Apple doesn't acknowledge the location of future stores at all until about 7 to 10 days before the grand opening. Despite this shyness, the locations and opening dates of many future retail stores has been confirmed through information from Apple's job openings Web page, news articles and tipsters. This list consists of confirmed listings, rumors and tips and wild speculation.

Apple executives have said they will open about 40-50 new stores during fiscal 2011.

Check my list of possible future U.S. stores locations, future airport sites, and possible international store sites.

If you have information about future stores, let me know!

Confirmed By Job Listings, News Accounts, Hard Tips, Etc.

• Amsterdam - Amsterdam (The Netherlands) - In Nov. 2010 multiple sources told One More Thing that Apple would occupy the ground floor and mezzanine of the 1909-era Hirsch Building at Leidseplein 25 in this capital city. Apple Benelux offices already occupy the upper floors. The building overlooks a major plaza and the city's tram line runs in front of the building. The interior is now used as a temporary art gallery, and resembles the Opéra (Paris) space. In April 2011 OneMoreThing located permit applications for the store, indicating the city historic commission has objections to Apple's proposed renovations. Job listings posted May 8, 2011. Tipsters say grand open on Feb. 18, 2012. [earlier story] [proposed store plan] [newspaper job ad] [construction photos] updated
• Highland Village - Houston (TX) - In July 2010 a tipster pointed to this relatively small mall southwest of downtown and near I-610, and about one mile from the existing Houston Galleria store. It includes several upscale retailers. The space is the former Harold Powell clothing store, directly east of the new Sprinkles Cupcakes store, and will bear some resemblance to the Scottsdale Quarter store. Store construction was underway in late 2010, and by April 2011, it turned into a nearly-complete demolition of the building (which seems to be a change from the original plans to use the former building). The store will be a twin to the Upper West Side (NYC) store, with stone walls, two tall glass storefronts and a vaulted glass roof. Job listings posted June 8, 2011. After a delay of several months, grand opening March 2012? [mall plan] [April 2011 update] [store rendering] updated
• Passeig de Gràcia - Barcelona (Spain) - In May 2010 Fortune magazine pointed to Passeig de Gràcia 36, a 32,000 s.f., 5-story older building near the Mandarin Oriental hotel. The publication said that Apple had submitted an offer to building owner Cushman & Wakefield, but was in competition with retailer Mango (owned by Isac Andika). But in Sept. 2010 La Vanguardia pointed to #1 on the same street, saying Apple had signed a 10-year lease for $5.1 million a year for 27,000 s.f., including basement, ground floor (21-foot ceilings, mezzanine?) and possibly 2nd level. The building dates to the late 1800s, and the corner space looks over Catalunya Plaza. In Nov. a news story said Apple has signed a 10-year lease at $5.1 million a year for two levels and a mezzanine space. Store could open during 2011.
• Kurfürstendamm - Berlin (Germany) - In June 2005 a tipster reported that Apple's real estate team was in town looking at the Kurfürstendamm section of town for a suitable space [scouting trip]. No other activity was noted until Dec. 2009, when a tipster said plans were again in motion for a store somewhere in the city. But only in in Jan. 2011 did a local Web site report that Apple had leased Kurfürstendamm 26 in the western section of the city, a former cinema building that opened in 1913. The building has been renovated several times since then, and now has a modern interior and original exterior. Construction underway in mid-May 2011. [Germany plans] [news story] [May 2011 construction] [panorama, blue dot is site] [Aug. 9th photo] [Sept. 2 update] updated
• Puerta del Sol - Madrid (Spain) - In Jan. 2011 a newspaper identified Puerta del Sol #1 as the site of the city's second store, in an underground space. The historic corner building overlooks an immense plaza of the same name that is nearing completion on a conversion to a mostly-pedestrian site. The 1860s building also sits under an historic and iconic "Tio Pepe" advertising sign that shines over the plaza at night. Like several other recent historic store sites, the upper floors have been occupied by a hotel. Apple reportedly wanted to perform an extensive renovation of the building for a ground-level store, but city officials would only allow a basement upgrade for retail. In May 2011 local media reported the building owners agreed to lease all 7 levels (65,000 s.f.) of the building to Apple, with a store probably on two levels and Apple offices, meeting rooms, etc. on five upper levels. In late Dec. 2011 the regional heritage commission and city council approved renovation plans for the building. It could open in fall 2012. [news story] [Feb. 1 update] [May update story] updated
• Stanford 2 - Palo Alto (CA) - In Feb. 2011 a tipster said that the existing 750 s.f. mini-store in Space #183 will move to the former Williams Sonoma, Rugby and Kiehl's spaces near Macy's, occupying about 8,500 s.f. The store could open by early 2012. [full lease plan, pdf] [move plan] [spaces plan] [space photo #1 / #2 / #3]
• MacArthur Chambers - Brisbane (Australia) - In late April 2011 a tipster noticed a building permit application whose architectural drawings were identical to an Apple store, but didn't mention Apple by name. The building at 233-255 Queen Street is a 7-story historic building, of which Apple would occupy the basement, ground floor and mezzanine. The project value is $US 11.4 million for about 18,282 (11,475 public) s.f. In early June 2011 the ground-floor bookstore closed. The restoration and construction of the heritage interior would be among the most extensive undertaken by Apple. [permit application, pdf] [construction plan, pdf] [floorplans, pdf] [building fabric, pdf] [building heritage, pdf] [MacTalk forum] [approval, pdf]
• Qianmen Street - Beijing (China) - During a May 2004 meeting with analysts from stock broker Merrill Lynch, Ron Johnson said the company was considering a retail store in China. During an Oct. 22, 2007 financial conference call, CFO Peter Oppenheimer confirmed a Beijing store by summer 2008. Job listings appeared Nov. 1, 2007. In early Feb. 2008 the location was identified as Qianmen Street, which was being renovated and was to re-open re-open June 8th. However, in April 2008 the Chinese government said the street would not be finished in time to allow Apple to renovate and build out its store space. So Apple switched its first to the Sanlitun District (store there opened July 19, 2008). This store is still active, but construction progress and exact location are still unknown. In April 2010 Peter Oppenheimer said 20 stores will open in China by the end of 2011. [details] [rendering #1 / #2]
