Apple's first two retail stores opened on the same day in 2001, and there are now 206 stores open in four countries. With the help of hundreds of people, I've collected information about all those stores, along with scores of future store locations.

Surf here for a complete list of stores that opened during 2001 through 2006.

Scroll down on this page to find a list of stores that opened in 2007-2008.

Surf here to find the list of future stores that I've confirmed...and some speculation.

Lastly, check the store resources in the right column for even more information about the stores.

2007

  1. WestQuay - Southampton (UK) - February 10 - An enclosed mall in this historic port city on the southern coast of the British Isle. The mall has 90 stores including John Lewis, Benetton, Marks & Spencer and H &M, and is just a short walk from the Cunard Line docks where the Queen Mary II and Queen Elizabeth II luxury liners are home-ported. Mall offers two-level spaces, and the Apple construction barricade covers a lower and upper-level space. Appeared as a job location on Feb. 2, 2006. Job listings appeared June 20, 2006. Was scheduled before year's end, but now said to be second or third Saturday of Feb. 2007. Features V2.0 interior. [construction barricade photo]
  2. Kahala Mall - Honolulu (HI) - February 10 - A second-tier mall with 418,000 s.f. and 90 stores, just 4 miles from the existing Ala Moana Mall store, and 3 miles south of Waikiki Beach. Anchored by Macy's, Barnes & Noble. A newspaper story in early May 2006 said Apple was negotiating for a space, and that deal was later signed. In late July job listings appeared on Monster.com. Reportedly a Thanksgiving 2006 weekend grand opening. However on Feb. 3, 2007 Apple announced a Feb. 10th grand opening, the first openingi in 3 months. Features V2.0 interior. [photos #1 / #2 / #3] [grand opening video]
  3. Bentall Centre - Kingston (UK) - The second store in the city, it's located in a town that's part of the Greater London Authority, 12 miles southwest of downtown, with 85 shops, with 340,000 s.f. of retail space. The store has a spectacular 4-story atrium with a long glass dome made in Germany. The Centre links to the 200,000 s.f. Bentalls department store, and has a large auto parking structure. Job listings appeared June 20, 2006. Features V2.0 interior. [photos / map] [opening #1 / #2]
  4. Coconut Point - Bonita Springs, FL - A new Main Street outdoor mall, residential and office development along Hwy. 41 on the western shop of the state's southern tip, 10 miles north of the future Waterside Shops store in Naples. It includes a community center, 305 condos, 1.2 million s.f. of retail space, lakes, boardwalk, 127-room hotel, and restaurants on 120 acres. Opens Nov. 10, 2006. Appeared as a job location on May 11, 2006. On Feb. 19th Apple announced a February 24, 2007 grand opening. Features V2.0 interior. [grand opening]
  5. The Domain - Austin, TX - A new outdoor Main Street-type mall north of city center scheduled to open Phase I in March 2007, and Phase II in 2008, with eventually 1 million square feet of stores and restaurants. The mall is part of a huge office, retail, residential complex planned for the site. The fast-growing region is home to high-tech companies an several universities. The mall itself is among an IBM office complex. Appeared as job location Oct. 18, 2006. On March 5th Apple announced a March 9th grand opening, and it will feature the V2.0 interior design with iMac-equipped training area. Soft-opened on March 8th. [brochure, pdf] [pre-open] [opening video] [store lay-out]
  6. Waterside Shops - Naples, FL - An impressive mall with just 48 stores operated by Forbers Co., with waterfalls, bridges and waterway on the south end of the state. It underwent an expansion to 100,000 s.f. for a total of 362,000 s.f., with Saks Fifth Avenue opening in 2008. Appeared as a job location on April 19, 2006 and was set for late 2006 grand opening. However, Steve Jobs reportedly visited the mall and included the store among those to have the V2.0 interior design, delaying the opening. On March 5th Apple announced a March 10th grand opening. [space photo #1 #2, 7-7] [pre-open] [opening #1 / #2] [opening #1]
  7. Roma Est (Rome, Italy) - March 31 - In Sept. 2005 sources said Apple would open its first continental Europe store in this city during 2006 at an unknown location, and this new mall under construction in Rome's eastern suburbs was identified shortly after. Apple posted an Italian recruiting page on Nov. 24, 2005. In March 2006 sources confirmed the grand opening had been pushed back from June to Thursday, September. 14 2006. Job listings appeared on Apple's main employment page on April 29, 2006. Reportedly a two-level store. Official address: Centro Commerciale Roma Est, Via Collatina Roma, Lunghezza. On April 19th Apple announced a March 31st grand opening. [mall plan] [English / Italian] [area photos] [funny thing!] [my Rome scouting report] [Aug. 30th report] [Google map] [grand opening coverage]
  8. The Summit - Birmingham, AL - April 14 - This city was an very early choice for a store, sources say. It was assigned project #005 in 2001 and interviews were even held as part of the personnel hiring process. Apple approached The Summit (Bayer Properties, 846,000 s.f., 25 stores, 8 restaurants) outdoor shopping mall along I-459, but Bayer was reportedly reluctant to allow a computer store into the upscale mall, and the available space was six inches too small [news article]. In 2005 the project number was reassigned to Nagoya (Japan). Then in Jan. 2006 sources said Apple had re-approached the mall with a lease request, coincident with a mall expansion to 1 million square-feet. In early Sept. 2006 a newspaper confirmed Apple was in final negotiations with the mall for the former Eddie Bauer space (#28, 6,500 s.f.). It's the first store in the state. Appeared as job location Oct. 18, 2006. Job listings appeared Oct. 21, 2006. [mall map, pdf] [grand opening photos #1 / #2 ]
  9. Park Meadows Mall - Lone Tree, CO - April 21 - Built in 1996 and operated by General Growth, it has 160 shops and restaurants in this southern Denver suburb. It has 1.6 million square-feet indoors, and another 154,000 s.f. is being added outdoors with Main Street shops and restaurants, a fountain and native plants to open by 2008. Anchored by Nordstrom, Dillard's and Macy's. Appeared as a store location on Oct. 19, 2006.
  10. The Galleria- Fort Lauderdale, FL - April 21 - A 2-story super-regional mall with 1 million s.f. that was built in 1980, then renovated and expanded in 2004. It's anchored by Macy's, Dillard's and Saks Fifth Avenue. In Feb. 8, 2007 a sign appeared in space E-12 at the Galleria Mall, next to Williams-Sonoma, saying it was the site of a future Apple store. [photos #1 / #2]
  11. Baybrook Mall - Friendswood, TX - May 12 - Located 10 miles southeast of downtown along I-45. Renovated in 2004 with 1.1 million s.f., and anchored by Dillard's, Mervyn's, Sears, Macy's. It serves the city, including the University of Texas Medical School, NASA, ARCO, Philips Chemical, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Ma rtin, Exxon Mobil, University of Houston-Clear Lake. Possibly space #1364 near Dillards. Job listings appeared Dec. 12, 2006.
  12. Fashion Fair - Fresno, CA - June 9 - A 1970s-vintage mall in the agricultural central valley of the state, it had a $10 million remodel in 2003. An 87,000 square-foot expansion opened in Dec. 2006 to total 140 stores. It has 961,000 s.f. anchored by Gottschalks, JC Penny and Macy's. Possibly 6,563 s.f. space E08 vacated by Victoria's Secret. Job listing appeared Jan. 2007. [photos]
