ifo Apple Store - Apple Stores Now & In The Future

Apple's first two retail stores opened on the same day in 2001, and there are now over 240 stores open in seven countries (soon to be eight). 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 has been opening 35 to 40 new stores each year for the past four years or so.

This page has detailed information for stores that opened in 2008. Find detailed store information for other periods here: 2001-2003 / 2004-2006 / 2007.

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

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

2008

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.
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]
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]
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]
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]
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 3-story building with all-glass storefront. BRA approved plans on Oct. 19, 2006. Construction began Feb. 2007 and the first steel was erected Aug. 19th. Job listings posted Oct. 17th. [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]
Westfield Brandon - Brandon (FL) - May 24 - In early Oct. 2007 a tipsters said Apple would open a store in this mall operated by Westfield Properties Inc. in a suburb east of Tampa along I-75. Another 150,000 s.f. feet and 44 retailers were just added, now totaling 1.1 million s.f. and 150 stores. The space is 22-feet wide and less than 800 s.f. updated
Pacific Centre Mall - Vancouver, BC, Canada - May 24 - There were 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 interior retaili space is 25 feet wide and less than 800 s.f. [Facebook discussion] [mall map, pdf] [opening photos / video] updated
Bridge Street Town Centre - Huntsville, AL - May 31 - 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 without the Apple store.[mall plan] [photo gallery] [grand opening video]
Willowbrook Mall - Houston (TX) - June 7 - 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.
George Street - Sydney, Australia - June 19 - Apple skipped the Bondi Junction mall andselected the office building at 367 George Street for a 3-level, glass-front 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. [building photo] [April 2007 construction] [photos, architectural drawings] [facade install permit (pdf)] [Mar 12 photo] [Apr 23 photo] [grand opening info] [a "wow!" panoramic] updated
North Star Mall - San Antonio (TX) - June 28 - 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. In April a black barricade appeared in front of #1670 next to the Ann Taylor store. Job listings appeared Jan. 2008. The store is just 34' wide, but over 118' feet deep, including a board room, offices and kitchen. [mall plan] [barricade photo] updated
West Edmonton Mall - Edmonton (Alberta, Canada) - July 5 - 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. Grand opening July 5, 2008. [mall map] [Apple space map] [Apr 24 photo] updated
One Nineteen - 119th & Roe - Leawood, KS - July 11 - This upscale suburb south of Kansas City along I-435 is home to an outdoor, Main Street-style shopping mall with 90 shops and restaurants, and a multi-screen cinema, all in 168,000 s.f. Possibly 30-foot space #3210 offering 3,745 s.f. It will be the first Apple store in the state. Officially called "Leawood" store. Job listings posted Nov. 7, 2007, but lists the location by its intersection address rather than the shopping mall itself. [site plan, pdf] updated
Sanlitun - Beijing (China) - July 19 - In 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 northeast of city center frequented by expats for the embassies, bars, nightclubs and other entertainment venues, and about 4 miles from the former Qianmen Street location (see entry above). Much of the area has been bulldozed in advance of the Olympics, and new housing and commercial buildings erected. Sources say that the Qianmen Street store will open later in the year (during the Olympics?). 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. In June, local press reported the store will be on 3 levels and cover 10,700 s.f.[location map] [June construction]
Sainte-Catherine Street - July 25 - 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. Has a two-sided, back-lit logo suspended in the window. 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, and the store will open in mid-August. [local blog] [area map, pdf version] [parking meter story] [#1 / #2] [Jan 22, '08 photos] [Mar '08] [May 12] [July 15]
Liverpool One - Liverpool, UK - July 26 - 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 opened Phase I on May 29th. [project info, pdf] [mall plan] [photo #1 / #2]
King Street - Charleston, SC - July 26 - 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. Job listings posted June 9, 2008. Employees trained at SouthPark in Charlotte. [Feb. 26 photo] [permit news] [design review materials, pdf] [July 15]
Arrowhead Towne Center - Glendale (AZ) - July 26 - 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]
Chatswood Chase - Chatswood(Australia) - August 9 - 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. As of late June, 2008 interior not fitted. [mall map] [demographic info, pdf] [opening #1 / #2 / #3] updated
Del Monte Center - Monterey (CA) - August 9 - 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. [mall plan]
Altamonte Mall - Altamonte Springs (FL) -August 16 - 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. Space is 5,500 s.f., possibly #1335? Job listings appeared Jan. 15, 2008. [opening photos] updated
The Forum - Carlsbad (CA) - August 16 - 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. [mall pl an] [latest space] [construction Apr 4 - #1 / #2] [opening #1 / #2 / #3]
University Park Village - Fort Worth (TX) - August 23 - 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. Average $33 per s.f. lease costs.
The Forum Shops at Caesar's Palace - Las Vegas (Nev.) - August 30 - 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] [barricade photo] [mall plan, pdf]
Renaissance at Colony Park - Ridgeland (MS) - August 30 - 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. In mid-May, 2008 local media reported that the city's architectural review board rejected Apple's storefront design. The mall is scheduled for a March 2008 grand opening, but the Apple store will open later in space #4010. Job listings appeared Feb. 19, 2008. [site plan, pdf]
