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Future Apple Stores

Apple's first two retail stores opened on the same day in 2001, and there are now over 390 stores open in 12 countries. With the help of hundreds of people, I've collected information about all those stores, along with scores of future store locations.

The stores operation has been profitable for the last four years, and no store has ever had to close. Apple says it will open about 30 to 35 new stores in fiscal year 2013, with three-quarters of those are outside the United States. This page lists those future store sites. Find detailed store information that opened in previous years with these links:

2001-2003 / 2004-2006 / 2007-2008 / 2009-2010 / 2011-2012 / 2013-2014

Grand Openings - Officially Announced by Apple

Rundle Place - Adelaide (Australia) - In Feb. 2012 a tipster said Apple was in talks with the developers of the future Rundle Place development within the Rundle Mall district (which itself is undergoing a huge remodel and upgrade). The 85-store, 4-level, 236,000 s.f. retail space will be part of a 17-story hotel/office project. The Apple store would be located along the south side of Rundle Mall just east of Francis Street, in a two-level space with a glass and stainless steel storefront. In Feb. 2013 the city approved Apple's fit-out design application, which indicated construction would cost US$2.5 million. Certain parts of the project opened in March 2013. Apple store grand opening on May 26, 2013. [rendering] [video fly-through] [Rundle Mall district brochure, pdf] [development planning document, pdf] [storefront rendering] [design plan April 2012, pdf]

Future Store Locations

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 excutives have said they will open about 40-50 new stores during fiscal 2012.

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.