  13. San Luis Obispo - CA - June 9 - In early May 2006 Apple submitted a design review application to the city's Cultural Heritage Committee for storefront changes to 899 Higuera Street, part of a paseo-type mall in the city's Downtown Historic District, and part of the Downtown Centre. The city is home to 45,000 residents and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, is along the state's central coast, and is celebrating its 150th birthday. As of early July, the city and Apple's architect are negotiating design changes. Appeared as job location on July 14, 2006. In early August Apple asked for two delays for city architectural review. No action until Nov. 9, 2006 when property owner applied to divide space in two, indicating Apple was no longer the tenant. On Jan. 30, 2007 a newspaper article says Apple has received approval for the store after the company submitted revised plans earlier in the month. The store is on-track for a summer grand opening. In fact, the date "June 9th" appeared on the barricade in late March. [news article #1 / #2 #3] [planning chronology] [Architectural Review Committe report, pdf] [project description, pdf] [city council vote, pdf] [opening video] [post-opening news story] [flickr photos]
  14. Woodland Hills - Tulsa, OK - June 29 - The #15 largest metro area without an Apple retail store has a 2-level indoor mall on the city's south side, the state's largest at 1.2 million square-feet. It's operated by Simon Property Group Inc., with 180 stores, including all the usual Apple store neighbors. Apple signed a 12-year lease on a space and separate stockroom. First revealed by tipster Oct. 4, 2004. No construction activity as of Nov. 2006, but construction underway March 2007, stainless steel walls up June 19th. Grand opening June 29th at 6 p.m., coincident with the iPhone debut. [Mar '07 photo]
  15. Bayshore Town Center - Glendale, WI - June 29 - A $200 million redevelopment and expansion of the existing 1954-vintage indoor mall along I-43 in a northern suburb of Milwaukee. The construction will create a 400,000 s.f. outdoor, Main Street-style mall, along with offices, townhouses, condos and apartments, restaurants, health club, movie theater, grocery store, comedy club and parking. The mall re-opened Nov. 6, 2006, and Apple will move in some time during 2007. First revealed April 2006. Construction barricade with Apple's logo appeared at space C24 (close to N. Centerpark Way and W. Glen Bay Ave.) the first week of May 2007. Staff interviews began second week of May 2007. Grand opening June 29th at 6 p.m., coincident with the iPhone debut. [mall map]
  16. West Towne Mall - Madison, WI - July 7 - The capitol city is home to the University of Wisconsin, and a particularly up-scale and tech-savvy population. The 1970s mall was renovated last in 2003, and is located west of downtown. It offers 915,000 s.f. with 110 shops, anchored by JCPenney, Boston Store, Sears and Dick's Sporting Goods. Store to be in space C20. Apple logo appeared week of April 24th. Job listing posted March 1, 2007. [map, space in red] [grand opening]
  17. Holyoke Mall at Ingleside - Holyoke, MA - July 21 - Located at the intersection of I-90 and I-91, it draws visitors from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Vermont. It's also tourist country and home to several universities. It's operated by Pyramid Management Gorup, and was expanded in 1995. It has 200+ shops and restaurants over 1.6 million s.f., anchored by JC Penney, Sears and Target, and includes a Best Buy store. Apple has a space on the 2nd level, adjacent to the Coach store, and near the main elevator and Target. In early Sept. the mall Web site said an Apple store is coming "2007." Job listing posted March 1, 2007. July 21, 2007 grand opening. [May '07 barricade] [mall plan, pdf] [TV opening report]
  18. Briarwood Mall - Ann Arbor, MI - July 21 -The city of 115,000 is home to the University of Michigan's 40,000 students. Store to be located in a 982,500 square-foot, super-regional mall operated by the Mills Corp. about 3 miles south of downtown along I-94. The mall was built in 1973, and renovated in 2003. Anchored by Marshall Field's, Sears, JC Penney and Von Maur, with 110+ stores and restaurants. Store space is between Limitd and DOC Eyeworld, and is 4,497 square-feet. Job listings appeared Nov. 22, 2006. Construction barricade up, mall directory lists Apple (with asterisk) and space is empty on May 7, 2007. As of mid-May, inside of space is empty and no work visible. Grand opening on July 21st. [barricade photo]
  19. Orland Park Mall - Orland Park, IL - July 21 - A Simon-operated mall on Chicago's south side, it has 150 stores on two levels in 1.2 million square-feet, anchored by Sears, JC Penney and Marshall Fields (Macys). It boasts that it's the largest and most-upscale mall on the south side, with an annual $400 per square-foot in sales. Appeared as a store location on Oct. 19, 2006. Construction barricade with Apple logo appeared first week of May 2007. Grand opening July 21st.
  20. Buchanan Street - Glasgow, Scotland - August 25 - This city of 629,000 is Britain's second largest shopping district, and is home to 3 major universities and several colleges. The city's demographic is high on younger and educated residents. Stone-paved Buchanan Street is home to many high-end shops and restaurants, and the 80-store Buchanan Galleries mall two blocks north of Apple's store. On Oct. 11, 2006 Apple filed paperwork to renovate the building at 147 Buchanan Street at the corner of St. Vincent St., in the middle of the district. The 3-story bulding was designed by architect David Hamilton in 1841 as the Western Club (although just two walls of the original building remain after earlier retail renovations). It was most recently occupied by The Pier, a family-owned home furnishings store, who moved to a suburban mall after receiving a huge pay-out from Apple. It's considered a Category A historic building that can only be modified with permission. The renovations included removing the mezzanine level, installing a second floor, a spiral glass staircase, stainless steel interior walls, and second-level Genius/Studio bars. The plans don't include a theater, but make use of the basement for storage. Total cost £1,168,000 ($2.2 million). Interior renovations approved by city officials on Jan. 23, 2007. Construction started in February, 2007, with a grand opening in August, 2007. It's the first store in Scotland, and geographically the furthest-north store in the chain. Job listings posted Feb. 22, 2007. Recruiting from universities in mid-March. Scaffolding inside in mid-May with some construction underway. On Aug. 19th Apple announced an Aug. 25th grand opening. [permits, pdf] [street info] [photos] [technical description] [fun photo!] [logo installation, Aug. 2007] [grand opening report] [opening video]
  21. Oxmoor Center - Louisville, KY - Sept. 6 - A General Growth Properties Inc. mall located on the I-264 loop just east of downtown. It has 110 shops in 960,000 square-feet, anchored by Macy's, Von Maur and Sears. The store would fill in some part of the black-out space in the central U.S. and would be the first Apple store in the state. In late Feb. 2007 tipsters confirmed the store in an unknown space, but a later newspaper story said it's the 5,000 s.f. former Kirkland's Home space, across from Eddie Bauer in the Macy's wing. The building permit quoted the refit costs at $1.7 million (not including mechanical, electrical or plumbing), with another $215,000 of related costs. As of July 1st the stainless steel façade is installed and interior party finished. Job listings posted March 1, 2007. Grand opening Sept. 6th at 6 p.m. [mall map] [July 1st barricade] [July 18th barricade] [Ed's opening photos] [Mitch's opening photos] [opening photos] [newspaper story]
