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, although the late 2008 economic crisis may slow that rate for 2009.

This page has detailed information for stores that opened in 2009-2010. Find detailed store information for other periods here: 2001-2003 / 2004-2006 / 2007-2008.

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

2009

Friendly Center - Greensboro, NC - Feb. 21 - 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 was expanded by 20,000 s.f., so construction was delayed to occupy a larger space (5,873 s.f. ,$1.7 million) in that area, next to the future Williams Sonoma and Anthropologie stores. The grand opening was delayed by facade changes, and is now scheduled for February 21, 2009. [mall plan, pdf] [Nov. 13 construction] [Feb. 4 storefront] [store location] [grand opening video]
Robina Town Center - Robina (Australia) - First reported by MacTalk in mid-Nov. 2008, this mall 50 miles south of Brisbane on the mid-east coast will finish a waterside expansion area in mid-2009 where Apple will locate. The area used to be a swamp before 1980, but has been developed into an planned, inland, lakeside community of 30,000 residents along the M1 highway, with a full range of residential options, office space and amenities. The upscale location, with 1 million s.f. and 220 retailers, draws shoppers from a wide region. Job listings posted Nov. 25, 2008, but interviews delayed until March 2009. Grand opening May 9th. [Robina overview] [expansion rendering #1 / #2] [Apr '09 photo] [opening photos #1 / #2 #3/ #3 ]
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 historic 928 State St. (Rogers Furniture Building, 1926-era), formerly Pier 1. The 52-foot wide space had about 9,400 s.f. each on the ground floor and mezzanine. The lease is reportedly $4.53 per s.f. , or about $68,000 a month. However, planning documents filed with the city in Dec. 2007 indicate Apple would remove the 4,375 s.f. mezzanine, replace it with a 3,706 s.f second-story, and install a new elevator and stairs. Job listings were posted March 29, 2008, indicating a late 2008 opening. However, also in March 2008 Apple requested that consideration of their application be postponed, and meetings were held between Apple and Historical Landmarks committee in April. In early Oct. 2008 the city's Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) reviewed revised plans from Apple architectural representative Cearnal Andrulaitis. Construction began in late Oct. 2008. Grand opening May 9, 2009. [building photo] [lease flyer] [May 28th hearing, pdf] [HLC May 14th] [HLC May 28th] [[HLC final approval] [Dec. 2008 update] [grand opening - story / photos / video #1] [IFO video]
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. However, the store was later revealed to be two levels, on the ground-floor and in a basement level. Job listings appeared Feb. 13, 2008. Grand opening May 22, 2009? [aerial map] [floor plans revealed] [ground floor plan] [area photos] [July 17 photos] [official photos #1 / #2] [grand opening story / photos #1 / #2 / #3 / video #1]
Westfield Doncaster - Doncaster (Australia) - First reported in the MacTalk forums in mid-Nov. 2008, this mall was Westfield's first entry in Victoria, and has been expanded and remodeled several times since it opened in 1969. At 1.3 million s.f., the mall is among the top 10 largest in the country, with 420 retailers. It's located in the suburbs 11 miles east of Melbourne, about 8 miles north of the existing Chadstone store. Job listings posted Nov. 25, 2008. Grand opening May 23, 2009. [grand opening photos #1 / #2] [grand opening video]
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. Job listings posted Jan. 30th. Expansion Phase I opened in Fall 2008, but the Apple store will open with Phase 2. In early May '09 the mall's Web site listed Apple as "Coming Soon." By June 1st the store interior was finished, but with no products stocked. Grand opening June 6th. [aerial photo] [mall plan] [construction Mar '09 / May '09 ]
Scottsdale Quarter - 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. In mid-October a local newspaper pointed to a 7,857 s.f. space at the Scottsdale Quarter mall, now under construction. It's located in this suburb northeast of Phoenix, and just across the street from the existing Kierland Commons mall. The 600,000 s.f. mall is operate by Glimcher, and will eventually include office space, residential and hotel space, and a cinema. The first two stores opened in March 2009, but others are opening in phases through 2010. Features a unique design: a high-ceiled box with glass-front entrances at both ends. Grand opening June 12th at 6 p.m. [store location photo] [store location map, pdf] [renderings, C-bldg., pdf] [lease plan, pdf] [April '09 update] [architecture review] [opening photos]