• Palo Alto 2 - Relocation - In Oct. 2009 Apple's architects submitted planning documents to the city of Palo Alto for a new store at 340 University, about 2 blocks east of the current location, in a 9,250 s.f. parcel formerly occupied by Z Gallerie (and even earlier, the first location of Mrs. Fields Cookies). The final 14,480 s.f. space will feature an all-glass storefront, mezzanine, two skylights, basement and three interior trees (Georgetown, DC will have a similar interior). In summer 2010 new "For Lease" signs appeared in the windows of the space, and there were no active construction permits on-file with the city. In Jan. 2011 a second proposal was submitted to demolish and re-build a 16,600 s.f. store, with an design that mimics Upper West Side (NYC). As of March 11, 2011 no construction underway. [architectural review - pdf] [realty brochure - pdf] [news report] [video report] [2011 proposal, pdf] [storefront rendering #1 / #2]
• Broadway Shopping Centre - Sydney (Australia) - In early June 2011 an alert tipsters spotted building permit applications for spaces 304-305-306-307 (75' wide x 50' deep or 5,360 s.f.) on the third level of this mall at 1/21 Bay Street, just 2 miles southwest of the existing George Street store. The initial project would cost $214,000 and cover only certain structural changes, not the store fit-out. The 536,000 s.f. mall has 142 retailers, a young visitor demographic and low tenant turnover. A construction barricade appeared in Jan. 2012, and the store could open in fall 2012. [leasing brochure, pdf] [Jan. 2012 barricade] [mall plan] updated
• Third Street Promenade 2 - Santa Monica (S. Calif.) - Since 2008 there have been whispers about a possible expanion or move for the existing very busy store along a pedestrian street in this coastal suburb of Los Angeles. On Aug. 16, 2011 LA.Curbed was tipped that Apple had submitted plans in April for a 75-foot wide store at 1415 Third Street, about two block south of the current store. Plans call for the demolition of the current 3-story, former Borders bookstore building, and constructing a new, 12,464 s.f. store, with about 4,000 of that in a partial basement for back-of-house operations. The architecture is a duplicate of the Upper West Side store: stone side walls, and 34-foot tall arched glass roof. City Planning Commission approved the project Aug. 17, 2011, and the Architectural Review Board approved it Sept. 19, 2011. A permit app puts the demolition cost at $264,000, and project cost at $1,635,018.88. The store could open in fall 2012. [news story] [renderings] [ARB report and approval] [permit applications] updated
•  La Confluence - Lyon (France) - An enormous 350-acre urban project at the confluence of the Saône and Rhône rivers, which will include residential, office, open space, waterways, public buildings, and retail developments (1.3 million s.f.). Over 25 years, the development is intended to extend and improve the city-center with new urban concepts. Job listings posted Oct. 28, 2011. Grand opening in May 2012? [project brochure, pdf]
• Galleria Porta di Roma (Rome, Italy) - A black construction barricade was spotted in late 2011 at this development north of city center. It will eventually have offices, apartments and a shopping center over 370 acres. The retail area has 220 shops. The Apple store will reportedly be on the ground floor in space #34-35 next to Bennetton. The store could open by May 2012. [mall brochure, pdf] [mall plan]
• Via Roma (Torino, Italy) - In Jan. 2012 a job listing appeared for a store in this northern city, separate from the existing Le Gru location. The store could be located in the shopping arcade on Via Roma 80, in the former Mondadori bookstore. The store could open in August 2012.
• Masonville Place - In Dec. 2011 a tipster pointed to the 6,176 s.f. space being vacated by Eddie Bauer on the upper level as a future store. The Cadillac-Fairview mall has 180 retailers in 686,000 s.f., and is about equidistant from Apple stores in Detroit and Toronto. Job listings posted Jan. 18, 2012 for an August 2012 grand opening. [mall plan] updated

Reported by Tipsters

• Champs Elysées (Paris) - In 2001 Sr. VP Retail Ron Johnson named the five "key" locations in the world where Apple needs to be, and Apple is already at four: North Michigan Avenue, SoHo, Ginza and Regent Street, leaving just this grand Paris avenue lined with major retailers yet to be fulfilled by Apple. The street (1.25 miles) runs from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe north of the Seine River, and includes a Virgin Megastore, Disney Store, Louis Vuitton, Sephora, Swatch, Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, Lacoste, Gap, several cinemas and auto showrooms. The north side of the street is considered more desirable than the south side. Tipsters confirmed Apple's Paris interest in 2003, and by April 2005 were pointing to #66 near the Virgin Megastore at Rue La Boetie. In May 2005 Steve Jobs told a Regent Street store visitor the Paris store will open in 2007. In Spring 2006 speculation turned to 11 Rue Scribe, north of the Tuileries. In Feb. 2008 Planet Hollywood announced a move from its location at 76, Avenue Champs Elysées, sparking speculation Apple might want the 3,200 s.f. space. In Sept. 2010 MacGeneration reported Apple has settled on #103, an HSBC bank branch. In Sept. 2011 iPhoneAddict speculated Apple would occupy #127, formerly Lancel. [stores map] [area map] [my on-site scouting trip] [Rue Scribe] [Sept. 2010 story]
• 10-15 Princes Street - Edinburgh, Scotland - This shopping street in the central business district would give Apple's store a view of the spectacular Edinburgh Castle, set on a 400-foot cliff across Princes Street Gardens. Rumored for two years, but finally confirmed in April, 2008, but at an unknown location. In Oct. 2010 a newspaper said Apple was in final talks with city officials to open a store in an unknown space along Princes St., and days later the newspaper said the deal was finalized. On March 2, 2011 a newspaper confirmed Apple will occupy 10-15 Princes street in a $6.5 million deal with the building developer, who is renovating the building. [shopfront design guide, pdf] [Apr '09 update] [Princes St. building review, pdf] [Princes Street cultural assessment, pdf] [10-15 Princes detail]
• Les Quatre Temps - Paris - In early April, 2008 a news account told of the renovation of this 4-level shopping development adjacent to La Defense, an office and tourist area northwest of the Arc de Triomphe. In the account, the reporter mentions that Apple may (will?) come to the center. The development is being aimed at both office workers and tourists during the day, but also trying to create after-hours and weekend traffic with a cinema and restaurants. It's the fourth reported location for an Apple store in Paris. First reported by MacGeneration.
