Comments on: Finally…Birmingham To Open http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/04/07/finallybirmingham-to-open/ news and information about Apple Inc.'s retail stores Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:48:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Tansau http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/04/07/finallybirmingham-to-open/#comment-4381 Tansau Sat, 14 Apr 2007 22:41:14 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/04/07/finallybirmingham-to-open/#comment-4381 More photos from the Birmingham Grand Opening: http://www.flickr.com/photos/karmacology/sets/72157600076526334/ More photos from the Birmingham Grand Opening:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/karmacology/sets/72157600076526334/

]]> By: Tansau http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/04/07/finallybirmingham-to-open/#comment-4376 Tansau Sat, 14 Apr 2007 20:24:12 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/04/07/finallybirmingham-to-open/#comment-4376 Some photos from the Birmingham Grand Opening: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mojodenbowsphotostudio/ More as soon as the Flickr API is available again... Some photos from the Birmingham Grand Opening:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mojodenbowsphotostudio/

More as soon as the Flickr API is available again…

]]> By: Doug R. http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/04/07/finallybirmingham-to-open/#comment-4340 Doug R. Sat, 14 Apr 2007 05:06:54 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/04/07/finallybirmingham-to-open/#comment-4340 Apple is already in Orlando, maybe not Orlando proper, but still Orlando none the less. Apple stores are in the Mall at Millenia and the Florida Mall. Apple is already in Orlando, maybe not Orlando proper, but still Orlando none the less. Apple stores are in the Mall at Millenia and the Florida Mall.

]]> By: Skeeter http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/04/07/finallybirmingham-to-open/#comment-4314 Skeeter Fri, 13 Apr 2007 19:01:00 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/04/07/finallybirmingham-to-open/#comment-4314 Drove by the store on lunch today.. no more plywood hiding the big APPLE logo. Looking very good for the opening tomorrow morning. Drove by the store on lunch today.. no more plywood hiding the big APPLE logo. Looking very good for the opening tomorrow morning.

]]> By: Jeff http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/04/07/finallybirmingham-to-open/#comment-4293 Jeff Fri, 13 Apr 2007 03:04:53 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/04/07/finallybirmingham-to-open/#comment-4293 Cletus - There's been rumors of a store going into Mobile. I would think their highest priority in Florida would have to be Orlando, although to some extent their chronology is driven by availability of storefront locations at a particular moment. Tom - it might have been easy to miss this elsewhere on the site, but on the "Stores - current & future" page... New - Bridge Street Town Centre - Huntsville, AL - This Main Street-type mall along I-565 on the city's southwest side is part of Cummings Research Park, which also includes residential and office space. It has been delayed several times, but a June 2006 site plan (pdf) of the available 550,000 s.f. retail space includes Apple as "In discussion/negotiating" for a 4,000 s.f. space in the middle of the site (#108). The city is home to Redstone Arsenal, NASA facilities and contractors. The mall will include multi-screen cinema, office space, residential area, 63 shops and restaurants, and a Westin Hotel. Features bridges over a 10-acre lake, water taxis, fountains and tree-lined walks, all with a French-Italian theme. The mall is scheduled for a late Summer 2007 opening. Job listings appeared on Monster.com on Feb. 26th. Job listing appeared on Apple's site March 1, 2007. Cletus - There’s been rumors of a store going into Mobile. I would think their highest priority in Florida would have to be Orlando, although to some extent their chronology is driven by availability of storefront locations at a particular moment.

Tom - it might have been easy to miss this elsewhere on the site, but on the “Stores - current & future” page…

New - Bridge Street Town Centre - Huntsville, AL - This Main Street-type mall along I-565 on the city’s southwest side is part of Cummings Research Park, which also includes residential and office space. It has been delayed several times, but a June 2006 site plan (pdf) of the available 550,000 s.f. retail space includes Apple as “In discussion/negotiating” for a 4,000 s.f. space in the middle of the site (#108). The city is home to Redstone Arsenal, NASA facilities and contractors. The mall will include multi-screen cinema, office space, residential area, 63 shops and restaurants, and a Westin Hotel. Features bridges over a 10-acre lake, water taxis, fountains and tree-lined walks, all with a French-Italian theme. The mall is scheduled for a late Summer 2007 opening. Job listings appeared on Monster.com on Feb. 26th. Job listing appeared on Apple’s site March 1, 2007.

]]> By: Cletus http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/04/07/finallybirmingham-to-open/#comment-4190 Cletus Wed, 11 Apr 2007 03:06:18 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/04/07/finallybirmingham-to-open/#comment-4190 The panhandle of florida is so lonely for mac people no stores anywhere... has nyone updated the us map lately? Even better sent it to the good folks at apple who are planning the stores? The panhandle of florida is so lonely for mac people no stores anywhere… has nyone updated the us map lately? Even better sent it to the good folks at apple who are planning the stores?