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] [store rendering] [April 4 building]
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 and offices. A glass staircase is at the rear of the space. Job listings posted May 21, 2013. The store could open in late 2013. [Aug. update] [construction Aug. 25]
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. In late Dec. 2012 a city notice of construction "disruptions" officially included the Princes Street location from Feb. 2011 to "Sept. 30, 2013." In Feb. 2013 additional storefront and sign permits were issued that confirmed the Apple store. Staff recruitment began on April 1st, indicating an October grand opening. The hand-over to Apple's fit-out team is reported for July/August, making a pre-holiday 2013 grand opening probable. [shopfront design guide, pdf] [Princes St. building review, pdf] [Princes Street cultural assessment, pdf] [review] [mezzanine plan w/stairs] [construction start May 1 #1 / #2] [photo July 16th, 2012) updated
Stanford 2 - Relocation of existing store - (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 12,100 s.f. A rendering shows the store will consist of an all-glass, wrap-around structure with a thin "floating" roof, similar to the proposed downtown Portland design. The mall lease plan shows "Apple" in former Williams-Sonoma space as of Sept. 2011. On April 2, 2012 the windows were blacked out, construction office erected in the parking lot, and some light construction work at the rear of the building. Structural steel was erected in late August. The store could open in late 2012 or early 2013. [rendering] [full lease plan, pdf] [move plan] [spaces plan] [space photo #1 / #2 / #3] [mall plan w/Apple listed, pdf] [March 2012 mall map (arrow added)] [April 20th pano #1 / #2] [June 19 photo] [aerial photo] [Nov. 2012 aerial] [Feb. 2013 update] [glass support fins installed early April] updated
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. In late Feb. 2012 a tipster pointed to planning documents submitted to the city that described a block-long, all glass Apple store on Yamhill between 4th and 5th. The existing Apple store in the basement of Pioneer Place would close if this store becomes a reality. Interior construction began in late Sept. 2012, but as of March 2013 there was still no visible exterior work along 5th Ave. [planning document Feb. 2012, pdf] [site scouting photos] [Design Comm. meeting story] [March 12, 2012 Commission meeting audio, mp3] [July 19th Commission meeting presentation, pdf] updated
Piazza della Republica - Florence, Italy - In mid-2012 tipsters pointed to city-center Florence for a future store, and eventually to the Edison Bookstore in an old building at Piazza della Republicca, 27. In late Sept. 2012 a news story said that Apple, the building and city officials had agreed to a plan to close the bookstore and install an Apple store inside. The store would open in 2013.
Zorlu Center - Turkey - In early Nov. 2012 job listings appeared for the usual retail store positions on the Turkish version of Apple's Web site. None listed a specific location. However, a local Web site learned the first store would open in this shopping mall on the European side of the city with 13.5 million residents. The city ranks as the 10th most-visited city in the world (7 million tourists). The retail space is within a huge, mixed-use development that includes hotels, luxury high-rise residences, offices, theater and entertainment areas. The shopping mall will have a 13-screen cinema, cafés and restaurants, public mall, and 645,000 s.f. of retail space occupied by 200 shops. The complex should open in Spring 2013, and the Apple store will open by August 2013. [news about project] [project renderings #1 / #2] [project brochure, pdf]
Akasya Acibadem - Turkey - In early Nov. 2012 job listings appeared for the usual retail store positions on the Turkish version of Apple's Web site. None listed a specific location. However, a local Web site learned the second store would open in this shopping mall on the Asian side of the city, within a huge mixed-use development that focuses on restoring lost green space. The complex will have housing, parks, social and recreation facilities, and the 914,000 s.f. shopping mall. The Apple store will open by September 2013. [renderings #1 / #2 / #3]
Rosny 2 - Rosny-sous-Bois (France) - In late Dec. 2012 a job listing appeared for this city northeast of city-center Paris, but without a specific location. There is speculation it will be located within the Rosny 2 shopping mall, managed by Unibail-Rodamco, a past partner of Apple. The exact location of the mall within the center isn't known. The store could open in July 2013.
Quaker Bridge Mall - Princeton (NJ) - In early Jan. 2013 a job listing appeared for "Princeton," but without specific location. In mid-Jan. 2013 a tipster pointed to two spaces across from the Lord & Taylor store in this Simon Properties mall as the future location. The mall is about 5 miles south of Princeton University, in an upscale area occupied by several international company headquarters. The 1 million s.f. mall has about 100 shops. The store could open in mid-2013. [mall brochure, pdf]
Bonn - Germany - In mid-February a job listing appeared for this city of 325,000 residents in the west-central part of the country. The exact location of the store isn't know, but it could open by mid-August 2013.
Düsseldorf - Germany - In mid-March 2013 a job listing appeared for this city of 600,000 residents in the west-central part of the county. The exact location of the store isn't know. However, earlier speculation was centered on the new Kö-Bogen retail development that is scheduled to open later in 2013. The store could open by Sept. 2013.
Munich - Germany - In mid-March a job listing appeared for this city, which already has an Apple store. The exact location of the store isn't know, but it could open by Sept. 2013.
Village Mall - Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) - In mid-Nov. 2012 job listings suddenly appeared for this city, the first for South America. Within days tipsters located the future store at this future upscale shopping mall in the Barra da Tijuca section, south of city center. A few stores opened Dec. 4, 2012, but most will open in Spring 2013, including the Apple store. In April 2013 a local Web site said Apple filed a property document for spaces 217/219 on the second level. [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. In late Feb. 2012 Virgin announced they will vacat #52-60, a large space in an old building at a corner, generating speculation that Apple might occupy the space.[stores map] [area map] [my on-site scouting trip] [Rue Scribe] [Sept. 2010 story] update
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. However, no action since 2007. [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]
Moscow (Russia) - In April 2011 a visitor to Moscow noticed Ron Johnson and VP Real Estate Bob Bridger examining spaces inside the retail arcade at Hotel Moskva near Red Square. There was no further activity until August 2012, when local media reported Apple had formed a legal entity (Apple Rus) in Russia to operate retail stores, headed by legal advisor Vitaly Morozko.