• Lynnhaven Mall - Virginia Beach, VA - Indoor mall along I-264 east of Norfolk, with 160 shops and a double-decker carousel. Tipster says Apple is waiting for the "perfect" space to open up. (12-04)
• Dayton Mall - Dayton, OH - An outdoor mall with 145 shops and restaurants along I-75 south of Dayton in 1.6 million square feet. Anchored by Penneys, Lazarus and Sears. The mall experienced a revivial during the past year, and claims it's the largest mall in the metro area. Revealed in Dec. 2004 that the mall would undergo an expansion that will include an Apple store. However, by Nov. 2006 an Apple reseller moved into the mall, and The Greene mall opened in Aug. 2007, signaling that Apple may have changed locations.
• Maui, HI - The island is known as the most lively island in the chain, with only 135,000 residents but 2.1 million annual tourists from the U.S. (87%) and other countries (13%). A survey noted that two-thirds of the tourists engage in shopping, although most of that is at department, convenience and hotel stores. But surveys also show the largest percentage of visitors in the over-$150,000 income category, followed by $70,000-$124,999. And residents residents have an average household income of $67,190. In July 2005 a tipster said the store will open some time in 2007.
• Kyoto (Japan) - Tipster revealed store on Aug. 30, 2004. The city is about 30 miles northeast of Osaka, and about half-way to Nagoya in the mid-part of Honshu island. It would be Apple's fourth retail store in the country. It has population of 1.3 million, but 2.5 million in metro area. Was the country's capitol for 1,000 years and is rich in historic sites.
• Umeda - Osaka (Japan) - Tipster revealed second Osaka store on Aug. 30, 2004. It would be the fifth store in Japan, and provide coverage to the northern portion of downtown Osaka (Shinsaibashi covers the mid-south portion), where there is a major concentration of electronics retailers.
• Taipei - Taiwan - A story in the "Taiwan Economic News" claims that Apple has announced a flagship store in downtown Taipei, and will sign franchise agreements with two outlets to open reseller stores. Story appeared Aug 16, 2004, but I have no confirmation.
• Omotesando - Tokyo, Japan - In August 2006 the Japan Consuming Web site claimed that Apple will open a retail store in this district of Tokyo, inside the former J. Crew space, and across from Zara. The location is within a mile northeast of the existing Shibuya store.
• Carriage Crossing - Collierville, TN - Operated by Cousins Properties Inc. southeast of downtown Memphis, with 65 shops covering 787,000 s.f. It's about 10 miles from the existing Germantown store. In late Aug. 2006 tipster said Apple is negotiating for space in the Phase II section of the mall, to open some time in 2007. The mall's architect is working on design approvals with the city's Design Review Commission. Relocation or renovation scheduled for summer 2008. [site plan, pdf]
• Glenbrook Square - Fort Wayne, IN - Originally reported to be at Jefferson Pointe, a 543,000 square-feet open-air lifestyle center on the city's west side managed by Gilmcher. A tipster reported the store in early Oct. 2006, and the store was to open in Fall 2007. However, the mall changed management from Gilmcher to Madison Marquette in late 2007, and lease conflicts forced Apple to withdraw. As of Feb. '08 Apple was looking at the General Growth Properties-owned Glenbrook Square, but by early March '08 mall management said "no plans or consideration" of a store. In late May tipsters confirmed a store at this location by late 2008. Job listings posted early June, 2008. Store could open by early 2009. [mall plan #1 / #2, pdf]
• Bal Harbour Shops - Bal Harbour, FL - The village occupies less than one-half square mile on a barrier island of north Miami Beach, and has just 3,200 residents. But it's a popular, upscale jet-set and tourist (U.S. and international) destination. Some time in 2008 Apple will move into the second-level space now occupied by Gap Kids/Baby Gap, after that company decided to move to a street-level space outside the center. The space is at one end of the mall adjacent to Neiman Marcus. The mall has 500,000 s.f. of space, and brags that it has the highest per-square-foot sales of any U.S. mall (~$1,600 vs. Apple's >$4,000 and national average of $340). [mall map]
• Church Street - Stonnington, Australia - News of this store in the near-suburb of Melbourne broke Feb. 9, 2007 when renderings of a future mixed-use development were posted on-line--a prominent corner was filled with a 3-story Apple store. But within days the developer claimed the Apple store was merely speculative. However, those with Australian real estate and construction knowledge say the store is a reality. [renderings]
• South Africa - In mid-February 2007 Apple advertised abroad for the position of Retail Marketing Manager, with responsibility for "large project implementation" within the Retail group. The position would be based in Sandton, a nothern suburb of Johannesburg. The job listing exudes "stores coming eventually."
• Museum Place - Fort Worth (TX) - A new urban village just west of downtown, near the Kimball Art Museum, covering 12 acres, and offering retail (28 spaces, 110,000 s.f.), office, residential, hotel and entertaiment spaces. The retail spaces are to open starting in Spring 2008, with full build-out by the end of 2008. Apple's space is on the south side of 7th St. between Arch Arden St. and Barden St. First revealed May 24, 2007 by the Fortworthology Web site.
• Shops at Wiregrass - Wesley Chapel (FL) - This tiny town (pop. 5,887) is 24 miles northeast of Tampa along I-75, where Forest City Enterprises is building a 5,000-acre community of homes, offices, hospital, schools and an 800,000 s.f. shopping center with 60 shops, to be anchored by Dillard's and Penney's. An Aug. 6, 2007 St. Petersburg Post story said plans filed with Pascoe County shows Apple as a tenant. The store will open in October, 2008.
