Comments on: Join the IFO Scouting Team http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2008/04/29/join-the-ifo-scouting-team/ news and information about Apple Inc.'s retail stores Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:27:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: R Joel http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2008/04/29/join-the-ifo-scouting-team/#comment-30339 R Joel Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:43:37 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/?p=2677#comment-30339 Yet another ideal location on Walnut Street in the country's third most populous downtown - Center City, Philadelphia (in the 6th largest city in the country) has opened. Will that get replaced with another luxury clothing store before Apple grabs it? They've let several go, and we still have no downtown store. Amazing. The TD Bank has moved out around 16th on Walnut (having merged with Commerce Bank), and the huge, two-story-wide space in prime shopping area could be yet another possibility for a large downtown store with a glass front. Considering all you see is Macs downtown here with all the educational institutions, it's amazing no Apple Store yet exists here..... Yet another ideal location on Walnut Street in the country’s third most populous downtown - Center City, Philadelphia (in the 6th largest city in the country) has opened.

Will that get replaced with another luxury clothing store before Apple grabs it? They’ve let several go, and we still have no downtown store. Amazing.

The TD Bank has moved out around 16th on Walnut (having merged with Commerce Bank), and the huge, two-story-wide space in prime shopping area could be yet another possibility for a large downtown store with a glass front. Considering all you see is Macs downtown here with all the educational institutions, it’s amazing no Apple Store yet exists here…..

]]> By: Stephen Ives http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2008/04/29/join-the-ifo-scouting-team/#comment-30022 Stephen Ives Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:31:31 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/?p=2677#comment-30022 The vacant storefronts along the 1800 block of Walnut Street in Philadelphia are now occupied and have been for a year or so. Cherry Hill, KOP and Ardmore remain the only Apple Store locations in the Philadelphia area - none downtown or in University City. The vacant storefronts along the 1800 block of Walnut Street in Philadelphia are now occupied and have been for a year or so. Cherry Hill, KOP and Ardmore remain the only Apple Store locations in the Philadelphia area - none downtown or in University City.

]]> By: Andy http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2008/04/29/join-the-ifo-scouting-team/#comment-29738 Andy Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:48:08 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/?p=2677#comment-29738 Montreal Apple Store (Boutique Apple Montréal) : the store front is about to be revealed, and the "Apple" has been inserted in the 2-story high glass facade. (see this photo : http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j172/cprail/MacEtMoi/photo2.jpg). I have a feeling that the press release is coming soon, announcing the opening for either July 26 or August 2 (the latter being more realistic). This will be Apple's flagship store in Canada, and the location is very well chosen - downtown West, where luxury brands reign (mostly). Montreal Apple Store (Boutique Apple Montréal) : the store front is about to be revealed, and the “Apple” has been inserted in the 2-story high glass facade.
(see this photo : http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j172/cprail/MacEtMoi/photo2.jpg).

I have a feeling that the press release is coming soon, announcing the opening for either July 26 or August 2 (the latter being more realistic).

This will be Apple’s flagship store in Canada, and the location is very well chosen - downtown West, where luxury brands reign (mostly).

]]> By: SB Dude http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2008/04/29/join-the-ifo-scouting-team/#comment-29357 SB Dude Wed, 28 May 2008 14:47:08 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/?p=2677#comment-29357 RE: Santa Barbara As of May 26th construction has not started. The store is totally empty and windows are not blocked (you can see in). The old sign that stated the place was still available for lease is gone. RE: Santa Barbara

As of May 26th construction has not started. The store is totally empty and windows are not blocked (you can see in). The old sign that stated the place was still available for lease is gone.

]]> By: MrKruser http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2008/04/29/join-the-ifo-scouting-team/#comment-29345 MrKruser Wed, 28 May 2008 00:54:28 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/?p=2677#comment-29345 Regarding store on St-Catherine in Montreal, it is indeed still covered in a black box as noted by other commenters. Front of the box has sajo.com on it, which, if you visit the "completed projects gallery" on this site, lists Apple (though under-intensified since it's obviously not completed.) Regarding store on St-Catherine in Montreal, it is indeed still covered in a black box as noted by other commenters. Front of the box has sajo.com on it, which, if you visit the “completed projects gallery” on this site, lists Apple (though under-intensified since it’s obviously not completed.)