Rideau Centre - Ottawa (Ont.) - A 740,000 s.f. downtown mall with 180 shops just east of iconic Parliament Hill, attached to a Westin hotel and transit stations. The mall is on four levels and features a cinema and large Sears store. Will open in space #227. Job listings posted Feb. 4, 2009. Grand opening July 18th. [real estate report, pdf] [panorama of exterior area by Daniel] [grand opening video]
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. Originally intended to opening before the holiday season 2007, but failed to appear. Then job listings re-appeared on Feb. 4, 2009 for a late summer 2009 opening. Black construction barricade appeared in mid-April '09 in front of the former Envy clothing store space on the lower level of the central mall. Employee interviews overheard in the bar (!) of the MyHotel Brighton in late May '09. Grand opening July 25th. [April '09 photos #1 / #2 / #3] [permit #1 / #2] [opening video #1 / #2] [opening photos] [storefront]
Square One - Mississauga (Ont.) - In Jan. 2009 a tipster said Apple will open a store in this Toronto suburb. The huge mall has 1.7 million s.f. and 360 stores, including one of North America's highest-grossing Wal-Mart stores. In Feb. 2009 a black barricade appeared in the new CitySide "neighborhood" of the mall, to the left of the renovated Tommy Hilfiger store, covering space 2-403. Job listings posted March 16, 2009. Grand opening Aug. 15, 2009. [mall plan, pdf] [store location] [storefront Aug. 1] [opening video]
Reston Town Center - Reston (VA) - A combined 355,000 s.f. retail center with 1.2 million s.f. of adjacent office space, Hyatt Regency hotel and cinema grouped around a large fountain sculpture in this upscale northwest DC suburb near Dulles airport. The area's average household income is among the highest for any Apple store. Building permits issued Feb. 3, 2009, and the store could open by late summer in the former Eddie Bauer space. Job listings posted April 29th. Grand opening Aug. 15th. [mall plan, pdf] [June '09 update] [Jul 30 photo by Scott] [opening video]
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. It will be in the former Sharper Image space at 120 W. Jefferson St., but with a significant expansion at the back of the building. Job listings appeared Aug. 4, 2008, but no movement until May 2009, when the store was an empty shell. Grand opening Aug. 15th. [map] [May 2009 construction] [façade unveiled] [opening #1 / #2] [opening video]
Alstertal - Hamburg (Germany) - A 3-level enclosed regional mall northeast of city center in the Poppenbuttel district. It has 240 stores in 635,000 s.f., along with a 3,000 space carpark. Will occupy space #37 on the ground level of the mall. Job listings posted Feb. 18, 2009. Grand opening Aug. 28, 2009. [mall plan, pdf] [storefront] [opening pano / video #1 / #2 / #3 / #4]
Legacy Place - Dedham (Mass.) - In Feb. 2009 a tipster noted that Apple was listed among the future tenants of this future 675,000 s.f. mall in the far southwest suburbs of Boston, just off I-95. The mall will include a cinema, LL Bean store, Whole Foods grocery, along with 85,000 s.f. of office space and other attractions. Job listings were posted in March 2009. Job listings posted March 30, 2009. Grand opening Aug. 28, 2009. [storefront] [opening #1 / #2]
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. Originally believed to open in late 2008, construction began in early 2009. Job listings Dec. 12, 2008. Grand opening Aug. 28, 2009. [opening slideshow]
Carosello - Carugate Mall (Milan, Italy) - Long-rumored but confirmed only in early Feb. 2009 when job listings were posted. The city of 1.3 million is in the north of the country, and is considered a world art and fashion capital. The exact location of the store is unknown, or whether it will be a street-level store or within a shopping mall. Initial speculation was that it would be at 28 Corso Vittorio Emanuele, a former clothing store. But in late July 2009 a black construction barricade appeared in front of a space at the Carosello di Carugate suburban shopping mall. Grand opening Sept. 5, 2009. [news update May '09][news update, Italian] [map, possibilities in green] [construction barricade #1 / #2/ #3] [opening, first-in-line / video #1 / #2 / odd headgear] [opening photos #1 / #2 / #3]
Augusta Mall - Augusta (GA) - Sept. 19 - The General Growth Properties mall has 1.1 million s.f. and 134 shops along I-520 and near I-20. The mall finished an expansion area of exterior buildings, which is where the Apple store will be located--building A, between The Walking Store and the Sleep Number stores. Job listings appeared Dec. 12, 2008. Construction is reportedly delayed by a late shipment of stainless steel from Japan. [mall plan] [construction May '09 #1 / #2 / #3 / #4] [Aug. barricade] [peek inside Aug. 25th / #1 / #2] [Sept. 5 #1] [opening report]