  22. Los Gatos - N. Calif. - Sept. 6 - In mid-2006 Apple submitted design proposals to build a 5,356 s.f. store at 23-25 N. Santa Cruz Ave. in this upscale suburb of San Jose. The city has a "formula" retail store zoning ordinance, which generally restricts chain store development in the downtown district. In early Nov. 2006 Apple withdrew its proposal, and city officials said they plan to re-submit them later. Apparently the plans were approved, because job listings were posted March 1, 2007. Construction began May 7, 2007. Grand opening Sept. 6th at 6 p.m. [news story #1 / #2] [planning report] [final vote] [May 12th photos #1 / #2] [opening story #1 / #2] [photo gallery] [opening video]
  23. Natick Collection Mall - Natick, MA - Sept. 7 - The Boston suburb store is about 12 miles west from the future downtown store on Boylston Street (Boston), and near Wellesley College.The mall will will open a 500,000 s.f. addition in Sept. 2007, creating a two-level, super-regional mall anchored by Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus, creating a mall with 167 stores in 1.1 million square feet. On May 7, 2007 Apple signed a lease for 5,072 s.f. space in the Main St.-style addition, on the "back" side. Grand opening Sept. 7th at 10 a.m. [opening photos]
  24. Deer Park Town Center - Chicago, IL - Sept. 15 - In an affluent northwest Chicago suburb, this outdoor lifestyle center has 65 stores, 12 restaurants and a 16-screen cinema, anchored by Crate & Barrel, several Gap stores and Barnes & Noble. The center is a relatively small 386,000 s.f., but will be expanded by 80,000 s.f. within two years. Job listing appeared March 19, 2007. [building permit] [opening photos]
  25. Touchwood Mall - Solihull, UK - Sept. 22 -Located just 8 miles southeast of the existing Bull Ring store, this mall opened in 2001, and has 540,000 square-feet of space, 80 shops, 24 cafes, bars and restaurants, along with a 19-screen cinema. Job listing posted March 22, 2007.
  26. Mall of Georgia - Buford, GA - Sept. 22 - About 40 miles northeast of Atlanta along I-85, this 1.7 million square-foot mall in anchored by Dillard's, JCPenney, Macy's and Nordstrom. Apple occupy a space near Nordstrom formerly occupied by Potter Barn Kids. Black construction barricade up early Oct. 2006. Job listing appeared on Apple's site March 19, 2007.Constructed in the former Sam Goody space of 4,594 s.f. [permit] [site photos] [opening photos]
  27. Lehigh Valley Mall - Whitehall, PA - Sept. 29 - A 2-story enclosed mall managed by Simon Company just north of Allentown, it's undergoing expansion from 130 stores an 1 million s.f., anchored by Macy's and JC Penney. Two tipsters said in Feb. 2007 that Apple would locate there, but mall management denied that. Job listings posted mid-May 2007. Grand opening Sept. 29, 2007. [grand opening photos #1 /] #2]
  28. Mall at Partridge Creek - Oct. 18 - Clinton Township, MI - A new mall operated by Taubman under construction in northeast suburban Detroit. Will have 640,000 s.f. and 90 stores and restaurants, anchored by Nordstrom, Parisian and a multi-screen cinema. Taubman announced Apple as a future tenant on April 19, 2006, and the mall's Web site also listed Apple. Mall opens Oct. 18th, and Apple store will hold its grand opening the same day. [mall plan]
  29. Lakeside Shopping Centre - West Thurrock (UK) - Oct. 20 - A 3-level indoor mall about 25 miles east of central London (just beyond the metro border), with 300 retailers, restaurants and cafés, anchored by House of Fraser, Debenhams, Primark and M&S. At 1.3 million s.f., it's one of the largest malls in Europe. Apple will occupy 5,000 in a space relinquished by Woolworths, on the second level next to Carphone Warehouse. Job listings appeared May 3, 2007. Black construction barricade appeared mid-July. Grand opening Oct. 20th. [mall map, pdf] [brochure, pdf 7.9 Mb] [store location]
  30. SanTan Village - Gilbert, AZ - Oct. 26 - A new super-regional urban complex in a Phoenix suburb covering 500 acres, intended to create a live-work-shop environment, with a shopping mall, offices, 18-screen theater, restaurants and residential space. It's operated by Macerich Corp. and its 1.2 million s.f. of retail is anchored by Dillard's and Macy's. Appeared as a job location April 26, 2007. The mall opens Oct. 26, 2007, and Apple is scheduled to open the same day--and the same day as the Leopard OS X release. It will be store #200. updated
  31. Town Square - Las Vegas, NV - Nov. 14 - A huge, 1.5 million square-foot, $600 million "super-regional," open-air lifestyle center at the intersection of I-15 and I-215 south of the Strip. Construction began in May 2005 and was scheduled for a mid-2007 grand opening. It will include 150 shops, 12 dining establishments, a 230-room boutique hotel, office space, outdoor concert venue, multi-screen cinema on 120 acres. It's all designed as a city, with parks, streets and intersections, and varying architecture. Developer announced Apple store on Jan. 15, 2006. Grand opening Wed., Nov. 14th. [rendering] [story]
  32. Chestnut Street - San Francisco, CA - Nov. 23 - The city is composed of many small neighborhoods outside the downtown area. This quiet street is in the Marina District, within sight of the Golden Gate Bridge. The old-time neighborhood Marina Theater is being renovated into a theater/retail combination, and the existing Walgreens drug store at 2125 Chestnut St. will move into the ground-floor space, freeing up the smallish (2,000 s.f., but parcel is up to 4,750 s.f.) space for Apple. Merchants support Apple's plans, but neighbors filed their opposition, claiming the building's tiles are historical. In mid-July 2007 the interior was gutted and the roof removed. By July 1st the building had been completely demolished. Job listings posted June 1, 2007. Grant opening Nov. 23, 2007, Black Friday. [early photos] [permits pdf] [construction photos] [grand opening video]
  33. Princesshay Development - Exeter (UK) - Nov. 24 - A 23-acre, city-centre development that includes retail, apartment, office, restaurant, car park, pedestrian mall and open space, anchored by Debenhams. The development is being opened in phases, and will be fully open by Christmas 2007. Appeared as a job location on May 4, 2007. Grant opening Nov. 24th. [development plan, pdf] [mall map w/Apple's location] [photo of store location] [permit documents]
  34. West 14th Street - New York City, NY - Dec. 7 - During the second-quarter financial conference call on April 25, 2007, CFO Peter Oppenheimer said Apple would open the third New York City store at 14th Street and 9th Avenue in the city's Meatpacking District. Identified as 401 W. 14th St., taking 30,258 s.f. of retail space (4,883 on the ground floor, and 7,912 on the second floor, 17,463 on the third floor; plus 4,719 in the basement) of the building owned by R.K. Futterman. Apple will occupy the corner space, with a 45-foot storefront on 14th St., and 108-foot side frontage. It was previously occupied by Western Beef, but they were forced out by the owners in 2005. The entire building is being renovated for $10 million. Grand opening December 7th. Apple's neighbors to the west are Italian fashion designer Moschino and clothier Hugo Boss. [old building flyer, pdf 1.6 Mb] [July '07 flyer, pdf] [info] [former tenant] [NY Post article] [Jun 18 photos] [district Web site] [Nov. 14th photo] [Apple's gallery] [opening video]