]]> By: A.S. http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2008/04/29/join-the-ifo-scouting-team/#comment-29098 A.S. Fri, 09 May 2008 21:34:16 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/?p=2677#comment-29098 More on Calgary. For sometime the known location at Chinook is where the strippers now shop, BEBE. It was posted sometime ago that a local Apple dealer had mentioned that the lease terms simply couldn't be finalized. Not at all sure it was because of a post that couldn't be moved. Sephora is likely pissed that they are in the spot they are in as that is where the latest expansion starts. Some good news is that Market Mall is the next location and is confirmed by the Apple site. Market Mall and Chinook have the same owners, and many like MM over Chinook. It will just be nice to have a company store in Calgary. More on Calgary.
For sometime the known location at Chinook is where the strippers now shop, BEBE. It was posted sometime ago that a local Apple dealer had mentioned that the lease terms simply couldn’t be finalized. Not at all sure it was because of a post that couldn’t be moved. Sephora is likely pissed that they are in the spot they are in as that is where the latest expansion starts.

Some good news is that Market Mall is the next location and is confirmed by the Apple site. Market Mall and Chinook have the same owners, and many like MM over Chinook.

It will just be nice to have a company store in Calgary.

]]> By: staldi http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2008/04/29/join-the-ifo-scouting-team/#comment-29053 staldi Tue, 06 May 2008 06:41:42 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/?p=2677#comment-29053 Zurich Store at Bahnhofstrasse 77: At this time there is NO construction underway. Benetton is still selling its old stuff and I think they will be closing in a few weeks. And there was rumor in a Swiss Newspaper about a second Apple Store just across the border of Zurich, in Wallisellen. It's actually the shopping mall with the highest revenue in Switzerland. The old shop closed three weeks ago and I'll stop by for a visit some time this week to keep you updated. Zurich Store at Bahnhofstrasse 77: At this time there is NO construction underway. Benetton is still selling its old stuff and I think they will be closing in a few weeks.

And there was rumor in a Swiss Newspaper about a second Apple Store just across the border of Zurich, in Wallisellen. It’s actually the shopping mall with the highest revenue in Switzerland. The old shop closed three weeks ago and I’ll stop by for a visit some time this week to keep you updated.

]]> By: cprail http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2008/04/29/join-the-ifo-scouting-team/#comment-29050 cprail Tue, 06 May 2008 00:12:57 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/?p=2677#comment-29050 Ste-Catherine street in Montreal: lighting is installed, they will probably build the display (hidden by the black box) pretty soon. <a href="http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j172/cprail/MacEtMoi/IMG_0021_2.jpg" rel="nofollow"> </a> Ste-Catherine street in Montreal: lighting is installed, they will probably build the display (hidden by the black box) pretty soon.


]]> By: jake http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2008/04/29/join-the-ifo-scouting-team/#comment-29043 jake Sat, 03 May 2008 22:39:49 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/?p=2677#comment-29043 Any news on the store set to go in on Wisconsin Ave in Washington DC, where the French Connection is currently located? Any news on the store set to go in on Wisconsin Ave in Washington DC, where the French Connection is currently located?