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.
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]
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. Unknown timeline..
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. In Sept. 2011 Ron Johnson reportedly sent email to an Apple store fan essentially saying it will not be soon.
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. [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]
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. In April 2012 there was speculation about 176 Bedford Ave., a Salvation Army property. By the end of 2012, tipsters were again saying Apple would have a store in Brooklyn and possibly Queens during 2013. In early 2013 demoltion began on the 176 Bedford property, but no Apple-related building permits had been issued by April 2013. updated
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. A possible space at 2nd & Pine has been claimed by the H Mart grocery chain. In Feb. 2011 tipsters began focusing on 601 Pine St., the former Old Navy space that wil be only partially being occupied by a future Forever 21 store. [leasing brochure] [photo #1 / #2] updated
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]
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. [mall plan, pdf] [store location]
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.
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. [news story, July 2012]
Dalian - China - This city of 6 million residents sits on the peninsula in the northeast corner of the country. The store will reportedly be inside the Parkland Mall in the Zhongshan District. Rumors says it will be Apple's largest to date. The space has been leased but no other details or timeline is known. [news story, July 2012]
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]
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]
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.
1 Bloor West - On Feb. 28, 2012 a tipster reported that Apple had purchased the Stollery's clothing store in downtown Toronto, and intend to build a new store there. The building, although not historic enough to be protected, is a long-time retail icon. The building is reportedly owned by two families, one of which sold their share in Nov. 2011. There are no other details about the sale, construction or timing of the project. Within hours, a Stollery's manager denied the sale and said they've not moving "any time soon." Not to be confused with a store inside the 1 Bloor East high-rise development across the street from this location that was cancelled in 2009.
Victoria Park Market - Auckland (New Zealand) - In March 2012 a tipster said Apple had reportedly been scouting this historic, red-brick, former refuse station & incinerator, now mall for a retail space. The building is northwest of city center and across from Victoria Park, and with three blocks of the waterfront. The mall is undergoing a US$16.4 million renovation, adding 40 new spaces. No further information or timeline is known. [lease plan, pdf]
Hanover (Germany) - In March 2012 black material was placed over the windows of a former Olymp & Hades clothing store at Bahnhofstraße 5 in city center, along a wide pedestrian mall. The store had an eliptical staircase to three upper levels, and presumably now under demolition-renovation. Job listings appeared March 30, 2012, indicating an October 2012 grand opening. However, construction work on the building was not finished on time. As of mid-April 2013 basic interior demolition and construction continues. [news story] [site photos] [March 15 photos #1 / #2] updated
Canton Road - Toy House, Hong Kong (China) - There isshopping arcade in a high-rise office building at 100 Canton Road in the midst of Kowloon's upscale shopping district, with all international retailers. In late March 2012 the Hong Kong Economic Times said Apple would open a store here. In early Jan. 2013 the Tang Dynasty restaurant and fasion house Chocolate moved out on the street-facing, ground level, possibly the location of the store. No timelines is known, but probably late 2013. [Photos in April 2013 #1 / #2 / #3 / #4 / #5] updated
Turkey - In April 2012 a local newspaper claimed that Apple's retail team was scouting locations for the country's first retail store, to open coincident with an on-line store. Like a possible Moscow store, this location would be a significant expansion of the chain. No location or timeline is known.
Toison d'Or - Brussels (Belgium) - In April 2012 the publication L'Echo speculated that Apple would occupy a future mixed-use building along Rue de la Toison d'Or between Rue Chevaliers and Rue Drapiers. The project received a permit in Jan. 2012 and could be finished in 2014. The Apple store would open after that. [project rendering]
Tianjin (China) - In May 2012 local bloggers speculated that a store would come to this city of 12 million residents in the northeast part of the country, possibly in the Xiaobailou central business district. However, there is no confirmation or other location details.
Roosevelt Collection - Chicago (IL) - In mid June 2012 a city alderman mentioned a future Apple store during a talk with the editors of Crain, reportedly inside an under-construction retail area in the middle of the Rosevelt Collection apartment complex at Wells St. and Roosevelt St. Within a day, McCaffery Interests Inc. CEO Daniel McCaffery confirmed the company is in talks with Apple, but no deal has been signed. The apartments were finished in 2009 during the real estate bust, and the the property has been dragging ever since. The retail buildings (300,000 s.f.) that were finished have never been occupied. In April 2012 McCafferty and an investment group that includes Magic Johnson said they'll tear down the existing buildings and rebuild something more inviting. In Jan. 2013 Ed Woodbury, president of McCaffery Interests, told a public meeting that his company was courting Apple, and that a lease rep was in Cupertino at that moment talking to Apple. [rendering #1 / #2] updated
Veldstraat - Ghent, Belgium - In August 2012 a local Web site said Apple would open a store along this city-center shopping street, across from the FNAC store. It would be the country's first Apple store. The city is the second-largest in the country, with about 500,000 residents. Despite the tip, there are no job listings for the country. In fact, the country is not listed among the many where Apple jobs are available. A store could appear in 2013/2014.
Auchan Galleria - Casamassima (Italy) - This city is located in the "boot" of Italy, near the northern coast. The In Sept. 2012 a local Web site reported that employees of this mall confirmed an Apple store would open in an expansion area of this mall. The timeline of the store is uncertain.
Lakeside Joondalup Shopping Centre - Joondalup (Australia) - In Sept. 2012 members of Apple's retal estate team were scouting this mall about 30 minutes north of city-center Perth. The mall is along Highway 85 and adjacent to a metro rail line. It has about 240 retailers in 765,000 s.f. It's not known if any serious talks are underway or the timeline for any store. [mall directory, pdf]