• Mexico City (Mexico) - In December 2007 tipsters said that Reichmann International was negotiating with Apple for a space inside an annex to the Torre Mayor office/retail complex, the tallest building in the city. No other intel has been received and no construction is reported. It would be the first south-of-the-U.S.-border store, and would signal, finally, that Apple has southern hemisphere plans. As of Sept. 2009 the annex is finished but unoccupied. [Sept. '09 photos #1 / #2 / #3 / #4]
• 1010 Midtown - Atlanta (GA) - In early Sept. 2007 a tipster said Apple and a trio of developers were in negotiations for a retail store on two acres at Peachtree Street between 11th and 12th Streets, part of the city's Midtown Mile. The project is the first phase of a huge, multi-block project known as 12th & Midtown, intended to increase the area's attraction. The 35-story building will house 443 luxury condos and 38,000 s.f. of street-level shops and restaurants. The 1010 building condos will open Fall 2008, followed by retail in Spring 2009. [area map] [Webcam] [info/renderings] [aerial plan] [rendering] [Midtown Mile map]
• The Shops at Brentwood - An Oct. 2007 news article claimed Apple was "interested" in locating at this 400,000 s.f. lifestyle mall in a commuter suburb northeast of San Francisco, and about 25 miles from the existing Walnut Creek store. The size (pop. 23,000), remote location and demographics seem at odds witih Apple's usual choices, but the region is changing as new housing developments are built. The outdoor mall developer by Continental Real Estate Co.'s (Ohio) will have 100 shops and restaurants, and could open by late 2008 or early 2009.
• Trinity Leeds - Leeds (UK) - The city centre of this 440,000 population town is being renovated to add 200,000 s.f. of retail space near The Headrow and Lands Lane, anchored by up-scale tenants. Tipsters originally pointed to a 44-foot wide Apple store next to retailer "JD." A Sept. 2007 leasing brochure showed an Apple store in a rendering at space MSU3 on Lands Lane, and tipsters confirmed the project. However, by Feb. 2010 the project was renamed (from The Core), and the Apple store appeared on the Web site in a different location. In Oct. 2011 the project for adjacent Trinity Square mentioned Apple is a confirmed tenant at the Trinity Leeds development, which opens in 2013. [project brochure, pdf] [rendering] [Nov. 12 construction] [Dec. 12] updated
• Docks en Seine - Paris (France) - In mid-May, 2008 iGeneration.fr noted a video of a press tour around this 155,000 s.f. riverside shopping and fashion complex being renovated by development company Icade. During the tour, a company official mentioned they had been in talks with Apple. Other press reports said, "an international company specialising in high tech will shortly announce its move into 370 m²" at the complex. The development opened in Fall, 2009 southeast of Ile de la Cité. [info] [photos]
• Park Place - Barrie (Ont.) - In late May, 2008 a tipster pointed to this 200-acre lifestyle development about 60 miles north of Toronto that is now in the final planning stages, and with the first phase scheduled to open in 2010. The development will also include office space, residential, hotels, industrial/manufacturing, big-box retailers, auto sales, cinema, restaurants and park land on the former Molson Park property. The outdoor mall, developed by Centrecorp, will have nearly 700,000 s.f. of ground-floor retail space. Apple's space could be in a space opening out to 2014. [brochure, pdf] [mall plan, pdf]
• Penn Quarter - Washingon (DC) - In early August tipsters said that Apple's real estate team was seriously scouting locations, including the area around 7th Street and H Street, and the new nearby just-announced, 10-acre City Center DC development (former Convention Center, H-New York St, 9th-11th St.). The district is north of the Capitol mall, equidistant between the Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial, adjacent to Chinatown. The development--and store--could open in 2011. [City Center DC master plan, pdf]
• Queen Street - Auckland (New Zealand) - In late Oct. 2008 the Herald newspaper said Apple was believed to be scouting for locations along lower Queen Street, near the harbor, an area that is going up-scale with the opening of Gucci and Louis Vuitton. No exact location or details are available. There was no activity until Sept. 2010 when the local Apple reseller Renaissance Corp. announced it would re-brand itself and try to get out of the "distribution" business.
• McAllen/Laredo (Tex.) - In mid-Nov. 2008 tipsters said Apple would open a store in at least one of these border towns during 2009, possibly inside Phase II of the 590,000 s.f., Simon-operated Palms Crossing (McAllen) mall will open west of downtown, 10 miles from Mexico and adjacent to the city's new convention center, or at the upscale, under-construction, 1.3 million s.f. Piazza del Sol mall. The McAllen region's population has increased 139% over the past 10 years, and retail sales per capita have been twice the national average, with 37% of the city's retail sales to visitors from Mexico. Either store could open by Fall 2009. [Palms Crossing brochure, pdf] [Piazza del Sol brochure, pdf]
• Manila (The Philippines) - In April '09 a tipster said Apple has long-term plans to locate a high-profile store within the future stock exchange store located on 5th Avenue in Fort Bonifacio, the former U.S. and later Philippine military base. The former base was privatized in 1995 and is being developed into various commercial projects. The store would be considered an "anchor" tenant for the stock exchange building, according to wording on the CB Engineers Web site. [area map] [early renderings]
• Dublin (Ireland) - In June 2009 a local newspaper reported that Apple real estate execs have been working with advisers Jones Lang LaSalle to scout locations in the city, including Suffolk Street (former Habitat store with 22,000 s.f. for $1.8m per year) and Grafton Street (former Dunnes Stores, closed Feb. 2009). Both locations are along high-profile, high-traffic shopping streets. Grafton St. is always among the Top 10 retail locations in Europe (Cushman Wakefield). Lease costs are falling in the city, the newspaper reports, and several international retailers are looking for bargain spaces. The store could cover 6,000 s.f. over two levels. Now, the only Apple presence in Ireland is Premium Resellers, and four "store-in-a-store" areas inside PC World stores, three with full-time Apple-trained reps. In Jan. 2010 Irish press reported Apple was on-track for a 2011 opening in Dublin, but with no specifics.
• Fox River Mall - Grand Chute (WI) - In June '09 a tipster said an Apple store was planned for Appleton, but at an unknown location. However, it's most likely at this General Growth mall with 180 shops in 1.2 million s.f., just west and outside of the Appleton city limits. The store could open in 2011.