2008

  1. Milton Keynes - Milton Keynes, UK - March 1 - Inside the Midsummer Place mall within a town of about 200,000 residents along the main M1 motorway. The mall includes an exhibition hall, multi-screen cinema, bowling lanes, 230 shops and 40 restaurants in 1.3 million s.f. The mall's location mid-way between London and Birmingham, and its proximity to road and rail lines draws 600,000 visitors a week from a wide area of the country. Apple will occupy a $263 million expansion of the mall that will add 243,000 s.f. May occupy space #411 at the mall, a two-level space linked by a compact glass staircase at the rear of the store. The second level has no windows to the outside or the mall. Job listings appeared Feb. 24, 2007. Rumors were of an opening in early Dec. 2007, but the store never opened. Then in early Jan. 2008 a tipster said that glass from Germany arrived in the wrong size, delaying the scheduled grand opening. Grand opening March 1st.
  2. Mall of Louisiana (Baton Rouge) - March 6 - A 2-story, 1.3 million s.f. mall along I-10, anchored by Dillard's, Sears and JC Peney. It's the largest mall in the state, operated by General Growth and hosts 155 stores south of downtown. It's the first store in the state, and about 85 miles west of New Orleans. The city experienced a population increase post-Katrina, and the mall was expanded in 2006 to accommodate more shoppers. The area surrounding the mall is also being developed into office and retail space. Job listings posted Oct. 16, 2007. [Feb. 18th photo] [March 1st photo] [grand opening]
  3. Grand Arcade - Cambridge (UK) - March 27 - A new 2-story, $162 million development in city center with 52 stores in 450,000 s.f. along two glass-covered streets. The city's population is 117,000, but retail draws from 2.7 million regionals shoppers. The town is also home to 22,000 students, and hosts 3.5 million tourists a year. Job listings posted Oct. 16, 2007. The m opened March 27, 2008, and Apple's store opened the same day. [aerial rendering] [interior rendering #1 / #2 / #3] [leasing brochure / pdf] [mall plan / pdf] [grand opening]
  4. Cherry Hill Mall - Cherry Hill, NJ - March 29 - A 1961-vintage mall of 1.2 million s.f. and 165 shops, 13 food court stalls. The mall serves the eastern suburbs of Philadelphia, and is about 8 miles northwest of the existing Sangemore (NJ) store. Anchored by JC Penney and Macy's. Appeared as a job location on May 11, 2006. No activity until Nov. 2007 when Apple announced a job fair for the location, indicating a Spring 2008 opening. Construction barricade appeared in Jan. '08, between Armani and MAC cosmetics store. Employees interviews in late Feb. 2008. Interior finished on March 15, '08 but no stock in place. [Feb '08 photo] [mall plan]
  5. Fair Oaks Mall - Fairfax, VA - April 26 - An enclosed mall with 1.5 million s.f. leasable space at the intersection of I-66 and Rte. 50 with 180 shops and restaurants, including Hecht's, Sears and Macy's. Has one of the highest average household incomes for Apple store territories. It will be the 9th store in the D.C. region. Appeared as a job location on Jan. 19, 2006. Construction barricade appeared mid-Jan. 2008. Grand opening April 26, 2008. [Jan. '08 photo]

Grand Openings - Officially Announced

  • Boylston Street - Boston, MA - May 15 - On Feb. 2, 2006 LoopRumors revealed that Apple had signed a lease at 815 Boylston St., a former copy store across from the Prudential Center, Hynes Convention Center and a future 6-star hotel in the city's Back Bay district. The district attracts local residents, office workers and tourists. The 6,384 s.f. lot will host a two-story building that is 60-feet wide. It will be demolished to construct a new single-level, but 2-story building. BRA approved plans on Oct. 19, 2006. Construction began Feb. 2007 and the first steel was laid Aug. 19th. Job listings posted Oct. 17th. Grand opening May 15th. [photo--thanks Mark!] [aerial view] [news story] [stair story] [rendering #1 / #2] [public hearing] [Dec. 2006 permits (pdf): general / electrical / demolition] [design OK, pdf] [first two weeks construction photos] [property assessment] [Sept. 20th photo #1 / #2]

Future Store Locations

Apple doesn't acknowledge the location of future stores 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. In all, I've identified about 71 specific locations.

The only official word came during a April 2008 financial conference call, when CFO Peter Oppenheimer said Apple expects to open 45 stores open by the end of September, 2008, a slightly higher figure than previously reported. Oppenheimer also acknowledged that there would be slightly more international stores this year than last year.

Also 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!

