Comments on: Still Another UK Store ID’d http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/ news and information about Apple Inc.'s retail stores Sun, 07 Sep 2008 02:06:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Robin http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-28322 Robin Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:43:48 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-28322 The new MK store opens on Saturday 1 March. It's taken a really long time to fit out; hope it was worth it. The new MK store opens on Saturday 1 March.

It’s taken a really long time to fit out; hope it was worth it.

]]> By: Robin http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-27846 Robin Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:08:45 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-27846 Still no actual sign of the store opening + no media annoucements as far as I am aware. However I have it on reasonable authority that it will be open before Easter. Still no actual sign of the store opening + no media annoucements as far as I am aware.
However I have it on reasonable authority that it will be open before Easter.

]]> By: Robin http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-25979 Robin Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:01:14 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-25979 The 8th has come and gone and still no Apple shop, they have just changed the hoarding colour from white to dark grey. An Apple rep. working in John Lewis at the other end of the Centre told me that they didn't stock cables, but 'a new Apple shop has just opened up the road and you can get one there'. I explained it had not opened. Why the secrecy? Is this usual? The 8th has come and gone and still no Apple shop, they have just changed the hoarding colour from white to dark grey.

An Apple rep. working in John Lewis at the other end of the Centre told me that they didn’t stock cables, but ‘a new Apple shop has just opened up the road and you can get one there’. I explained it had not opened.

Why the secrecy? Is this usual?

]]> By: david http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-25872 david Tue, 04 Dec 2007 22:28:30 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-25872 hi all, the apple store is opening this saturday, and yes the store is quite deep as i work in one of the units near it and its planned to be a double story store, with a new concept being used for the first time in the u.k. they have never done anything like it apparently. well only 4 days left. All exciting times!!! hi all, the apple store is opening this saturday, and yes the store is quite deep as i work in one of the units near it and its planned to be a double story store, with a new concept being used for the first time in the u.k. they have never done anything like it apparently. well only 4 days left. All exciting times!!!

]]> By: john http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-22897 john Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:51:01 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-22897 Opens on the 8th Opens on the 8th

]]> By: Robin http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-18755 Robin Thu, 01 Nov 2007 14:31:28 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-18755 The security man told me they had another 4 weeks work left to fit it out, but no official opening date yet. The location is shown on the Midsummer Arcade website http://www.midsummerplace.co.uk/forShoppers/storeGuide/storeMap.asp?mapID=O&storeName=Apple&storeCategory= The security man told me they had another 4 weeks work left to fit it out, but no official opening date yet.

The location is shown on the Midsummer Arcade website http://www.midsummerplace.co.uk/forShoppers/storeGuide/storeMap.asp?mapID=O&storeName=Apple&storeCategory=

]]> By: Mark N http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-17515 Mark N Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:22:01 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-17515 Was there today. Snuck a peek through the hoarding and it is nowhere near ready yet. Just a shell full of workmen drinking tea! Was there today.

Snuck a peek through the hoarding and it is nowhere near ready yet.

Just a shell full of workmen drinking tea!

]]> By: Kevin http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-17058 Kevin Mon, 22 Oct 2007 09:15:59 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-17058 Is there any news on the store opening date yet? Is there any news on the store opening date yet?

]]> By: Mark Wilson http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-16740 Mark Wilson Sat, 20 Oct 2007 18:06:52 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-16740 It's quite possible that the unit is quite deep as it is located close to the large Debenhams store. Conincidentally (with the iPhone launch next month), it's also diagonally opposite a large O2 store. It’s quite possible that the unit is quite deep as it is located close to the large Debenhams store. Conincidentally (with the iPhone launch next month), it’s also diagonally opposite a large O2 store.

]]> By: Mark http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-15483 Mark Tue, 02 Oct 2007 09:50:54 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-15483 I think its more likely to coincide with the launch of Leopeard than with iPhones launch. Is there a date for leopards launch yet? Macexpolive begins on Oct 25th so I imagine that might be a good date. I think its more likely to coincide with the launch of Leopeard than with iPhones launch.