Shops at Summerlin - Las Vegas (Nev.) - In 2008 General Growth Properties shut down construction on a 22,500-acre master-planned community that includes 80,000 residences, 26 schools, hotels, offices, retail shopping and other community elements. In Sept. 2012 the company said it spun off Howard Hughes Corp., and that entity would now move forward with developing the dormant property. In that announcement, HHC included a rendering of one area of the mall that includes an obvious Apple retail store. There is no confirmation that any lease has been signed with Apple. The mall is scheduled to open in 2014. [rendering]
The Passage - The Hague (The Netherlands) In early Dec. 2012 the iPhoneClub.nl Web site reported that Apple had signed a lease for the Selexyz bookstore space in this 1885-vintage, city-center arcade-type shopping mall. The store will occupy 18,800 s.f. of the bookstore (basement, ground, upper level), and space from the two adjacent stores. The souce said Apple's lease requires that the traditional rotunda Christmas treet not be placed there in future years, so a full view of the store is not obstructed. [news story] [construction plans, Jan. 2013]
Wallrafplatz - Cologne (Germany) - In mid Nov. 2012 tenants of the building at Wallrafplatz 2 in city center said they were vacating so an Apple store could be installed here. It would be the second store in the city of 1.5 million residents. An Apple store would require extensive construction, renovation and upgrading to the existing building, so the timeline is late 2013.
CityCenter DC - Washingon (DC) - In early August 2008 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. In Oct. 2011 The Washington Post newspaper columnist said Apple was considering a high-profile store for this future development northwest of the White House. In Dec. 2012 tipsters said an Apple store was planned in or around the Chinatown area of DC, which includes CityCenter DC. [City Center DC master plan, pdf] [retail brochure, pdf] [merchandising plan, pdf] [rendering #1 / #2] [Jan. 2013 speculation] updated
Manhattan - New York City (NY) - In early Dec. 2012 tipsters renewed specualation by saying Apple is working on plans for another Manhattan retail store, in conjunction with a Brooklyn and possibly Queens store.
Westfield Hawthorn - (Vernon Hills, IL) - In Jan. 2013 a tipster said that Apple has been scouting this 1.3 million s.f. mall with 167 shops north of metro Chicago. The mall is about about equidistant from the Northbrook and Deer Park Apple stores (8 miles). No details or timeline is known.
Victoria Centre - Nottingham (UK) - In jan. 2013 a tipster pointed to the space being vacated by HMV on the lower mall as a possible future store location. The city of The mall is on the site of the former Victoria railway station, demolished in 1967. The mall has 120 stores in 981,000 s.f., and includes a 26-story apartment building above with 464 units. No other details are known about the possible store. [mall plan]
400 Castro - San Francisco (CA) - In late Jan. 2013 a tipster told a local blog that Apple was interested in this former Bank of America building, most-recently occupied by Diesel and Sprint. The ground-floor retail space totals 5,030 s.f. with another 800 s.f. in a partial basement. The roof is occupied by AT&T cellular gear. The Diesel lease expires Jan. 31, 2013 and the Spring least on Nov. 23, 2013. [lease brochure, pdf]
1265 Main Street - waltham (Mass.) - In June 2012 the developer of a new, mixed-use office/retail space 10 miles west of Boston posted a lease plan that indicated that a 9,000 s.f. Apple store was in the "proposed" stage. Since then the lease plan has been revised to deleted future store names and status. The site of the development is the former Polaroid factory, and in March 2013 it was being extensively graded, blasted and demolished to allow for future construction, which could start in later 2013. The development will have about 210,000 s.f. of retail in Phase I, followed by a larger office park in Phase 2. The area is populated by upscale residents and dozens of major company offices and HQs. [lease plan, brochure] [old site plan w/logo] [rendering]
Euroma2 - Rome (Italy) - In Feb. 2013 a local Web site found a black barricade covering a huge space at the top of an escalator bank on the upper level of this shopping mall southwest of city center. The mall opened in 2008 with 446,000 s.f. of retail space on three levels, with 240 shops and 20 restaurants. The store could open in fall 2013. [mall plan] [barricade story, April 25]
Lille (France) - In May 2012 tipsters pointed to a pharmacy building at a conspicuous corner in city center as a future store site. The building at #1 Rue Faidherbe was being remodeled in Jan. 2013, and a black construction barricade appeared in April 2013. The space covers 9,687 s.f. on two levels. The store could open in 2014.
Haarlem - The Netherlands - In Feb. 2013 a tipster pointed to Grote Houtstraat 99 as the location of a future store, the former Forecast clothing store space on the ground floor, and residences on the upper two floors (which will stay). Construction is already underway on the basement, ground and first-floor levels. The city of 150,000 is about 12 miles west of Amsterdam in the tulip-growing region. The new store will be located along the city's main shopping street, surrounded by many upscale international retailers. The store could open by fall 2013. [Feb-Mar 2013 photos #1 / #2 / #3]
CollegeTown - Tallahassee (FL) - In early April 2013 a tipster said that Apple was planning a store for a new projec along he southern border of the Florida State University campus. The development is planned as creating a Main Street for the campus, and will eventually include apartments, restaurants, bars and other nightlife businesses. Urban Outfitters has publicly committed to the project, along with several other retailers. If true, the store would fill in a substantial Black-Out Zone along the Gulf coast. [Web site] [executive summary, pdf] [rendering]
Utrecht - The Netherlands - In mid-April 2013 a authentic-looking black construction barricade appeared in front of Oudegracht 113 in this city, an historic 3-level building built in the 13th century along Old Canal in city-center, the city's most famous canal. The buiilding is just to the left of the Jansburg Bridge over the canal, and is now occupied by a bookstore. However, a white Apple logo painted on the barricade was too small, imperfect and painted on the barricade too early. It's possible the location is rea (central location, historic building, cost of project, Apple's history of picking historic & expensive), but an unauthorized person painted the logo. No other details are known. If true, it would be Apple's oldest store building. [photo #1 / #2]
China Central Mall - Beijing (China) - In early May 2013 the Beijing Daily News received a tip that an Apple store will open inside this during 2013. The 430,000 s.f. mall is about four miles east of Tianemen Square, and just two miles southeast of the existing Sanlitun Apple store. The store will possibly be two levels. A black construction barricade now surrounds the site. [photo]