Highcross Leicester - Leicester (UK) - September 4 - 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. [rendering]
Chadstone Shopping Centre - Melbourne (Australia) - September 13 - 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. By May a black baricade with "coming soon" appeared. Job listings appeared March 9, 2008. [photos] [Aug. 2008 photo] [opening #1 /#2]updated
Crocker Park - Westlake, OH - September 13 - 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. Rent is "mid-$20s" per s.f. per-month. 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 re-appeared Jan., 2008. [mall plan] [site photos] [store news blog] [rendering] [Sept. '08 photos] [aerial photo] [opening photos #1 / #2 #3] updated
Maine Mall - South Portland (Maine) - September 13 - A General Growth Properties Inc. mall along I-95 southwest of the city. It opened in 1971, and now has 140 stores in 1 million square feet. Mall management says Apple signed a 10-year lease on a 5,300 s.f. space, the former Vogel’s Hallmark store in the Macy’s wing. Job listings appeared April 4, 2008. In early August a black construction barricade appeared with a white Apple logo. [Aug. 15 photo] [opening photos]updated
Willowbrook - Wayne (NJ) - September 13 - A 1.5 million s.f. mall operated by General Growth alongside I-80, about 25 miles northeast of downtown NYC. The store has 200 shops and restaurants, including Bloomingdales, Macy's, Lord & Taylor and Sears. Job listings posted the first week of August. The mall's Web site states, "Coming Holiday 2008" to space #1585 next to Ann Taylor, a 6,000 s.f., 40-foot wide space on the main level.
Victoria Square - Belfast (Northern Ireland) - Sept. 20 - 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 opened in March, 2008. The 20-foot wide store has a single, center row of display tables, and a very compact, left-turn ascending glass staircase at the rear. Has a one-sided, back-lit logo suspended in the front window. Job listings appeared Feb. 13, 2008. Construction visible in early August, 2008. [mall plan] photo] [Aug. 23 photo] [pre-opening] [opening video] [storefront] updated
Park City Mall - Lancaster (PA) - Sept. 20 - 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. By Sept. 14th the furniture was installed but products haven't been placed. [Sept. 14 photos #1 / #2] updated
The Promenade Shops at Briargate - Colorado Springs (CO) - Sept. 20 - A smallish lifestyle mall operated by Poag & McEwen along I-25, adjacent to the U.S. Air Force Academy, office space and residential developments. The mall has just 47 shops in 285,000 s.f., and serves an upscale area. Job listings post May 23, 2008. [mall map, pdf] [Sept. 10 photo] [Sept. 14 #1 / #2] updated
North County Fair - Escondido (CA) - Sept. 20 - 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. Possibly on the second level in the former Brookstone space. Job listings posted Feb. 21, 2008. [possible space] updated
Hillsdale Shopping Center - San Mateo (CA) - Sept. 20 - 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 black barricade appeared in front of space #340 on lower level by June, 2008. [barricade, June 1st] [ [barricade, June 30] [Sept. 15 photo #1 / #2 / #3] [opening photos] updated
Cabot Circus - Bristol (UK) - Sept. 25 - 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, two-level store with glass staircase, within the Quakers Friars courtyard section of the development. Job listings posted April 4, 2008. Mall opens Sept. 25th, and the Apple store opened the same day at 12:30 p.m. [city centre map, pdf] [development map] [development rendering] [courtyard photos] [opening photos] updated
Rue de Rive - Geneva (Switzerland) - Sept. 25 - Rumored for years, but only confirmed when job listings were posted Feb. 13, 2008. The store will be located inside the former Hollywood theater at 4,6 Rue de Rive 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, with about 60 persons to be hired. Employee training started Sept. 4th, store final outfit starting Sept. 14th. T-shaped space with narrow wood-panel storefront, interior stainless steel, vaulted ceiling and skylight. [renderings] [ground floor plan] [April 8 photos] [Sept. 2 photo] [grand opening photos #1 / #2 / #3 / #4 / #5] updated
Glattzentrum - Zurich (Switzerland) - Sept. 26 - In early June, 2008 tipsters said Apple was moving its future store location from Bahnhofstrasse to this 462,000 s.f. shopping center about 3 miles northeast of city center. The center has 90 shops and 9 restaurants/bars. However, within weeks tipsters said Apple would create stores at both locations. Typical mall store design with "bulge" room at rear of store. Job listings posted June 5, 2008. updated
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. Grand opening Sept. 27, 2008. [Sept. '08 barricade] [opening story] updated
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. Apple's space is in theformer Discovery Store space, in the center of the mall next to Victoria's Secreet and Adler's Jewelry. Building permits states value of fit-out at $1.9 million. Job listings posted April 1, 2008. As of Aug. 1st no construction seen inside the space. Grand opening Sept. 27, 2008. [site map, pdf] [mall profile] updated
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, interviews were in early August, and stainless steel was delivered in early August. Interior was just framing on Aug. 15th. Grand opening Sept. 27, 2008. [mall layout] [opening story]
Royal Hawaiian 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 $115 million expansion and renovation that will add several spaces, with Apple taking a 2-story space (C104-107, C205a) along Kalakaua Avenue in C Building. The July, 2007 building permit said the demolition/re-build project cost $1.3 million, and real estate sources say leases are $30 s.f/month. First revealed by the Honolulu Post-Advertiser on July 3, 2007. Construction underway for a long time. Black stone exterior stone siding installed and then removed in April-May. In early August, workers waiting for second stone shipment, possibly from Guam or the Philipines, while store interior essentially finished. Final stone installation in mid-Sept. Job listings posted July 19, 2007. Grand opening Sept. 27, 2008. [future store blog] [site plan / lease brochure, pdf 8 Mb] [area map, pdf] [fisheye photo] [new stone siding] [Sept. 15 pano] [grand opening photos #1 / #2 #3/ video #1] / #2] updated