]]> By: speed42 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/04/07/finallybirmingham-to-open/#comment-4179 speed42 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:19:43 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/04/07/finallybirmingham-to-open/#comment-4179 I just came from the Summit where I peeked through the plywood covering the front of the Apple store. The place was full of people working to get ready for Saturday's opening, but not so full of Macs. Most of the displays were in construction. Looks like they've got a lot of work to do before 10 a.m. Saturday morning. But I can't wait! I just came from the Summit where I peeked through the plywood covering the front of the Apple store. The place was full of people working to get ready for Saturday’s opening, but not so full of Macs. Most of the displays were in construction. Looks like they’ve got a lot of work to do before 10 a.m. Saturday morning. But I can’t wait!

]]> By: Jake http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/04/07/finallybirmingham-to-open/#comment-4172 Jake Tue, 10 Apr 2007 22:10:47 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/04/07/finallybirmingham-to-open/#comment-4172 Do they give away anything at an apple store opening? [IFO-They give out commemorative T-shirts to the first 1,000 visitors. There's always a grand prize sweepstakes that includes an iMac, and sometimes 10 lesser prizes.] Do they give away anything at an apple store opening? [IFO-They give out commemorative T-shirts to the first 1,000 visitors. There's always a grand prize sweepstakes that includes an iMac, and sometimes 10 lesser prizes.]

]]> By: Tom http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/04/07/finallybirmingham-to-open/#comment-4120 Tom Tue, 10 Apr 2007 03:45:26 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/04/07/finallybirmingham-to-open/#comment-4120 Uh, I went to apple's jobs site to apply to be a genius in alabama since it was impossible to find info. They list two locations: Apply for current openings Huntsville-Bridge St-R266 Alabama Apply for future openings Birmingham-The Summit-R225 Alabama 35213 They don't list huntsville anywhere and you guys don't list it on your site. Discovery??? Uh, I went to apple’s jobs site to apply to be a genius in alabama since it was impossible to find info. They list two locations:
Apply for current openings
Huntsville-Bridge St-R266 Alabama
Apply for future openings
Birmingham-The Summit-R225 Alabama 35213

They don’t list huntsville anywhere and you guys don’t list it on your site. Discovery???

]]> By: Bill Henry http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/04/07/finallybirmingham-to-open/#comment-4087 Bill Henry Mon, 09 Apr 2007 17:59:03 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/04/07/finallybirmingham-to-open/#comment-4087 Store #28 on the Summit store directory map, between Parisians and Restoration hardware. Store #28 on the Summit store directory map, between Parisians and Restoration hardware.

]]> By: Brian Kaemepn http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/04/07/finallybirmingham-to-open/#comment-4045 Brian Kaemepn Sun, 08 Apr 2007 06:34:42 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/04/07/finallybirmingham-to-open/#comment-4045 What space is the store going in, I'd like to add it to my list Gary? [IFO-The store will be in space F1.] -Brian What space is the store going in, I’d like to add it to my list Gary? [IFO-The store will be in space F1.]

-Brian

]]> By: Doug R. http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/04/07/finallybirmingham-to-open/#comment-4039 Doug R. Sun, 08 Apr 2007 04:44:34 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/04/07/finallybirmingham-to-open/#comment-4039 I think if Apple were to come to the N.O. area, it would probably be to somewhere on the Northshore of Lake Ponchatrain(probably Slidell) since they like to build stores in "Destination" and upscale shopping malls. Last time I was in Slidell there was alot of construction taking place, it looked like alot of fancy new shopping complexes and corporate space. I think if Apple were to come to the N.O. area, it would probably be to somewhere on the Northshore of Lake Ponchatrain(probably Slidell) since they like to build stores in “Destination” and upscale shopping malls. Last time I was in Slidell there was alot of construction taking place, it looked like alot of fancy new shopping complexes and corporate space.

]]> By: Jose http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2007/04/07/finallybirmingham-to-open/#comment-4036 Jose Sun, 08 Apr 2007 02:44:02 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/2007/04/07/finallybirmingham-to-open/#comment-4036 Although I know Apple has to open new stores based on sound business metrics, I think it would be very nice if Apple opened a store in Katraina-ravaged New Orleans. Somewhere along the main shopping corridor on Canal Street or in the French Quarter would be a good location for them and close to the two street car lines. A new store would provide a real morale boost for a city needing some hope during it's long recovery efforts. And all of Louisiana and Mississippi would have yet another great reason to visit New Orleans. Although I know Apple has to open new stores based on sound business metrics, I think it would be very nice if Apple opened a store in Katraina-ravaged New Orleans. Somewhere along the main shopping corridor on Canal Street or in the French Quarter would be a good location for them and close to the two street car lines. A new store would provide a real morale boost for a city needing some hope during it’s long recovery efforts. And all of Louisiana and Mississippi would have yet another great reason to visit New Orleans.

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