• Bourbon Pompéia - São Paulo (Brazil) - Persistent tipsters say that a store will open in this city of 11 million people on Francisco Matarazzo Avenue. It would be the first store in South America. The location was reported to be in or next to the Bourgon Pompéia Mall, which opened in 2007. The mall has an Imax theater, Sony Style store, and many other upscale retailers. According to the tipsters, the store will cover 13,000 s.f. on the 4th level of the building, converted from parking to retail. The store entrance will be on the 3rd level of the mall. In Oct. 2010 speculation focused on the JK Iquatemi shopping complex, partially completed, and occupied by high-end retailers.
• Lonsdale House - Melbourne (Australia) - In Aug. 2009 the Victoria planning minister approved plans for a developer to demolish the 1930-era five-story building at 269-273 Lonsdale Street, as part of a larger retail development that would create 240 store spaces. The decision had been fought by art deco preservationists, who claimed the building was irreplaceable. The Victoria state government refused to designate the building as a heritage protected site (pdf). After the planning approval, an official of Colonial Global Asset Management said his company had been in contact with Apple about a space, but that no agreement or lease had been reached. In Feb. 2010 [Aug. '09 news story] [speculative rendering]
• Les Terrasses du Port - Marseille (France) - In Oct. 2009 a tipster told the MacGeneration Web site that Apple was planning for a store in this future port-side development, set to open by 2012-2013. The city of The mall will have 400,000 s.f. of space over four levels, with about 150 shops. In Jan. 2009 MacBidouille reported a real estate developer confirmed Apple has leased an 8,600 s.f. space, with the mall opening in 2013. [rendering #1 / #2]
• Wall Street - New York City (NY) - Just steps away from the NY Stock Exchange, 23 Wall Street is the former HQ of financier JP Morgan and dates from 1914. The street in front was the scene of an anarchist bombing in 1920 that killed 33, and pockmarks still show on the building's exterior. The building and a connected property were converted to condos and retail in 2003. The wedge-shaped, highly-visible corner building is 80-feet tall, making it Apple's most impressive. In Sept. 2008, the city issued permits to demolish and remove the interior furnishings, but in the same month The Real Deal reported Apple dropped plans for a store here. In early July 2011 it was reported that Cushman & Wakefield was attempting to find retail tenants for the location. [site photo] [news article] [history] [building photo] [old lease brochure, pdf] [July 2011 announcement / Web site] / brochure-pdf] updated
• Silverburn Shopping Centre- Glasgow (Scotland) - In Dec. 2009 a news story said developer Hammerson was "in talks" with Apple to occupy a space here, possibly in a 100,000 s.f. expansion area. The 1 million s.f. mall opened in 2007 with 94 stores is on the M77 highway southwest of city centre, and about 6 miles from the existing Buchanan Street Apple store. Hammerson aquired half-interest in the mall in Dec. 2009 in a bidding war, after a bank foreclosed on the previous owner. No exact space has been identified, and the timing of a grand opening isn't known.
• Brooklyn / Williamsburg - New York City (NY) - In early September 2007 tipsters said Apple's real estate team was looking at properties in Brooklyn, possible along Atlantic Avenue or in Williamsburg. In Feb. 2008 the New York Post reported that borough president was pitching several sites to Apple: Albee Square, One Hanson Place and the ground floor of the Municipal Building at 210 Joralemon St. In early Dec. 2010 New York City opened bids for retailers to buy or lease the ground floor of 210 Joralamen, sparking more speculation that Apple might select the space. In Jan. 2011 rumors said Apple was looking at the proposed Atlantic Yards or Downtown Brooklyn projects near Atlantic Ave. and Flatbush Ave.
• Cologne or Dusseldorf (Germany) - In Feb. 2010 a tipster said Apple was nearing final negotiations for space in one of these North Rhine Westfallen cities. However, specifics aren't known about which city or where in either city.
• Basel (Switzerland) - In April 2010 MacPrime reported that Apple may be considering the city-center space at Freie Strasse 47 for a future store. The existing Botty shoe store will move out in mid-summer 2011 after a 50% rent increase. The Apple store will be on two levels covering 7,500 s.f. In early June 2011 the existing store announced a "Closing Down" sale and relocation, which could indicate plans are moving forward. In Jan. 2012 MacPrime discovered architectural plans for the future store showing a one-level glass storefront, upper level, and basement storage-offices. A glass staircase is at the rear of the space.. The store could open in early 2013. updated.
• Main Taunus Zentrum - Frankfurt (Germany) - In July 2010 several German Web sites pointed to this 1964-vintage mall northwest of city center. It has about 850,000 s.f. with 100 shops. No signs of construction and no timeline is known.
• Downtown Seattle - In Sept. 2010 various sources began pointing to the downtown area for a huge, high-profile, street-level store some time in the near future (2011?). No other details were known, but Apple's intent is clear, the tipsters say. In Feb. 2011 tipsters began focusing on 601 Pine St., the former Old Navy space that wil bel only partially being occupied by a future Forever 21 store.