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

  • Westfield Brandon - Brandon (FL) - Operated by Westfield Properties Inc. in this suburb east of Tampa along I-75. Another 150,000 s.f. feet and 44 retailers were just added, now totaling 987,000 s.f. and 150 stores. Grand opening May 24th? updated
  • Crocker Park - Westlake, OH - A newish (Nov. 2004), 75-acre, $480 million retail, office, residential and entertainment development in the suburbs west of Cleveland. It has 550,000 s.f. of retail space in 60 stores, built in a Main Street theme, with residential spaces on the second floor. In late June 2006 the mall's Web site said an Apple store was "Coming Soon," and the mall map shows the store in a building not yet built. Appeared as job location Oct. 18, 2006. Job listings posted Oct. 22nd. Construction permits finally issued Dec. 2007 for Apple's storefront and signage in the Langston building that includes ground floor retail and four floors of residential housing. Job listings appeared Jan. [mall plan] [site photos] [store news blog] [rendering]
  • North Star Mall - San Antonio (TX) - This super-regional mall north of the city along I-410 has 1.3 million s.f. of retail space, with over 200 stores and restaurants. In Aug. 2007 a tipster reports that an Apple store will open there in June 2008. Tipster says possibly former Brookstone space #1670 on the lower level with 3,445 s.f., and in April a black barricade did indeed appear there. Job listings appeared Jan. 2008. Grand opening summer, 2008. [mall plan]
  • Frankfurt - Germany - 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. But according to the same sources, the store won't open until 2008. It's the second city identified as a future store host after Berlin. [see related news]
  • George Street - Sydney, Australia - Apple skipped the Bondi Junction mall and selected the office building at 367 George Street for a 3-level flagship store. Apple submitted permit applications in Oct. 2006, and an Apple spokesman confirmed the store on Feb. 6, 2007. Construction began in spring 2007 and could take a year to complete. According to the application, the total fit-out will cost US$11.9 million. In Oct. 2007 the contractor obtained a permit to close George St. four days in Jan./Feb. 2008 to install the glass façade. Job listings posted Feb. 18, 2007. Grand opening June 19, 2008? [building photo] [April 2007 construction] [photos, architectural drawings] [facade install permit (pdf)] [Mar 12 photo] [Apr 23 photo] updated
  • Bridge Street Town Centre - Huntsville, AL - This Main Street-type mall along I-565 on the city's southwest side is part of Cummings Research Park, which also includes residential and office space. It has been delayed several times, but a June 2006 site plan (pdf) of the available 550,000 s.f. retail space includes Apple as "In discussion/negotiating" for a 4,000 s.f. space in the middle of the site (#108). The city is home to Redstone Arsenal, NASA facilities and contractors. The mall will include multi-screen cinema, office space, residential area, 63 shops and restaurants, and a Westin Hotel. Features bridges over a 10-acre lake, water taxis, fountains and tree-lined walks, all with a French-Italian theme. Job listings appeared on Monster.com on Feb. 26th. Job listings appeared on Apple's site March 1, 2007. Building permit issued to Shawmut mid-Jan. '08. The permit valued the work at $1.9 million. Space #S23 identified in mid-Jan. 2008.The mall opened Nov. 1, 2007 grand opening, and as of early March there is construction on-going in the space. The store should open early June, 2008. [mall plan] [Apr 23 photos]
  • Churchill Square - Brighton, UK - An old mall was demolished and redeveloped in 1998 to create 470,000 square-feet of retail space in this south coast resort city. It has 85 shops and 5 restaurants serving locals and tourists. Job listing posted March 22, 2007. Opening before the holiday season 2007.
  • Liverpool One - Liverpool, UK - A unique 42-acre, city-center redevelopment that opens in 2008, and will include retail, residential and open space within five distinct districts. The project "retains the culture, history, variety and familiarity of the old Liverpool," the developer says, yet, "creates a new and compact focal point for urban living and leisure in the 21st century Liverpool." Developer's Web site lists Apple as "under offer" in mid-April 2007, and tipster says signed late August 2007. Job listings appeared mid-Jan., 2008. Mall grand opening Sept. 30, 2008. [project info, pdf]
  • The Oracle - Reading (UK) - A mid-town shopping center 40 miles west of London that bills itself as "the first in a new generation of town centre shopping and leisure developments to be built in this country." It's anchored by Debenhams, House of Fraser and Boots, along with 90 other retailers. It features an 880-foot riverside promenade on the River Kennet, with 25 restaurants, cafes and bars with outdoor seating, accompanied by a 10-screen cinema. Job listings posted May 3, 2007. Lease signed late August 2007.
  • West 34th - New York City - 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]
  • 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. A possible location is Sun Dong An Plaza on wangfujing Dajie or the nearby Beijing Oriental Plaza in Beijing, or the Nanking shopping district in Shanghai. In late July 2005 the South China Morning Post newspaper said Apple wants to open 3 retail stores in Hong Kong, ranging from 800 to 12,000 s.f. 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 is being renovated and will re-open June 8th. However, on March 11, 2008 it was reported that Qianmen Street would not be ready in time for an Apple store opening, so the location had been switched to the Sanlitun district, an area east of city center frequented by expats for the bars, nightclubs and other entertainment venues, and about 4 miles northeast of the former location. Sources say that the Qianmen Street store will open later in the year. By mid-March the location was further pinpointed to The Village at Sanlitun, a huge, multi-building development by Hong Kong-based Swire Properties. It will include 250 up-scale local and international retailers, cinema and boutique hotel. [details] [location map]
  • Pacific Centre Mall - Vancouver, BC, Canada - There have been persistent rumors of a store in this west-coast, tourist-destination city for years. Tipsters said that Apple's real estate team has visited the city taking serious looks at various street-level locations, and at the downtown, 3-block long Pacific Centre on Granville Street as a possible store site. In particular, the Holt Renfrew store moved to a new and larger space, freeing up space on the second level just south of Dunsmuir Street. In Oct. 2007 a tipster confirmed Pacific Centre Mall as the location. Job listings were posted Oct. 26, 2007, interviews in April, 2008. The store could open in August, 2008. [Facebook discussion] [mall map, pdf]