Polo Park - Winnipeg (Canada) - Sept. 19 - The first store in mid-Canada, and first in the province of Manitoba, serving a city of about 700,000. The Cadillac-Fairview mall has 189 stores and services in 1.1 million s.f., just east of city center. Store will open in about 4,000 s.f. in space 138B. Job listings posted March 16, 2009. [Sept. 16 construction]
Chapelfield Shopping Centre - Norwich (UK) - The town is the capital for East Anglia, with a regional population of 1 million. The mall opened in 2005, and is located city-centre with 99 shops in 527,000 s.f., and 117 residential apartments. Store will be in the former USC space (8,000 s.f.) #241, which they call "upper ground level." Store features unique central wall with 58" video displays, apparently because of support columns that couldn't be removed. Job listings posted April 1, 2009, construction began June 22. Grand opening Sept. 26th. [mall view] [location map][mall plan, pdf] [mall plan] [permit photo] [site Sept. 10 '09 photo / video] [opening photos #1 / #2 #3] [open videos #1 / #2 / #3 / #4 / #5 / #6 / #7]
The Promenade at Temecula - Temecula (S. Calif.) - A 1.1 million s.f. indoor mall along I-15 between San Diego and LA, with 140 shops. It's operated by Forest City, and an expansion area of 126,000 s.f. opened March, 26, 2009. Job listings were posted Oct. 3, 2008, and by Aug. 2009 a black barricade and construction was spotted just north of the P.F. Chang restaurant in the expansion area. Grand opening Sept. 26th. [rendering] [Aug. '09 barricade] [storefront Sept. 8, 2009] [grand opening #1 / #2]
Oakridge Centre - Vancouver (Canada) - This 575,000 s.f. mall is managed by Ivanhoe Cambridge, and has 150 shops about four miles south of the existing Pacific Centre Apple store. It's the largest shopping mall in the city. White construction barricade with no logo in front of space #105 by mid-April '09. Job listings posted March 16, 2009. Grand opening Oct. 26th. [Aug. 25th photos #1 / #2] [Sept. 11th photo] [mall plan]
Fairview Pointe Claire - Located along the Trans-Canada Highway southwest of Montreal, with 200 shops on two levels in 1 million s.f. operated by Cadillac-Fairview. Located in a small city (pop. 30,000), but serving a 610,000 metro population. Job listing appeared April 10, 2009. Grand opening Sept. 26th. [mall map, pdf] [Aug. 29th barricade]
Manhasset - Manhasset (NY) - Oct. 17 - Apple leased space just outside the boundary of the 1956-era outdoor Americana Manhasset mall that includes 45 ultra-chic international retailers, but which is strangely next to a unremarkable, discount fashion store. The existing building was demolished and Apple has built a new structure that will have a very tall ceiling, glass storefront and suspended Apple logo, like the existing Scottsdale store. Job listings posted March 26, 2009. [news story] [gallery Jul '09] [gallery Aug. 1] [gallery Sept. 5] [gallery Oct. 7] [grand opening #1 / #2]
St. David's Centre 2 - Cardiff (UK) - October 22 - The town is capital for Wales. The existing mall is being renovated and enlarged into 1.4 million s.f. with 160 stores and 300 second-level apartments. The centre will also have public meeting and gathering areas, including a city public library. Job listings posted April 1, 2009. The expanded section opens Oct. 22, 2009 and the Apple store opened the same day. Like the Chapelfield store, this store has a center-located wall at the front of the store (because of a support column) with a vidieo display in the wall. [centre map, pdf] [St. David's 1 Web site]
Union Square - Aberdeen (Scotland) - Oct. 29 - Revealed by job listings on March 6, 2009. The city is Scotland's third-largest at 202,000, in the far northeast of the island. The city reportedly has the highest average weekly income in Scotland. The 700,000 s.f. city-centre shopping complex is adjacent to the rail-bus stations, and is in the final stages of construction. It will have 56 shops, a cinema and hotel. The mall opening Oct. 29, 2009. [construction photos] [rendering #1 / #2] [opening]
Carrousel du Louvre - Paris - 99 Rue de Rivoli - Nov. 7 - In mid-2007 tipsters pointed to the underground shopping mall as the first France store. The store is not located beneath the glass pyramid at the Louvre Museum, but rather 455 feet west beneath the inverse pyramid of the mall, which is exempt from the country's regulation against Sunday operation, and hosts 8 million visitors a year. As of early June, 2008 Apple had received city approval to locate in 7,700 s.f. of the former Lalique and Résonance stores, spaces #15 and #33. In early Dec. 2008 a sign appeared saying the current retailer will move out Dec. 13th to another space. By April 2009 construction was well underway. Job listings posted Feb. 18, 2009. On Oct. 4th a large graphic appeared on the black construction barricade announcing the store, and the opening time of "Soon." [space ID'd] [Sept. '08 photos] [April '09 photos] [Apr 25, '09 panorama] [Aug. 26 photos #1 / #2 / #3] [Oct. barricade graphic #1 / #2 #3] [inteior peek, Oct. 29] [press tour video / photos] [grand opening photos #1 / #2 / #3] [setteb.IT coverage #1 / #2 / #3] [Carrousel du Louvre plan]
