not that Office needs to be "exciting", but who goes into a retail store to purchase a copy of Office?? Apple's model works for them. They can show off their machines, and there's only a few of them.
To which sinking ship are you referring? Surely not Apple, unless you believe the DOOMED posters.
I just find it humorous since Samsung is continually accused of copying Apple. If they wanted to shed the moniker of copier of all things Apple, then they probably shouldn't hire this guy. The point is, Samsung doesn't care. Is this the one guy in the whole world best suited for the job? I don't know. Maybe. Samsung couldn't find one other talented, highly capable individual with the designs skills and vision that Samsung is looking for that didn't come from Apple? Maybe not.
It's just ironic, I guess. And funny.
It'll be interesting to see how this plays out. Apple used the retail stores to enhance its own brand and it became a virtuous cycle, brand and store popularity fueling each other. However, Apple was never considered a cheap brand and their stores reflected that. For me, Samsung is synonymous with cheap. And selling a cheap brand in a fancy store doesn't work.
edit: I'd assume that they'd hire an Apple guy to go for a similar look-and-feel. However, it is possible that the guy will be asked to use his general retail experience to develop a concept that's more closely aligned with Samsung's 'brand'.
edit: I'd assume that they'd hire an Apple guy to go for a similar look-and-feel. However, it is possible that the guy will be asked to use his general retail experience to develop a concept that's more closely aligned with Samsung's 'brand'.
Hmm. My guess is that he didn't get along with the new head of Apple Retail, the former CEO from Burberry... and decided to find another opportunity.
As for all the comments in this thread about irony, being sued, etc... welcome to the real lives of professionals. People tend to stay within their line of expertise.
Right now, if you want to work for the top mobile device sellers in the world, there's Apple and Samsung.
Heck, just last year Apple hired away Samsung's senior CPU designer, to build custom Apple chips.
As for all the comments in this thread about irony, being sued, etc... welcome to the real lives of professionals. People tend to stay within their line of expertise.
Right now, if you want to work for the top mobile device sellers in the world, there's Apple and Samsung.
Heck, just last year Apple hired away Samsung's senior CPU designer, to build custom Apple chips.
Yet another reason to NOT buy anything Samsung
Asians love to copy,they don't innovate.They did it with camera's cars, tv's.Luckly Apple has deep pockets.Other companies are not so fortunate.
I try to avoid anything made by Samsung.
Asians love to copy,they don't innovate.They did it with camera's cars, tv's.Luckly Apple has deep pockets.Other companies are not so fortunate.
I try to avoid anything made by Samsung.
Really? That's your guess? And not that they threw a big pile of money at him to join Samsung?
Who knows...
What's so silly about them? In the real lives of professionals there are non-compete agreements and buy-outs etc. I have no idea what his particular contract called for but neither do you. It's just as easily to speculate one way as it is the other.
Amen. I will never buy anything with the name Samsung on it. Can't help it if it is built in memory in my new iPhone or something like that.
Samsung are rats. People say 'Apple don't innovate anymore' or 'Apple is too closed'. And then they buy some Google controlled Samsung piece of plastic ****. Why?
Job Requirements: Must be able to copy Apple Store in every detail.
"We no copy Joe, we invent internet" sincerely HamStrung
"We no copy Joe, we invent internet" sincerely HamStrung
Well, I don't seem to see anyone dying of the flu or smallpox anymore so I would say that, yes, pharmaceuticals seem to be doing something.
I understood your reference because I know what computer components do. I just don't care about your disappointment.
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