Cancelled or ??

MacArthur Chambers - Brisbane (Australia) - Cancelled - 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 (U.S. Gen. MacArthur's Pacific headquarters during WWII), 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. In Feb. 2012 old-time contractor Kell & Rigby filed for bankruptcy and several companies sued for money owed. Construction on the restoration and construction project was halted. The company went into voluntary administration in Feb. 2012 and construction began again under the Ganellan construction group. Originally the store was scheduled for an early July 2012 grand opening, but was seriously delayed. In Nov. 2012 tipsters said the project had been scrapped, but no reason was given. In early 2013 tipsters continued to note the absence of construction to finish the renovation, and no sign of Apple. In mid-March tipsters said a court had ordered Apple to finish interior work to an "end-of-lease" standard, and shortly after, local contractors say they received bid requests for the required work. [permit application, pdf] [construction plan, pdf] [floorplans, pdf] [building fabric, pdf] [building heritage, pdf] [MacTalk forum] [approval, pdf] [cancellation news story] updated
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 a 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.
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 location is probably not active as of mid-2012. [details] [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

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.
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. In May 2012 Taubman Centers Inc. announced its future Mall of San Juan, which sparked speculation that Apple would occupy the mall opening in late 2014. In Sept. 2012 construction work began on the mall. [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.
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.