Odysseum (France) - Nov. 14 - Without any forewarning, Apple posted job listings for a store in the city of Montpellier on Feb. 18, 2009. The city of 225,000 residents is a provincial capital, home to a major university and a regional hub along the Mediterranean. The exact location is unknown, but could be located within or near the Place de la Comédie in city-center. Reportedly, the store's opening has been delayed slightly to allow the Carousel de Louvre store to open first, in order to maximize publicity for the first store in France. [Oct. 29 photos] [grand opening photos]
Westfield Chermside - Queensland (Australia) - Nov. 14 - Spotted by locals just 2 weeks after the Robina store opening south of Brisane (and 90 min. away), this mall in the north suburbs of Brisbane is Queensland's largest with 400 stores. The mall draws shopper from a huge region of residents and tourists. Unknown space at the mall, but some spaces are single level, some are two-level. Job listings posted May 23, 2009, and black construction barricade erected July 14, 2009, but no Apple logo by Aug. 9th. Set for a Nov. 2009 grand opening. [barricade #1 / #2 / #3 / #4] [store interior photos #1 / #2] [grand opening - photos / video]
Upper West Side -New York City (NY) - Nov. 14 - In mid-December, 2007 the New York Post said Apple had procured the building at 1981 Broadway (at 67th St.), 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. As of May 14, 2009 the existing building has been demolished and the steel structure for the new building has been erected. The permits indicate 50% of the existing exterior wall must be preserved, the building will be 45 feet tall, have a 75-foot storefront, and that there will be just a single floor of about 8,400 s.f. Total cost stated in the building permit is $37,945,000. Apple retained 50% of the exerior walls to avoid filing for a demolition and construction permit, instead of a "alteration and reconstruction" permit. Based on early photos, the storefront will resemble the Boylston Street (Boston) store, with a little bit of Fifth Avenue and George Street. About Aug. 1st, construction workers at the store said the store would open by Thanksgiving, and CFO Peter Oppenheimer has confirmed a November opening. [permits, pdf] [occupancy permit,pdf] [Nov. 10] [Jan. '09 #1 / #2] [May 14] [Aug. 31][Sept. video] [Sept. update] [Oct. 6 photo] [speculative storefront rendering] [Nov. 2 photos #1 / #2] [ grand opening photos #1 / #2 / #3 / #4] [construction details]
Pheasant Lane - Nashua (NH) - Nov. 21 - This 870,000 Simon-operated mall on the south side of the state's second-largest city would be the second in the state (sales tax-free). The mall is being expanded, and draws customers from nearby Massachusetts. Job listings posted June 18, 2009, constructure barricade erected mid-Sept. 2009. [barricade, Sept. '09] [construction #1 / #2 / #3 / #4 / #5 / #6]
Greenwich Avenue - Greenwich (CT) - Nov. 21 - In early June, 2008 a local newspaper reported that Apple's logo was on zoning documents for 356 Greenwich Ave., the long-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. As of March 2009 construction was underway, with the interior gutted and red-brick walls retained. [Sept. '09 construction]
Cribbs Causeway - Bristol (UK) - Dec. 12 - This mall is 10 miles north of city center (and the existing Cabot Circus Apple store) along the M5 highway, with 135 stores and 7,000 parking spaces. Job listings posted June 18, 2009. Store in space #114 in the upper mall next to River Island. It's the second-largest Apple store in the UK behind Regent Street. [mall plan, pdf] [store location]

2010

Große Bockenheimer Straße - Frankfurt (Germany) - In March 2009 local media said city building officials confirmed that Apple had submitted plans for a 2-level, glass-front store at #30 on this street, in city center and not far from Opera Plaza. A rendering shows a reconstructed building set in front of a pedestrian mall and fountain. The building will house about 18,000 s.f. of retail (7,000 on ground-floor), 11,000 of office and 7,500 of residential space. Photos show a two-level space for the Apple store. Job listings posted June 15, 2009. Apple announced the store grand opening for Dec. 5, 2009, but then three days before that date, they announced a postponement until January 2010. Reportedly the employees will fly out to other stores to work and/or receive additional training at a local hotel. [existing building] [proposed building] [July '09 construction] [building Aug. 29th] [Oct 24 - #1 / #2 / #3 / #4 / #5 / #6] 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 70 specific locations.