Grand Openings - Officially Announced

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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 73 specific locations.

The only official word on future stores came during a April 2008 financial conference call, when CFO Peter Oppenheimer said Apple expects to have 242 stores open by the end of September, 2008. Oppenheimer also acknowledged that there would be slightly more international stores this fiscal year than fiscal 2007.

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!

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

White City - London (UK) - In Dec. 2007 tipsters pointed to his district northwest of city centre for a new store at an uknown space. The area hosted the 1908 Olympics, and is now home to the BBC, and the under-construction, extremely upscale 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. Job listings posted June 2, 2008. The mall opens Oct. 30th, and the Apple store could open the same day. [site plan, pdf] updated
Rosenstrasse (Munich, Germany) - In Spring 2007 demolition began on the existing building at 1 Rosenstrasse in city-center, the former Shuster sporting goods store. By June, 2008 demolition was complete and the entire concrete building had been erected, and interior work was progressing. It will be the first store in Germany, and the second in continental Europe. Job listings appeared Feb. 13, 2008. The 4-story store could open Dec. 1st. [MacGazette on-going coverage] [Jan '08] [March '08] [March '08] [April '08] [May 30] [July 17] [Sept. 15] [Oct. 8] updated
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.
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.
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 is being renovated and will re-open June 8th. However, in April 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). [details]
Bahnhofstrasse - 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. Then 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, but by June MacPrime revealed architectural plans showing a 3,012 s.f. single-level store. Job listings appeared Feb. 13, 2008. Grand opening December 31, 2008? [aerial map] [floor plans revealed] [ground floor plan] [area photos] [July 17 photos]
Friendly Center - Greensboro, NC - Part of a 75-acre open-air shopping village located northwest of downtown, with 1.3 million s.f. of retail space anchored by Sears, Belk and Macy's. The store was originally slated for a space in the original mall (F5?), and job listings were posted Nov. 7, 2007. However, the mall is being expanded by 20,000 s.f., so construction was delayed to occupy a larger space in that area, possibly next to the future Williams Sonoma store. The grand opening is probably scheduled for Spring, 2009. [mall plan, pdf] updated
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 (#1 The Piazza, northwest James St. & Kings St.) 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. In mid-July Apple filed planning documents with the city of Westminster (read news story here). [panoramic photo] [original storefront] [general area] [aerial photo] [interior courtyard / mezzanine] [interior photos] updated
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]
928 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 a 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. (Rogers Furniture Building), formerly Pier 1. The 52-foot wide space had 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. The city's Historic Landmarks Commission was set to review revised plan from Apple architectural representative Cearnal Andrulaitis to remove the 4,375 s.f. mezzanine and put in a 3,706 s.f. second floor. Could open by October, 2008. [building photo] [lease flyer] [May 28th hearing, pdf].
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]
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 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. On Sept 26, 2008 the Gothamist Web site reported Apple purchased the ex-Salvation Army building at 176 Bedford Ave. 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.
Vintage Faire Mall - Modesto (CA) - This Macerich-operated mall has 165 shops in over 1 million s.f. in the state's central valley, only the third store in the valley. The mall north of downtown will be between the existing Sacramento and Fresno stores. Space M02? Job listings posted June 19, 2008. Store will open in early 2009.
El Paseo Village - Palm Desert (CA) - In early July, 2008 a tipster pointed to the Web site of mall developer, which said Apple would occupy a space inside this add-on to the existing mall, Gardens on El Paseo. The city is in the resort area east of LA, and near Palm Springs. This new street-level shopping area will have 70,000 s.f. operated by Davis Street Land Company. Construction will begin in Fall, 2008, with an Oct. 2009 grand opening. [aerial photo, pdf] [leasing brochure, pdf]
Main Place - Naperville (IL) - This city of 141,000 is about 45 minutes west of Chicago's Loop, and is beefing up its downtown shopping district with new buildings that reflect an older period. The city is #3 on "Money Magazine's" 2008 "move liveable" cities, and considered among the best "walking" towns. Possibly in the former Sharper Image space at 120 W. Jefferson St. Job listings appeared Aug. 4, 2008, and the store could open in Spring, 2009.
Grand Place - St. Paul (MN) - A three-level, quarter-block development (photo right) on the southwest corner of Grand Ave. and 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 posted August 5th. Store could open in early 2009. [project brochure, pdf] updated
The Promenade at Temecula - Temecula (S. Calif.) - A 1.1 million s.f. indoor mall along I-75 between San Diego and LA, with 140 shops. It's operated by Forest City, and is opening a 126,000 s.f. outdoor expansion in March, 2009, when the Apple store will likely open. Job listings posted Oct. 3, 2008. [rendering]
108 N. State Street - Chicago - This is 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 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. [full info] [history & photos] [Webcam] [ground floor plan]
