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New Apple Stores set to open in UK and Germany

by Mike Schramm (Mar 18th, 2013)

We heard earlier this year that Apple was planning to expand its retail business "disproportionately outside the US," and it looks like that plan is being put into motion starting now. In addition to a new Apple Store opening up this Thursday in Leeds, UK, the company has posted job listings ...

Third Street Promenade 2 Apple Store taking shape in California

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jun 22nd, 2012)

Apple is building several new stores in the US, and one upcoming retail location that is starting to come together is the Third Street Promenade store in Santa Monica, California. According to ifoAppleStore, this is the second retail location on that street. It is located about 1,000 feet down ...

Plans reveal huge LA Apple Store expansion

by Steven Sande (Aug 17th, 2011)

The Santa Monica (California) Planning Commission is considering a proposal tomorrow for what appears to be a new, giant Apple Store for the L.A. area. While the building permit application delivered to the commission and architectural renderings don't specifically mention Apple as a tenant, ...

iPhone 4 launch: In line at the Santa Monica store

by Mike Schramm (Jun 24th, 2010)

I'm in line right now at the Santa Monica Apple Store for the iPhone 4 launch, and, just like in the rest of the country, the line is just plain huge. I was here for the iPad launch, and it's probably three times the size that line took up when it was at its longest. Of course, there are tents and ...