  • Munich (Germany) - In Spring 2007 demolition began on the existing building at 1 Rosenstrasse in city-center, the former Shuster sporting goods store. By March, 2008 demolition was complete and the third level was nearing completion. It would be the first store in Germany, and the second in continental Europe. Job listings appeared Feb. 13, 2008. The 4-story store could open in late 2008. [MacGazette on-going coverage] [Jan '08] [March '08] [March '08] [April '08]
  • Zurich - Switzerland - In August 2005 the Swiss-based Web site MacPrime reported that Bahnhofstrasse 77 would be a future store site. In March 2006 they reported Apple had signed a contract for the the 2,960 s.f. space at a reported $762,000 a year. The space is now occupied by a United Colors of Benetton store. In early May 2006, the newspaper Bilanz said the lease papers had been signed and the store is scheduled to open by summer 2007. Appeared as a job location on Aug. 26, 2006. A lease dispute between the landlord and Benetton was first reported in Sept. 2006, and as of early November is still delaying Apple's take-over the property. In Jan. 2008 a Swiss newspaper said the lease dispute had been resolved, and the 3,200 s.f. store would open in mid-July 2008, with Apple paying $1.9 million a year on the lease. As of May, 2008 there is no visible construction. Job listings appeared Feb. 13, 2008. [aerial map] updated
  • Geneva - Switzerland - Rumored for years, but only confirmed when job listings were posted Feb. 13, 2008. Tipster says the store will be on Rue du Marché in the Old Town section, near the Globus store. The street and its companion, Rue du Rhône, form an area that is the upscale home to many international brands, including fashion stores. Recruiting in early April '08. The store will open by year's end. updated
  • 119th & Roe - Leawood, KS - This upscale suburb south of Kansas City along I-435 is home to an outdoor, Main Street-style shopping mall Town Center Plaza with 90 shops and restaurants, and a multi-screen cinema. Possibly 30-foot space #3210 offering 3,745 s.f. It will be the first Apple store in the state. Job listings posted Nov. 7, 2007, but lists the location by its intersection address rather than the shopping mall itself. [site plan, pdf]
  • Friendly Center - Greensboro, NC - Part of a 75-acre open-air shopping village located northwest of downtown, with 1 million s.f. of retail space anchored by Sears, Belk and Macy's. Possibly space F5? Job listings posted Nov. 7, 2007.
  • Covent Garden - London (UK) - In Dec. 2007 tipsters pointed to Covent Garden for a future store, which the district's Web site describes as "London's most vibrant." It's home to hundreds of restaurants and shops. In March 2008 Estates Gazette reported it would occupy a 25,000 s.f. former Rock Garden space (4 The Piazza) on three levels, reportedly one of the largest and most expensive leasings ever in the area. It would be the third London store and the second in city centre--the Regent Street store is about one mile east. As of March 2008 Apple had signed a preliminary agreement, but no construction was underway.
  • White City - London (UK) - In Dec. 2007 tipsters pointed to his district northwest of city centre for a new store at an uknown location. The area hosted the 1908 Olympics, and is now home to the BBC, and the under-construction Westfield London development covering 1.6 million s.f., and including 270 retailers--the third-largest in the UK. The location is about 5 miles from the existing Regent Street store. [site plan, pdf]
  • Victoria Square - Belfast (Northern Ireland) - A new 800,000 s.f. complex located in city centre with 98 shops, along with residences and offices, restaurants and theaters. Apple will locate in space UG5 on the second-level. It will be the first store in Northern Ireland. The mall opens in March, 2008 but the Apple store will open later. Job listings appeared Feb. 13, 2008. [mall plan, pdf] photo]
  • Altamonte Mall - Altamonte Springs (FL) - A 1.1 million s.f. mall operated by General Growth Properties Inc. near Interstate 4 north of Orlando. The mall has 160 stores, and was renovated in 2004. Job listings appeared Jan. 15, 2008.
  • The Forum Shops at Caesar's Palace - Las Vegas (Nev.) - Tucked aside Caesar's Palace Hotel & Casino along The Strip, this faux sky-covered arcade includes the world's most up-scale retailers, and connects directly to the casino. The hotel-casino is located mid-Strip, where virtually every visitor passes, and is also the venue for special events such as boxing championships and music groups. Fully one-third of visitors are from other countries. The mall is operated by Simon Properties and includes 160 retailers in 636,000 s.f. The Apple store will be located deep inside the long mall, in section "E" of the mall, space #151, flanked by Armani and The Gap. The mall's descriptions says the store will hae a "giant 10 foot diagonal screen." [overview] updated
  • Willowbrook Mall - Houston (TX) - A huge, 1.5 million s.f., single-level mall operated by General Growth with 160 stores about 20 miles northwest of downtown. Job listings posted in late March, 2008. The store will open in early November.
  • The Forum - Carlsbad (CA) - A relatively small 265,000 s.f. mall and office complex in an upscale coastal surburb 35 miles north of San Diego. The mall is not far from I-5, and serves a wide swath of coast between Camp Pendleton and San Diego. Possibly in the former Bombay furniture store space. Job listings appeared Jan. 14, 2008. The store will open in late summer. [mall plan] [latest space] [construction Apr 4 - #1 / #2]
  • West Edmonton Mall - Edmonton (Alberta, Canada) - This huge, 5.3 million s.f. complex bills itself as the "world's biggest entertaiment and shopping complex." It's located about 185 miles north of Calgary in the second province from the west coast. It has 800 tenants composed of product retailers, 100 food service outlets, and entertainment venues. The complex includes a full water and amusement park, hotel, aquarium, miniature golf course and iMax theater. Tipsters says lease signed in mid-May 2007. Store will be located in the original, first-phase building, "R" section on Street East, possibly space #2126. Job listings posted Jan. 13, 2008. [mall map] [Apple space map] [Apr 24 photo] updated
  • Renaissance at Colony Park - Jackson (MS) - The state-based developer Mattice Properties Inc. is constructing this new lifestyle, outdoor mall along I-55 on the north side of the city. The 57-acre site will include a major hotel, office space, restaurants and 500,00 s.f. of retail space. The store will fill in a substantial hold in store coverage in The South. The mall is scheduled for a March 2008 grand opening, but the Apple store will open in Sept. Job listings appeared Feb. 19, 2008.