• City Creek Center - Salt Lake City (UT) - A 23-acre downtown development by Taubman that includes offices, residential and 800,000 s.f. of retail space. Northstrom and Macy's have committed to leases, with retail set to open in Spring 2012. In Nov. 2011 a tipster pointed to this location, but had no details on exactly where in the future mall the store would be located. [leasing brochure, pdf]
• Carindale - Carindale (Australia) - A regional mall southeast of Brisbane city center with 298 shops in 1.2 million s.f. The Rebel Sport store is moving to another location and Apple is assuming their lease at space MM11 on the ground level. The mall is on the verge of an extensive expansion and renovation that will finish in 2012, including the area where Rebel Sport is located. The future store is about 10 miles south of the existing Chermside store. It's not clear if the store will open before the expansion is finished in 2012. [expansion brochure, pdf]
• Portland - Oregon - In Jan. 2011 real estate sources told the Oregonian that Apple was seriously scouting up to 18,000 at SW Yamhill & SW 5th Ave.(850 SW 5th Ave.) in the downtown, in the space vacated by Saks Fifth Avenue in mid-2010. The space is part of the Pioneer Place shopping mall, but is an outdoor, two-level, corner space. The building was constructed in 1990 and the exterior (façades of 90 ft. and 125 ft.) may require a make-over to meet Apple's store design requirements. In Aug. 2011 the owner of the future Yard House restaurant-bar confirmed the Apple project. The existing Apple store in the basement of Pioneer Place would close if this store becomes a reality. Based on future permits and construction needed, this store could open in 2012. updated
• Hysan Place - Hong Kong (China) - In Feb. 2011 a blog speculated the store could eventually be within a 15-level retail space at Hysan Place, an enormous project in Causeway Bay that is still under construction and due for opening in the 2nd quarter of 2012. Two days later the South China Morning Post confirmed the Hysan and another at IFC. [Hysan rendering #1 / #2]
• Rue de la République - Lyon (France) - In April 2011 a local Web site pointed to #1 Rue de la République, a former government employment office, as a future Apple store. It would be the second store for the city. The building was the site of the city's first cinema in 1896. No timeline is known. [news story] [interior photos May 14]
• Bellevue Square 2 - Bellevue (Wash.) - In May 2011 tipsters noted some work on a large, upstairs space in this mall, where Apple will move the existing, ground-level store by year's end. The original store opened in May 2003 as store #54, in a 30-foot wide space with about 4,600 s.f. The new store will occupy three former stores on the second level, across from Pottery Barn, which is over the Microsoft store that opened there in 2010. The new space could be the largest mall store in Apple's chain. [move location, position of ground-floor Microsoft store in yellow tint]
• Westfield Southgate - Sarasota (Fla.) - In May 2011 a local newspaper reported that Apple was in talks to locate a store within this relatively small 422,000 s.f. mall with 47 retailers. In August 2011 a newspaper said Apple would occupy the former GNC and LensCrafter spaces (14 & 15), prior to a large mall expansion project is undertaken.. The combined spaces are 42-feet wide and cover 4,100 s.f. The store could open by Dec. 2011. [mall plan, pdf] [store location] updated
• Düsseldorf (Germany) - In July 2011 a local newspaper noted that Apple was scouting the city for a possible future store. According to the story, possible locations in the city are Schadowstraße and Königsallee.
• Chengdu - China - In July 2011 a China business news site reported this city in the middle of China will host two Apple stores, at the MIXC development opening in 2012 and at the Raffles Square development that was completed last year. There are no details on locations within the malls or when the Apple stores might open.
• Guangzhou - China - In April 2011 a China Web site reported this city will host an Apple store at the future Grandview Mall complex adjacent to Tianhe Sports Center north of city center. The timeline for the store is unknown.
• King Street - Stuttgart, Germany - In July 2011 a German newspaper reported on improved retail activity along King Street in this city, noting that Apple had scouted at least one location. Other rumors say Apple was also interested in a second location along the street.
• Union Station - Denver, Colo. - In August 2011 a tipster pointed to an Apple logo in a fly-over rendered video of a project to rehab the 1865-era train station, and to add pedestrian and transport features, along with shops and restaurants. The tipster also said an architectural team was working on Apple store designs for a building north of the station. Watch the developer's video of the project. [rendering]
• CityCenter - Washington (DC) - In Oct. 2011 a The Washington Post newspaper columnist said Apple was reportedly considering a high-profile store for this future development northwest of the White House.
• Stockholm (Sweden) - In Nov. 2011 Apple filed legal papers to legally operate retail stores in the country. By the end of Nov. tipsters were pointing to Hamngatan 15 in city center as a possible site for the store, which could open in 2012. [legal papers story] [building story / photo]
• Robson Street - Vancouver (BC) - In Nov. 2011 tipsters said Apple would occupy one of two close-by locations in the downtown area: mid-block in 1000 Robson St. or the former HMV store at 750 Burrand St. Either location would be within three blocks of the existing Pacific Centre store, which might close when the new location opens some time in 2012. [news story] [Jan. 2012 update]
• Halifax Shopping Centre (Nova Scotia, Canada) - In Dec. 2011 rumors began floating about an Apple store here. in early Jan. 2012 the allNovaScotia.com Web site confirmed the store, with construction starting in mod-Nov. 2011 near the Sears store. An escalator is being removed to construct a new mezzanine, the Web site says. The store could open in fall 2012.
• Toulouse (France) - In Jan. 2012 tipsters said that Apple had been scouting street-level locations for a future store in this city of 440,000 residents along the Garonne River near the border with Spain. The scouts were apparently looking at properties in the Place du Capitole, in city center. No other details are known.
• Aix en Provence (France) - In Jan. 2012 a local magazine said that Apple will build a nearly all-glass store on the site of the current tourism office in the Place del la Rotonde in city center. A rendering published by the magazine shows a masonry rear wall surrounded by all glass walls and roof. The store could open by late 2012 or early 2013. [rendering]
• Cool Springs Galleria - Franklin (Tenn.) - In mid-Jan. 2012 a local Web site said Apple would occupy the former Abercrombie and Brooks Brothers stores, a total of 13,000 s.f. The mall is operated by CBL & Assoc., and has 220 stores along I-65 south of Nashville.The store could open by the end of 2012. [mall plan]
• Austin Street (Queens, New York City, NY) - In Jan. 2012 the NY Daily News said Apple real estate scouts had contacted Heskel Group to locate potential store sites along Austin Street in Queens. No specific location or timelines is known.
• India - In Jan. 2012 the government of India revised regulations on foreign ownership of single-brand retail operations, allowing 51% foreign owenership. Under the regulations, 100% ownership is also possible if product sourcing is at least 30% from India ventures. After the regulations became effective, unnamed government officials said that Apple executives had approached the government to discuss locating retail stores in the country. Now, the officials said, they had opened a door for Apple, but were unsure of what the company's plans are. No more specific information about locations or timing are known.