]]> By: Brian Kaempen http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2008/04/29/join-the-ifo-scouting-team/#comment-29034 Brian Kaempen Thu, 01 May 2008 18:44:13 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/?p=2677#comment-29034 As for actual updates on the 108 North State store, the exterior of the retail is almost done with most of the glass and siding installed, but the interior is still completely empty minus HVAC and fireproofed beams. The whole project is severely behind schedule as the CBS studio there was suppose to open sometime in 2007 and it's now 4 months into 2008. Also, there was some sort of work stoppage over wages and the retail section has changed hands from the Mills Corp. (original developers) to Joseph Freed and Associates. Lastly, I still haven't heard of a single confirmed tenant for it, much less Apple. -Brian As for actual updates on the 108 North State store, the exterior of the retail is almost done with most of the glass and siding installed, but the interior is still completely empty minus HVAC and fireproofed beams. The whole project is severely behind schedule as the CBS studio there was suppose to open sometime in 2007 and it’s now 4 months into 2008. Also, there was some sort of work stoppage over wages and the retail section has changed hands from the Mills Corp. (original developers) to Joseph Freed and Associates. Lastly, I still haven’t heard of a single confirmed tenant for it, much less Apple.

-Brian

]]> By: MSM http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2008/04/29/join-the-ifo-scouting-team/#comment-29033 MSM Thu, 01 May 2008 17:41:05 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/?p=2677#comment-29033 The Sainte-Catherine Street (Montreal) is still under construction, still covered in a black box, they are renovating the entire store that was there before Apple came (MENS). Anyways my estimates is that it should open in the summer to catch the busy time period. The Sainte-Catherine Street (Montreal) is still under construction, still covered in a black box, they are renovating the entire store that was there before Apple came (MENS). Anyways my estimates is that it should open in the summer to catch the busy time period.

]]> By: RobW http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2008/04/29/join-the-ifo-scouting-team/#comment-29031 RobW Thu, 01 May 2008 14:48:32 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/?p=2677#comment-29031 What about the Greensboro, NC store? I'm looking forward to the opening - tired of driving 1.5 hours to either Charlotte or Raleigh. I live nearby, so could scout if needed... What about the Greensboro, NC store? I’m looking forward to the opening - tired of driving 1.5 hours to either Charlotte or Raleigh.

I live nearby, so could scout if needed…

]]> By: moo http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2008/04/29/join-the-ifo-scouting-team/#comment-29027 moo Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:33:36 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/?p=2677#comment-29027 I really want to know whats happening about the rumored store at Covent Garden (London).. I wish I still worked for Apple :( I really want to know whats happening about the rumored store at Covent Garden (London)..

I wish I still worked for Apple :(

]]> By: Andrew Agalsoff http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2008/04/29/join-the-ifo-scouting-team/#comment-29018 Andrew Agalsoff Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:22:57 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/?p=2677#comment-29018 Idaho, Idaho, Idaho. No one thinks about us but there is a dedicated Apple fan-base here and the nearest Apple retail store is in Salt Lake City, UT. Boise, as far as I've heard, is the most isolated (micro)metropolitan city in the country with all other comparable-sized cities being at least 5 hours away. Perhaps there might be an issue with Boise being a home for Micron technology and HP's printer division. A previous posting suggested that Idaho and Montana are places that have been scouted by Apple. I hope those scouting trips come to fruition. There is even a call center that handles the majority of Apple Care calls in the US!! Hear me Steve Jobs. Hear me Ron Johnson. Idaho, Idaho, Idaho. No one thinks about us but there is a dedicated Apple fan-base here and the nearest Apple retail store is in Salt Lake City, UT.

Boise, as far as I’ve heard, is the most isolated (micro)metropolitan city in the country with all other comparable-sized cities being at least 5 hours away. Perhaps there might be an issue with Boise being a home for Micron technology and HP’s printer division.

A previous posting suggested that Idaho and Montana are places that have been scouted by Apple. I hope those scouting trips come to fruition. There is even a call center that handles the majority of Apple Care calls in the US!! Hear me Steve Jobs. Hear me Ron Johnson.

]]> By: Mike Kaufmann http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2008/04/29/join-the-ifo-scouting-team/#comment-29017 Mike Kaufmann Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:59:48 +0000 http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/?p=2677#comment-29017 I sent a letter to George Blankenship of Apple on April 8th about a great location for a Santa Cruz, CA store, but no response yet! I sent a letter to George Blankenship of Apple on April 8th about a great location for a Santa Cruz, CA store, but no response yet!

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