  • University Park Village - Fort Worth (TX) - A relatively small, 172,000 s.f. mall on the southwest side of Fort Worth, near Texas Christian University, with just 37 stores and restaurants. Job listings posted Feb. 19, 2008. Grand opening Sept. 2008.
  • Del Monte Center - Monterey (CA) - A 675,000 s.f. outdoor mall in this small, bayside community that is home to a community college, Naval Postgraduate School, and Defense Language Institute, along with lots of wealthy retirees and celebrities. The center is undergoing a $20 million renovation, and Apple could occupy the former Limited Express space (Lane Bryant, too?) by year's end. Limited Express was reportedly forced out involuntarily to make way for Apple. Job listings posted Feb. 21, 2008. Could open late summer. [mall plan]
  • North County - Escondido (CA) - A huge, 1.2-million s.f. mall along I-15 in the inland area between San Diego and Orange County (LA). The mall has 175 shops and 19 restaurants. Developer Westfield Group has been renegotiating its land lease with the city before committing to a $100-$200 million renovation and 400,000 s.f. expansion of the mall. Job listings posted Feb. 21, 2008. Could open late summer.
  • Chadstone Shopping Centre - Melbourne (Australia) - This older, but recently renovated, mall is among the largest in the southern hemisphere, and the largest in the country. It has 450 shops over 1.4 million s.f of space. Several tipsters confirmed that as of Jan. 2008 Apple is negotiating a lease for a space next to Nike Women on the ground floor. A white construction barricade appeared in Jan. '08, and a sign appeared for one day noting "Apple" store, but was quickly written over. Job listings appeared March 9, 2008. [photos]
  • Chatswood Chase - Chatswood(Australia) - A relatively small 532,000 s.f. mall with 144 shops In the city centre of this suburb 7 miles north of Sydney. Originally believed to be at nearby Westfield Chatswood, but black construction barricade appeared April '08. Job listings posted March 9, 2008. Could open by the holidays 2008. [mall map] [demographic info, pdf] updated
  • Arrowhead Towne Center - Glendale (AZ) - A 1.1 million s.f. mall along Hwy. 101 northwest of Phoenix. The mall was renovated in 2004 by Westcor, a Macerich subsidiary. Job listing posted March 24, 2008. The store could open by Oct. 2008, in the former Disney Store space on the lower level. In May, 2008 black construction barricade covered the space with a white Apple logo.[mall plan] updated
  • Highcross Leicester - Leicester (UK) - A new development that opens Sept. 4th featuring retail, entertainment and residential space that planners intend will transform the city centre. Job listings posted March 24, 2008. Could open on the same day as the mall. [rendering]
  • Market Mall- Calgary (Alb., Canada) - A store is this city was originally planned for Chinook Centre, but for some reason it was cancelled. Instead, Apple selected this 170-store mall with 900,000 s.f. adjacent to the University of Calgary. The mall is operated by Cadillac Fairview northwest of city center. Job listings were posted March 25, 2008, and the store could open by October, 2008. [mall layout]
  • State Street - Santa Barbara (CA) - In Feb. 2005 a newspaper noted that the Blue Bee clothing firm "beat out" Apple for a fourth branch at 513 State Street. In Dec. 2006 the potential space at 716 State St. address was leased to M.A.C. Cosmetics, eliminating another possible location. (2-05). In Jan. 2008 the local newspaper reported Apple was negotiating for 928 State St., formerly Pier 1. The 52-foot wide space has about 9,400 s.f. each on the ground floor and mezzanine, priced at $3.25 per s.f. However, planning documents filed with the city indicate Apple will remove the mezzanine and install a new elevator and stairs. Job listings posted March 29, 2008. Meetings between Apple and Historical Landmarks committee in April. "For Lease" sign still on the space in April. Could open by Oct. 2008. [building photo] [lease flyer]. updated
  • Hillsdale Shopping Center - San Mateo (CA) - Another mid-peninsula Apple store along Hwy. 101 south of San Francisco. The 1.3 million s.f., 1950s-era mall has 130 shops, and is privately-owned by the Bohannon family. Job listings posted April 1, 2008 and could open by Nov. '08.
  • Lakeside Shopping Center - Metairie (LA) - A privately-owned (Feil Organization, NYC) mall on the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain, and alongside I-10 in the unincorporated suburban area of central Jefferson Parish, adjacent to New Orleans. It was built in 1960, but enclosed, renovated and expanded several times since then. It now has 140 stores within 1.1 million s.f., and draws from a wide metro area. It suffered little Hurricane Katrina damage, and re-opened 2 months later with about half the stores and shorter hours. Since then it has continued to be a major shopping destination, albeit serving a smaller population. In Sept. 2007 Macy's announced they would build a 228,000 s.f. store there, sparking interest from other retailers. Job listings posted April 1, 2008. Could open by Nov. '08. [site map, pdf] [mall profile]
  • Cabot Circus - Bristol (UK) - A city of 410,000 in the southwest along the Avon River. Its city center has a collection of stores in city center, and word is that Apple will open a 6,000 s.f., street-level store in an unknown space within the Quakers Friars section of the development. Job listings posted April 4, 2008. Store should open by Nov. 2008. [city centre map, pdf] [development map] [development rendering] updated
  • 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. The store will open in 2009. [site photo] [news article] [history] [building photo]
  • Williamsburg - Brooklyn, 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 early October 2007 the New York Post reported Apple was looking at a development along Kent Ave. between 5th and 7th Streets, on the ground floor of condos that will open in late 2008. 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 on Joralemon St. In April 2008 Apple's plans were confirmed, but the exact location is still unknown. The store will open in 2009. updated
  • Dadeland Mall - Miami (FL) - A 1.4 million s.f. mall operated by Simon Properties along U.S. Hwy. 1 south of central Miami, and about 5 miles north of the existing The Falls store. Job listings posted April 28, 2008. The store could open before Christmas, 2008.
  • Park City Mall - Lancaster (PA) - A 1.3 million s.f. mall with over 180 shops operated by General Growth in a city of 470,000 residents. The mall serves a wide region. Job listings posted in April, 2008. Could open before Christmas, 2008.

