Northbrook (Ill.) Grand Opening

Thanks to another Gary for these photos of the Northbrook grand opening, which appears to follow the standard design--the 'home' and 'pro' sections are at the front of the store.

The waiting line forms at the front of the store. The front window display includes a giant iPod shuffle, and a set of 3 suspended iMac computers displaying a coordinated video movie.

The remainder of the waiting line assembles behind velvet ropes.

The first section of the waiting line enters the store at 10 a.m.

Store staffers clap and give high-fives as the first persons enter the store.

A store staffer takes photos as the first persons enter the store.

The 'home' and 'music' sections at the front of the store. The store has the standard design--Genius Bar in section #3 on the right, and point-of-sale counter at the rear. This store design has no theater or presentation area.

The 'pro' section laptops in front, looking across to the 'music' section, and beyond the Genius Bar.

The wall displays in the 'kids' section.

Looking towards the front of the store, the iPod and accessories shelving to the right.

The Genius Bar to the left, with iPod and accessories to the right.

The left-rear of the store, showing the printer wall display, software at the rear, and the POS counter at right-rear.