Apple executives have said they will open "about 25 stores" duringfiscal 2009, with a little more than half of those in international locations.

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.

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] [rendering #1 / #2]
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. In mid-July 2008 Apple filed planning documents with the city of Westminster (read news story here, download pdf planning drawings). In Oct. 2008 Apple filed documents with the city saying construction would begin Jan. 15, 2009 and finish within 11-15 months. On Oct. 21 the Westminster City Council approved Apple's plans (revised drawings, pdf). In July and Aug. 2009 Apple designer Gensler submitted additional design documents that revised the original plans. Probable grand opening in fall 2010. [panoramic photo] [original storefront] [general area] [aerial photo] [interior courtyard / mezzanine] [interior photos] [historical impact assessment, pdf] [sub-committee report, pdf] [permit decisions #1 / #2] [Aug. '09 docs #1 / #2 / #3 / #4 / #5 / #6 / #7]
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]
Tacoma Mall - Tacoma (WA) - This Simon Property Group Inc. mall is located along I-5 south of Seattle, and has just completed a 100,000 s.f. lifestyle addition, giving it 1.3 million s.f. and 150 shops. The store will establish coverage at the south end of Puget Sound, which now only lines the eastern part of the sound. Job listings posted Dec. 12, 2008, indicating a mid-2009 opening. However, no activity was noted until Oct. 2009, when a mall spokesperson confirmed the Apple store in part of the former Nordstrom space. The store will open in 2010. [mall brochure, pdf] [mall plan]
AEZ Shopping Mall - Hamburg (Germany) - Revealed by job listings on Feb. 18, 2009. The city of 1.7 million residents is in the far north of the country. It is the second-largest city in Germany, and the largest non-capital city of the European Union. In early June '09 the iFUN.de Web site spotted a construction barricade at the AEZ mall, a 1970-vintage location upgraded and expanded in 2006 to 240 shops in 635,000 s.f. The store is located on the ground level. The very wide store could open by late summer '09. [rendering #1 / #2] [brochure, pdf] [map] [photo June '09]
Lincoln Park / 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 was a BP service station (1560 N. Halsted St.), in the midst of an area that is rapidly being developed. On Nov. 17, 2008 the city issued a permit to demolish the gas station building under the address 801 W. North Ave., and work began the same day. In early April 2009 ChicagoBusiness said Apple had signed a long-term lease on 18,000 s.f. for $700,000 a year. They said Apple will erect a 15,000 s.f. store on the triangle. By Oct. 2009 much of the structural steel had been erected, revealing a rectangular building with entrances on the north and south. The building has a basement, so will most likely be a 2-level store with spiral glass staircase down to the lower level. In Dec. 2009 Apple spokesperson Amy Barney confirmed the store to RedEye, calling it the "Lincoln Park" store. Will open summer 2010. [area report, pdf] [Lincoln Park community map, pdf 5.7 Mb] [April '09 lease] [Lincoln Park info #1 / #2 / map - pdf] [April '09 update] [Aug. site panorama] [Oct. site pano #1 / #2 / #3] [Nov. 14th] [Dec. 28 construction photos] [Jan. 10 photos] [Jan. 17 photos w/park]
Walnut Street - Originally reported in July 2004 as 1727 Walnut St. in the Rittenhouse Row district of downtown, formerly Borders Books, but in 2005 determined to become an H&M store. In 2006 the focus shifted to 1619 Walnut, and then again in Jan. 2009 when the Brasserie Perrier restaurant closed suddenly. Vesper Property Group purchased the 6-story, 39,305 s.f. building in March 2008 for $7.1 million, and reportedly increased the ground-floor lease from $19 s.f. (considered very low) to $120-$140 s.f. (the going Walnut St. rate). As of March 31, 2009 leasing agent PernaFrederick Commercial Real Estate was leasing the 3rd