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]

Confirmed 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 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
Rue Helévy - 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. But then in Sept. 2008 a tipster pointed to a signed lease for #12 rue Helévy, a 112-wide building set on Place Jacques Rouché behind the Opera House. [Sept. 2008 storefront / interior] [news story]
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 40 million persons a year. This location does not rule out other stores in downtown Paris. As of early June, 2008 Apple had received city approval to locate in 7,700 s.f. of the former Lalique and Réssonance stores, spaces #15 and #33. No construction is visible, however as of Sept. '08. The store could open in early 2009. [space ID'd] [Sept. '08 photos] updated
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.
Wisconsin Avenue - 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. By June 1, existing tenant FCUK has moving out, but no Apple construction visible. In June, 2008 a tipster says Apple is having city permit problems. But by July 1st Apple had presented a demolition/re-built plan to the Board for approval. Construction could begin in early 2009, and it should be a high-profile store. [photo] updated
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.
Philadelphia - Originally reported in July 2004 as 1727 Walnut St., a 22,000 s.f., 2-story space in the Rittenhouse Row district of downtown, formerly Borders Books, near upscale retailers and the University of Pennsylvania and the Liberty Bell. In March 2005 a news story said the site was still an Apple store possibility, but tipsters claimed Apple was committed to the site. And then it was revealed that #1727 will become an H&M store. It seems that all the Walnut St./Liberty St. downtown possibilities have disappeared, and as of Sept. '08 the focus is more on the up-and-coming Avenue of the Arts area, which is Broad St. from City Hall to Washington Ave. [photo #1] [photo #2] [Sept. '05 update] updated
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.
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]
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.
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 construction started in March, 2008, with Apple penciled in for a 5,100 s.f. space on South Main St. Economic slow-down has pushed the mall opening to early 2010. [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. But in May, 2008 tipster says that Apple has not signed a lease and are looking at other locations.
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.
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 April, 2008 the annex is under construction.
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.
1981 Broadway at 67th St. - New York City (NY) - In mid-December, 2007 the New York Post said Apple had procured the building at 1981 Broadway, and would demolish the two-story building and install a large store in the former 3-story Victoria Secret store (1999-2007) and a Regency Theater. The location satisfies an apparent need for an Upper West Side store, which previously had been rumored around 84th & Broadway. [permits, pdf] updated
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, 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]
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 opens in Fall, 2009. [more info]
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]
Greenwich Avenue - Greenwich (CT) - In early June, 2008 a local newspaper reported that Apple's logo was on zoning documents for 365 Greenwich Ave., the now-closed Clearview Cinema movie theater. The 1914-era building has been renovated several times, and now has an upper and lower theater, fully-rigged stage and some dressing rooms. If permits are approved, the store would open in 2009.
The Mirage - Las Vegas (NV) - In early June a tipster says Apple will locate in the most-visible space at the new CityCenter complex on 76 acres just south of the Bellagio hotel on The Strip. The complex of hotels, condos, casinos, restaurants and 500,000 s.f. of retail will open in 2009.
Penn Quarter - Washingon (DC) - In early August tipsters said that Apple's real estate team was seriously scouting locations, including the area around 7th Street and H Street, and the new nearby just-announced, 10-acre City Center DC development (former Convention Center, H-New York St, 9th-11th St.). The district is north of the Capitol mall, equidistant between the Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial, adjacent to Chinatown. The development--and store--could open in 2011. [City Center DC master plan, pdf]
Scottsdale (AZ) - In mid-August, 2008 a tipster said Apple would finally land in this upscale city of 202,000 residents just outside the Phoenix north city limits. Possible sites include the 1.8 million s.f. Fashion Square Mall operated by Macerich with over 225 stores and restaurants. The mall is undergoing a redevelopment that will add a 2-story Barney's New York department store and other retailers to the existing Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Dillard's andMacy's. Could open in 2009.
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. [Design Commission advice, pdf] [July update] [project dead?] [alive in Sept. 2007 story, with city reaction] [July, 2008 amended permit, pdf] updated
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. 2006 for 33'x110' space (3,651 s.f) on ground floor near the center of the mall in former Reitman's space. Appeared as job location on May 11, 2006. Job listings posted May 6, 2006. But after that, the location dropped off the radar. A load-bearing pillar within the space could not be removed as Apple requested, tipsters say, so the project was put on hold. As of March, 2008 it appears Apple dropped this mall for the time being, in favor of Market Mall.