• BayWalk - St. Petersburg (Fla.) - This tired and mostly empty 73,000 s.f. mall was sold to new owners in Sept. 2011 for $5.2 million (previous owners were asking $8 million), and the new owners have grand plans for renovations. The two-level, open-air mall includes a multi-screen cinema. In Jan. 2012 the owners claimed they were "in conversations" witih Apple to locate a store at the mall. The mall seems unlikely for an Apple store for many reasons, including there are only 6 tenants now.

  Cancelled or ??

• CityCenter- Las Vegas (NV) - Cancelled - In early June 2008 a tipster says Apple would locate in the most-visible "Crystals" space at the new CityCenter complex on 76 acres just south of the Bellagio hotel on The Strip. The site is one of the largest and most expensive developments on The Strip, and has been plagued with funding and worker safety issues. Apple's space will feature an angular set of huge glass panels facing Las Vegas Blvd., all designed by architect Daniel Libeskind. Most locations with the complex of four hotels, condos, spa, casino, restaurants and 500,000 s.f. of retail will open Dec. 16, 2009, but without Apple as a retail tenant. [news story] [latest construction]
• 1 Bloor East - Toronto (Ont.) - Cancelled? - In March, 2008 a tipster reported that developer Bazis International will build a luxury, 80-story residential development at the corner of Bloor and Yonge Streets, including three floors of retail space totaling 100,000 s.f.. It would be the tallest structure in the city after the CN Tower. The developer has apparently bragged that Apple would be an anchor tenant in the building, apparently in the corner space. The location is described by some as, "at the corner of two of Toronto's highest profile streets, at the east end of Toronto's toniest shopping area, and steps from Toronto's busiest subway station." The development was scheduled for completion in 2011, but in March 2009 financial backing collapsed, putting the entire project in jeopardy. In June '09 a large space between 130 and 150 Bloor West seems to be under construction. However, this project seems cancelled. [city approval, pdf] [rendering #1 / #2] [130-150 Bloor West photo]
• 84th & Broadway - New York City - not active - street-level store in an unknown space; this third open/planned store in Manhattan is on the Upper West Side, west of Central Park, north of Lincoln Center, and not far from Columbia University and City College of New York. It's an upscale part of town that's become known for its trendy restaurants, clubs and bars. This site was identified in early 2004, but there was no further activity until Dec. 2006, when rumors about this store again surfaced. In Dec. 2007 the New York Post newspaper said Apple would occupy the former Victoria's Secret store at 1981-Broadway at 67th Street, which may satisfy the need for a store on the city's Upper West Side.
• Grand Place - St. Paul (MN) - Cancelled? - A three-level, quarter-block development at 870 Grand Pl. at Victoria St. South, managed by Exeter Realty with 26,000 s.f. of retail fronting on two streets. The top two levels of the brick structure are a parking garage. Other teants include J Crew and Pottery Barn. Probably #874, former EQ-Life store. Job listings were posted on August 5th, but in March 2009 an "inactive" tag appeared on the listing. By July '09 city permit records seem to indicate a grocery store is going into the space, not Apple. [project brochure, pdf]
• Zeil Forum - Frankfurt - Germany - Cancelled? - In early Dec. 2005 real estate sources said Apple had signed a lease for space inside the Zeil Forum, a 7-story shopping center that is part of a huge office, entertainment, residential complex located downtown. However, in March 2009 a nearby location was confirmed on Große Bachenheimer Straße, no doubt replacing this location. [see related news]
• West 34th - New York City - Cancelled - A December 2005 New York Post story said Apple leased the entire building at 21 W. 34th St. for retail space.The 1930s, five-story loft structure now has offices and two ground-floor retail spaces, is opposite the Empire State Building, one block from Macy's, and two long blocks to Madison Square Garden. The #21 address has 4,000 s.f. of retail, although the entire building totals 20,000 s.f. Adjacent neighbors include Banana Republic, Aldo, Sleepy's mattress store, Zara and Foot Locker. On. Oct. 24, 2006 developer SL Green Realty Corp. announced they had signed Apple to a lease for the space. The company will develop #21, along with adjacent #25-27 and #29 into new retail spaces. In late Jan. 2007 Forbes Magazine reported that the store plans were cancelled because the location wasn't hip enough, leaving Apple with a $5.5 million lease commitment. But, in Oct. 2007 renderings surfaced showing a 30-store building at the site, with an Apple store occupying the bottom three floors. Mortgage documents seem to back-up the illustrations. [rendering #1 / #2]
• N.W. 23rd Avenue - Portland, OR - Cancelled? - In July, 2005 Apple's architectural representative (Holst Architecture, Portland) proposed demolishing the current 3-story building at 437 N.W. 23rd Ave. at Glisan, and building a two-story, street-level store. Documents (pdf) filed with the city note the lot is 50"x100" and includes a building constructed in 1982. The potential store would be “double height, one-floor corner retail building shell approximately 4,750 square feet,” with, “a clear glass storefront glazing system is proposed along the full frontage of the NW 23rd Avenue, and a 1/3 frontage along NW Glisan Street." Public meetings to obtain design advice were postponed at least three times during Sept.-Nov. 2005, but finally held Nov. 28th. The Design Commission was critical of the design and height. Hearings for June 12 and July 10, 2006 were postponed. As of Jan. 2007 no new hearings were scheduled. In Sept. 2007 the building owner submitted another design for approval, but not with Apple as a tenant. In mid-August, 2008 the building was demolished and an amended permit was issued, with slight design changes. By Jan. 2009 construction on something was underway. [Design Commission advice, pdf] [July update] [project dead?] [alive in Sept. 2007 story, with city reaction] [July, 2008 amended permit, pdf]
• Flatiron District - New York City - Cancelled - The district is named for an historic and architecturally-significant, triangular-shaped, 22-story building at Fifth Ave. and Broadway. Apple selected the space at 136 Fifth Ave., the former Andrew's Coffee Shop that now occupies 3,550 s.f. in one story. It's the fourth store open or identified in Manhattan, about mid-way between the existing SoHo store and future GM Plaza store. Appeared as a job location on Feb. 24, 2005, and positions posted March 2, 2005. Read the details of Apple's design proposals for the space. On Sept. 23, 2005 a sign was spotted on the building, "Retail Space Available," indicating that Apple's plan were rejected by the city's Landmarks Preservation Commission, and that Apple canceled plans for this store. [real estate listing] [Flatiron building details] [area store map] [block-by-block history] [Dec. 05 update] [NY Times]