Is there a date for leopards launch yet?

Macexpolive begins on Oct 25th so I imagine that might be a good date.

]]> By: fur http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-14600 fur Wed, 19 Sep 2007 07:56:55 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-14600 I can confirm the location, and that they're fitting up the store now - my other half has personally spoken to the person in charge of the store opening. Normally fitting takes ~2 weeks, but with Apple's particular requirements plus the fact that it's a large store (it doesn't look massive from the front - perhaps it's deeper than most?) it is likely to take longer. In a recent conversation with an Apple representative, the rep. said that while he can't confirm anything openly, Apple is "fully aware" of the timing coincidence of this opening and a certain other event (which given the context of the conversation was undoubtedly the UK iPhone sales launch on the 9th of November). I can confirm the location, and that they’re fitting up the store now - my other half has personally spoken to the person in charge of the store opening.

Normally fitting takes ~2 weeks, but with Apple’s particular requirements plus the fact that it’s a large store (it doesn’t look massive from the front - perhaps it’s deeper than most?) it is likely to take longer.

In a recent conversation with an Apple representative, the rep. said that while he can’t confirm anything openly, Apple is “fully aware” of the timing coincidence of this opening and a certain other event (which given the context of the conversation was undoubtedly the UK iPhone sales launch on the 9th of November).

]]> By: gem http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-14577 gem Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:10:16 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-14577 I was in the Apple store in Southampton yesterday and saw the manager there training guys and he kept saying "its pretty much like this in all stores so I'm sure it will be for you in milton keynes" (the things you learn whilst sitting at the genius bar, eh. Didnt realise at the time - should have asked when they were opening sorry! Apparently they'll be hanging out in Soton all week (tho I won't be, so cant ask, sorry) Guess they'll be opening quite soon tho if they are training what seemed to be either creatives or geniuss about that stuff already. I was in the Apple store in Southampton yesterday and saw the manager there training guys and he kept saying “its pretty much like this in all stores so I’m sure it will be for you in milton keynes” (the things you learn whilst sitting at the genius bar, eh. Didnt realise at the time - should have asked when they were opening sorry! Apparently they’ll be hanging out in Soton all week (tho I won’t be, so cant ask, sorry) Guess they’ll be opening quite soon tho if they are training what seemed to be either creatives or geniuss about that stuff already.

]]> By: dd http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-14436 dd Sun, 16 Sep 2007 16:28:24 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-14436 the apple store is planning on being opened mid october 2007 as they are currently inputing the store as we speak. the apple store is planning on being opened mid october 2007 as they are currently inputing the store as we speak.

]]> By: trudi Blamires http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-9021 trudi Blamires Sat, 07 Jul 2007 11:13:02 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-9021 Please could I know date of opening of Milton Keynes store. Need to replace desk top, considering Apple, would like to go to a store and have teaching after possible purchase. Have not used Apple before. Thanks. [IFO -- Expansion plans for The Centre:MK were put on hold in early June, 2007, so it's not clear when the additional retail space will become available for Apple or other retailers.] Trudi Blamires Please could I know date of opening of Milton Keynes store. Need to replace desk top, considering Apple, would like to go to a store and have teaching after possible purchase. Have not used Apple before. Thanks. [IFO -- Expansion plans for The Centre:MK were put on hold in early June, 2007, so it's not clear when the additional retail space will become available for Apple or other retailers.]

Trudi Blamires

]]> By: dd http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-8415 dd Sat, 30 Jun 2007 23:01:47 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/02/23/still-another-uk-store-idd/#comment-8415 i work in Midsummer Place, and had it confirmed that it is going where Mexx used to be as it is being converted into two units. Apple will be placed next to Schuh and then the other side a new Puma store which is located next to a Footlocker. i work in Midsummer Place, and had it confirmed that it is going where Mexx used to be as it is being converted into two units. Apple will be placed next to Schuh and then the other side a new Puma store which is located next to a Footlocker.

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