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.

The most obvious holes in Apple's international coverage are found in Asia, and in that area Hong Kong is a conspicuous absence. The city is perhaps the most commerce-focused city in the world, is a major business center, and hosts millions of international tourists each year. But the city's commerce and culture is divided between mainland and island components, making a site decision difficult. Each section of the city also has an on-going retail real estate evolution, which further complicates the selection of a store site. I know that Apple is working to identify a proper store location, and a store here could appear during 2009/2010.
Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Malaysia are additional Asia locations where Apple has been evaluating locations. Singapore and Malaysia in particular are on Apple's retail radar, while political and financial conditions make South Korea and Taiwan less likely targets.
Charlottesville (VA) - In March, 2008 the Cvillan Web site reported that Apple real estate execs had been scouting the town of 45,000. Then in May, 2008 they posted another equally-speculative item about a possible Apple store. Who knows...?
Puerto Rico - In late 2007 the local Macintosh Users Group began a campaign to bring a store to the U.S. commonwealth. The island is a major tourist destination, but has a high poverty rate, low median income, and a large disparity between income classes. But its culture mirrors those of the 50 states, especially regarding technology and electronics, creating a demand for products. A large Best Buy opened Feb. 29, 2008 in city center, and several international retailers have located flagship stores on the island. The Users Group is circulating a petition and has held a mall gathering to promote their effort, but there's no official word on a future Apple store. [World Bank income info] [world income map- pdf]
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.
Singapore / Malaysia - Apple has been investigating and doing research on opening a store in these two countries, but it's unknown if that work has generated an official store project.
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, Newcastle, Portsmouth, Norwich, York and Oxford.
Apple's plans for Australia probably include additional locations in Sydney and Melbourne, and also new stores in Perth, Brisbane, Adelade and Canberra.
Check Sayhey's postings on the MacRumor's forum, and then his list of Top 20 metro areas without an Apple store, which are all excellent (and logical) prospects for future stores.
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), Richmond VA (Stoney Point Fashion Park), and Phoenix (Scottsdale Fashion Square). 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): Amsterdam (P.C. Hooftstraat area), Rome (Spanish Steps), and Brussels (chaussée d'Ixelles area, or City 2 mall). Some other options are Stockholm (Sweden), Vienna (Austria), Madrid (Spain), Copenhagen (Denmark), Berlin (Germany) 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.