Plans are in motion to upsize one of the last remaining mini-stores that Apple opened in 2004, a concept meant to prove that smaller stores sales are almost as much as larger stores. Various sources say the Westfield Oakridge (N. Calif.) store will move from its tiny corner space to the full-sized space #1360 near Sears, perhaps as early as this fall. Building permits show that Apple recently renovated at least two storage spaces behind the former Booksmart store, which recently relocated last week. That vacancy will be combined with the new storerooms to create the future full-size Apple store, providing over three times the space of the mini-store. Of the nine original mini-stores, four have already been upgraded to full-size spaces, while planning or construction is underway on another four stores. Plans for full-sizing the Rockaway (NY) store are not known.
The current store (red) will move later this year to a larger space (yellow) close by in the mall.
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