• 108 N. State Street - Chicago - cancelled - This is the city's original downtown shopping district that includes old-time giants Marshall Fields, Sears and Carson Pirie Scott. It has experienced a recent retail upswing that includes more hip retailers, along with restaurants, theaters and old-time jewelers. Less than one mile from the existing NMA Apple store. Tipster originally Apple will locate along the street by 2006, possibly inside the 108 State Street development that developer Mills Development Corp. broke ground on Nov. 17, 2005. In Oct. 2007 local media reported Apple was negotiating a lease on 6,000 s.f. on single level near the corner of State St. and Washington St., possible some combination of spaces #126/128/130/136 on the State St. side of the project. In May, 2008 local media reported Apple was still negotiating. Job listings posted Sept. 26, 2008. In March 2009 a lawsuit revealed that Apple pulled out of this project in Dec. 2008. Project opened in Nov. 2009 as "Block 37," but about two-thirds vacant. [full info] [history & photos] [Webcam] [ground floor plan]
• Eastern Shore Centre - Spanish Fort, AL - A 462,000 square-foot open-air lifestyle center scheduled to open October 20, 2004. It's was being developed by Malbis Bay, LLC and will include Dillard's, Belk and Sears. The center is at the intersection of Highway 181, Interstate 10 and Highway 31, directly across from the Timbercreek Golf Club. This site was identified as an store site in late 2003, but a sign of Centre tenants that appeared in early May 2004 did not include Apple. In Sept. 2004 mall management said it does not have a signed lease with Apple. But in Nov. 2004 a tipster reported that Apple expressed early interest in the center, but has backed away, perhaps until the second phase, or until revenue figures are firmer for the mall. Since then, no action so probably cancelled.

  Beyond Even What I Know...

  Over the years there have been lots of speculation on where Apple will put its next retail store--some more accurate than others. Below I provide degree of speculation, hopes and dreams! For a more scientific approach, see my ranked list of possible future U.S. stores, international stores, and airport mini-stores.

• Asia - At least two more store in Shanghai by 2012, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan (sales increased during fiscal 2010) and Malaysia. Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan in particular are on Apple's retail radar, while political and financial conditions make South Korea a less likely target.
• France - Those who know the country point to future stores in Nantes, Rennes and Lille during 2011-2012.
• Charlottesville (VA) - In March, 2008 the Cvillan Web site reported that Apple real estate execs had been scouting the town of 45,000. Then in May, 2008 they posted another equally-speculative item about a possible Apple store. Who knows...?
• Puerto Rico - In late 2007 the local Macintosh Users Group began a campaign to bring a store to the U.S. commonwealth. The island is a major tourist destination, but has a high poverty rate, low median income, and a large disparity between income classes. But its culture mirrors those of the 50 states, especially regarding technology and electronics, creating a demand for products. A large Best Buy opened Feb. 29, 2008 in city center, and several international retailers have located flagship stores on the island. The Users Group is circulating a petition and has held a mall gathering to promote their effort, but there's no official word on a future Apple store. [World Bank income info] [world income map- pdf]
• Germany - In July 2010 several local Web sites said Apple had plans for several additional cities in Germany, including the Olympic Park area of Munich, Dresden in the Altmarkgalerie area, Dortmund in the Thier area, and Leipzig. updated
• Foxboro (Mass.) - The home of the New England Patriot football team, it's also the location of Patriot Place, a 450-acre development built by the Kraft family with retail, entertainment and residential to make the site a 12-month attraction. The location would substantially fill in coverage that now surrounds the Boston region.
• Columbia (SC) - In Sept. 2009 the local newspaper said developers of a new shopping complex were in talks with Apple and other retailers about occupying a 4,600 s.f. space at Blossom Street and Santee Avenue, one of three buildings to be built as part of Shoppes at Five Points, a stone's throw from the Univ. of South Carolina. In March 2010 the newspaper said Apple was still considering the location but had not signed a lease. [district info]
• Lisbon (Portugal) - In May 2010 a tipster said there are rumblings of a store opening during 2010, possibly in the Chiado section of downtown. No further details are known.
• Ottawa - This capital city seems very underserved by Apple stores, and there are many possibilities, including the Kanata neighborhood (west suburb) Orleans area (east). Both are affluent neighborhoods that include many government and high-tech workers respectively.
• Apple's plans for the UK include at least 35 to 40 stores, basically on on every major city's "High Street" in the country. This would include the store-less cities of Manchester, Bristol, Derby, Portsmouth, Norwich, York and Oxford.
• Napoli - Italy - In Feb. 2011 the Macitynet.it Web site reported a future store in this city, but without any time or location details.
• Hamburg - As of May 2011, at least two more stores are planned for this city, considering its economy and high income.
• There has been lots of talk about additional stores in metro U.S. areas that already have a retail store, including in or near the following: St. Louis, Coral Gables (Fla.), Chicago (Highland Park), Los Angeles (Long Beach, Riverside), Reston (Virg.), Baltimore, Cleveland (Eton Collection), Denver (Park Meadows), Tampa (Old Hyde Park Village), Geneva IL (Geneva Commons), New Jersey (Princeton, Marketfair), Long Island NY (Greenvale), Dallas/Ft. Worth (The Galleria, The Woodlands), and Richmond VA (Stoney Point Fashion Park). Check my analysis of possible locations using a point system.
• AppleInsider's posted 27 potential sites for future Apple stores in Japan [story].
• In other countries not mentioned above, the possibilities are (in no particular order): Rome (Spanish Steps), and Brussels (chaussée d'Ixelles area, or City 2 mall), Stockholm (Sweden), Vienna (Austria), Copenhagen (Denmark) and Athens (Greece). [See the more extensive discussion.]
• Check this chart of computers per capita worldwide to see how countries stack up against the United States.