Confirmed by Tipsters

  • Champs Elysées (Paris) - 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 will move from its location at 76, Avenue Champs Elysées, sparking speculation Apple might want the 3,200 s.f. space. [stores map] [area map] [my on-site scouting trip] [Rue Scribe] updated
  • Opera District - Paris - In mid-May 2006 Apple V-P Europe Pascal Cagli reportedly emailed authorized resellers that the title "Apple Centre" was being revoked, and replaced with another term. The French Web site MacGeneration says this is in preparation for opening a store in the Opera district of Paris, generally north of the Champs Elysees, during 2006. Later rumors put the store on Beaumarchais Blvd. some time during 2007.
  • Carousel de Louvre - Paris - In mid-2007 tipsters pointed to the underground shopping mall beneath the glass pyramid at the Louvre Museum as Apple's first France store. The mall is exempt from the country's regulation against Sunday operation, and the location is visited by millions of tourists each year. This location does not rule out other stores in downtown Paris. As of May, 2008 there was no construction. The store could open during 2008.
  • 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.
  • Eastern Shore Centre - Spanish Fort, AL - A 462,000 square-foot open-air lifestyle center scheduled to open October 20, 2004. It's 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.
  • 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. updated
  • 108 N. State Street - Chicago - The city's original downtown shopping district that includes giants Marshall Fields (founded 1902), Sears (1893) and Carson Pirie Scott (1854). It has experienced a recent retail upswing that includes more hip retailers, along with restaurants, theaters and old-time jewelers. Less than one miles from existing 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. However, Carson Pirie Scott is closing its landmark, circa-1932 store at #2 State Street by March 2007, creating space for other retailers, including Apple. In Oct. 2007 local media reported Apple was negotiating a lease on 6,000 s.f., possible some combination of spaces #126/128/130/136 on the State St. side of the project. In April, 2008 local media reported Apple was still a possible tenant. [history & photos] [Webcam] [ground floor plan] updated
  • Philadelphia - Originally reported as 1727 Walnut St., a 22,000 s.f., 2-story space in the Rittenhouse Row district of downtown, formerly occupied by Borders Books. It's was across from Rittenhouse Square Park and near other upscale retailers, and not far from the University of Pennsylvania and the Liberty Bell. In July 2004 a tipster said Apple would occupy some part of the building. In March 2005 a news story said the site was still an Apple store possibility, but tipsters said Apple has committed to the site. Work began on the site in late Aug. 2005. In Oct. 2007 locals said Chestnut Street is transitioning to an upscale retail location, and could become a store possibility. And then it was revealed that #1727 will become an H&M store. Should we be looking at 1830 Walnut St. now? [photo #1] [photo #2] [Sept. '05 update]
  • 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.
  • Berlin - Germany - Apple'e extension to Europe was confirmed by a tipster in June 2005 who reported that execs were in town looking at the Kurfürstendamm section of town for a suitable space, and that a store could open as early as late 2005. [map] [see related news]
  • 84th & Broadway - New York City - 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.
  • UCLA - the University of California, Los Angeles. Originally reported as the site of the first in a series of mini stores to be built on selected university campuses. However, this distinction will probably go to one of several other locations (Santa Rosa Plaza, Stanford Shopping Center, Bridgewater). No activity has been observed, but reports indicate that the plan is still a "go."
  • 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] updated
  • 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. Possibly in former B. Dalton space. updated
  • King Street - Charleston, SC - This once-seedy section of downtown has been turned into the "SoHo of the South," with many familiar Apple store neighbors (J. Crew, Abercrombie, GAP, Pottery Barn, etc.). The street offers 500,000 s.f. of retail and is 96% occupied. Apple reps visited the city's Department of Economic Development in mid-2006, snapped site photos and asked about zoning/heritage approval procedures for a space renovation. Speculation is on 301 King St., a 2-story brick building formerly occupied by the Cumberland's Pub & Grill. An architectural design proposal was submitted to the city review board on March 3, 2008. Could open by holidays 2008. [Feb. 26 photo] [permit news] [design review materials, pdf] updated
  • 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]
  • 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. It would be the second Scotland store. Rumored for two years, but finally confirmed in Apri, 2008 at an unknown location. Apple signed a lease, but must wait for the current tenant to move out at the end of their lease. updated
  • 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."
  • Magnolia Park - Greenville (SC) - This city's site was originally planned for Haywood Mall, but there was no appropriate space. So in August 2007 Apple switched to this 670,000 s.f. town center being created after the former mall was demolished along I-85. It will include retail, retaurants, cinema, offices and hotel space on 65 acres. It would be the second-largest mall in the state, and the first Apple store in the state. Mall opens in Fall 2009. [site plan]
  • Promenade at Chenal - Little Rock (AR) - A new 330,000 square-foot, open-air lifestyle center being built by RED Development on the city's west side. The architecture is French gothic, and the tenant list includes common Apple neighbors. Mall scheduled to open Spring 2008. Tenant listed posted May 2007 with "Apple" listed. In Nov. 2007 Apple filed for a plumbing permit, indicating construction could soon be underway. Job listings posted Jan. 8, 2008 for an June grand opening. updated
  • Galleria at Roseville - Roseville (N. Caliif.) - A Westfield-operated mall northeast of Sacramento with 187 stores. The company is adding about 487,000 s.f. to the existing 1.1 million s.f., including three parking garages, a multi-screen cinema and from 80 to 100 new retailers. In late May the developer handed out a list of the first five tenants, and Apple was listed among them. Expansion opens in Fall 2008.
  • 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.
  • Halsted Street -Chicago (IL) - On June 29, 2007 ChicagoBusiness Web site said Apple was in negotiations with M Development LLC for some part of an 18,400 s.f. triangular space at the intersection of Halsted, Clybourn and North Streets on the city's near north side, about 1 mile from the existing North Michigan Avenue store. The lot is now a BP service station (1560 N. Halsted St.), in the midst of an area that is rapidly being developed. As of mid-March, 2008 there is no activity at the site. updated
  • Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center - Honolulu (HI) - A compact 293,000 s.f. center adjacent to the state's premier hotel with over 100 stores on three levels. It's undergoing an $84 million expansion and renovation that will add several spaces, with Apple taking a 2-story space along Kalakaua Avenue in C Building. The building permit says the project cost $1 million. First revealed by the Honolulu Post-Advertiser on July 3, 2007. Job listings posted July 19, 2007. [site plan / C Building / lease brochure, pdf 8 Mb] [photo gallery]
  • 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 mall could open by August 2008.
  • Sainte-Catherine Street - Montreal (Canada) - The metro area has 3.6 million residents with just a single Apple store in Laval and few resellers. The street hosts many international brands, as well as historic retailer Hudson's Bay Company. Don't confuse this section of the street with the east end, where sex shops and Gay Village are located. Tipsters say the store will be located at 1321 Ste-Catherine W., after Boutique Mens clothing store moves out at the end of 2007. Apple reportedly signed a C$1.2 million annual lease on the two-story space, and will put in a glass staircase, making this a high-profile store. Apple's architect filed building plans with the city in early Dec. 2007, and construction began Jan. 2008, with an insulated area covering the front. Construction continues in May, 2008. It could open in late 2008. [local blog] [area map, pdf version] [parking meter story] [#1 / #2] [Jan 22, '08 photos] [Mar '08] updated
  • 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 April, 2008 the annex is under construction. updated
  • 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]
  • Wisconsin Street - Washington (DC) - In late Sept. 2007 a tipster said Apple was finalizing lease plans for a store in the Georgetown district. A week later newspapers revealed Apple had purchased the three-story building at 1229 Wisconsin Ave. NW for $13.7 million. The land and building are assessed at $7,288,500, and the lot covers 7,456 s.f. Previous tenant French Connection renovated the building in 2004, so Apple could easily convert without a demolition, but would require approval from the 3-architect Old Georgetown Board for any exterior changes. The area is transitioning to more upscale retail stores. Within two weeks Apple was reaching out to existing region store employees to transfer to this future store. Existing tenant FCUK is moving out by May 31st. Could open in early 2009. [photo]
  • Westfield Shopping Town-Brandon - Brandon (FL) - In early Oct. 2007 a tipster says Apple will open a store in this mall along I-75. It features a new 150,000 s.f. expansion adding space to the existing 250 shops in 1.1 million s.f. total. Grand opening in June 2008. updated
  • 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.
  • 67th & Broadway - New York City (NY) - In mid-December, 2007 the New York Post said Apple had procured the building at 1981 Broadway at 67th St., would demolish the two-story building and install a large store there. The location satisfies an apparent need for an Upper West Side store, which previously had been rumored around 84th & Broadway.
  • The Core - 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, including a 44-foot wide Apple store next to retailer "JD." A Sept. 2007 leasing brochure shows an Apple store in a rendering of , and tipsters confirm the project. [project brochure, pdf] [rendering]
  • Stonebriar Shopping Centre - Frisco (TX) - In Jan. 2008 a tipster pointed to this 1.6 million s.f., 3-level, super-regional mall about 30 miles north of Dallas, and 15 miles from the existing Willow Bend (Plano) store. The mall was opened by General Growth Properties Inc. in 2000 and has 165 stores. The store should open by the holidays, 2008.
  • 1 Bloor East - Toronto (Ont.) - 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 is scheduled for completion in 2011. [city approval, pdf] [rendering #1 / #2]
  • Fairview Mall - Toronto (Ont.) - A Cadillac Fairview mall along Highway 404 northeast of the city center. It has 160 shops in 881,000 s.f., and is finishing a major $82 million renovation and expansion. Job listings appeared April 1, 2008 and the store could open in Nov. '08.
  • 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. [Design Commission advice, pdf] [July update] [project dead?] [alive in Sept. 2007 story, with city reaction]
  • 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]
  • Chinook Centre - Calgary (Alb., Canada) - Cancelled? -During his Feb. 22, 2006 podcast of "Your Mac Life," Shawn King said an unnamed Apple employee officially confirmed a future store in this city of 1 million residents, and the destination for 5 million tourists a year. The mall south of downtown has 1.1 million s.f., and includes 200 stores, 4 restaurants, 19 other eateries, a bowling centre and multi-screen cinema. It was built in 1960 and renovated in 2001 for $300 million. It has the third-highest sales per-square-foot of Canada's malls, behind Yorkdale and Eaton Centre, both also Apple store locations. As of March 13, 2006 a lease had not been signed, but the mall was in talks with Apple. Lease signed in Dec.