and 4th floors (5,100 s.f. each) for $21 s.f. The 1937-era building is on the National Register of Historic Buildings, and was the home of CBS affiliate KYW-TV and the "Mike Douglas Show" for many years. Because of the studio, the ground floor has 15-foot ceilings, making it a great architectural location for Apple. In Oct. 2009 a local blogger received a tip that Apple dropped plans for 1619, and has leased 10,962 s.f. at 1607-09 Walnut St., a former banking institution. No planning/zoning documents have been filed, and the property last sold in 2001 for $2,507,900. Job listings postd on Nov. 1, 2009 for a May 2010 grand opening. [photo #1] [photo #2] [Sept. '05 update] ['09 leasing press release, pdf] [Oct. 2009 rumor]
Georgetown (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, which required approval from the 3-architect Old Georgetown Board for any exterior changes. The area is transitioning to more upscale retail stores. By June 1, existing tenant FCUK was moving out, but no Apple construction visible. In June, 2008 a tipster says Apple is having city permit problems. In July 2008 Apple had presented a demolition/re-built plan to the Board for approval. However, the Board and an architectural commission failed to approve Apple's three sets of designs. Apple postponed its Jan. 6, 2009 its presentation to the ANC. On Feb. 2, 2009 the ANC approved Apple's design featuring red brick and a smaller logo. As of June '09 no construction activity and no job listings posted. On Oct. 30th tipster says barricade up and construction underway. On Nov. 1, 2009 job listings were posted for a May 2010 grand opening. [photo] [Jun '09 gallery] [CFA minutes, Mar '09, pdf] [Nov. '09 construction] [Dec. 5]
Rue Halévy - 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 Halévy, a 112-wide building set on Place Jacques Rouché behind the Opera House. The building dates to 1865 and has lately been converted to offices. The architect is reportedly Jean-Jacques Ory, who desgned a corner entrance on the south side. Construction on the 13,200 s.f. store began in early 2009. In mid-Jan. 2009 MacBoudille claimed this store would open before the Carousel de Louvre store. In July 2009 passersby noticed barricades carried a Uniqlo sign, a Japanese clothing retailer, putting Apple's plans in doubt. But shortly after, a Nov. 2008 approval was discovered by a Paris historical commission noting Apple's application. A dispute over hotel space in the building has apparently delayed this project to Spring 2010. Confirmed for summer 2010 opening by Ron Johnson during Carrousel du Louvre opening press conference. [Sept. 2008 storefront / interior] [news story] [April 30 update] [Paris historical approval, p. 20, pdf] [rendering: vintage / Apple] [Oct. 4 photo]
Eldon Square South - Newcastle on Tyne (UK) - A town of 190,000 in the north of the UK, and the furthest-north Britain store so far. The 5,782 s.f. store will be on the second level of a 20-store, 175,000 s.f. expansion of the main Eldon Square mall, to which it's connected by an overhead walkway. In mid-Sept. 2009 job listings appeared and the mall plan shows a second-level space for Apple on its mall plan. Could open by April 2010. [mall brochure, pdf] [mall plan, pdf] [walk-through video] [interior rendering]
Los Cerritos Center - Los Cerritos (S.Calif.) - Along I-605 in mid-LA/Orange County, with 180 shops and restaurants in 1.1 million s.f. operated by Macerich. It is across from a huge a huge regional auto mall, and is anchored by Macy's and Nordstrom. Job listings posted in early Nov. 2009 for a May 2010 grand opening. [lease plan, pdf]
Hay Street - Perth (Australia) - On July 16, 2009 a job listing appeared for a store in city centre, but without an indication of exactly where in this western city of about 1.6 million. On Nov. 11, 2009 a demoliton application was made for 790-794 Hay Street, an historic 3-story building formerly occupied by a pastry shop and restaurant. On Dec. 1, 2009 a "refurbishment application was filed with the city planning agency, notated "Apple Inc." It would be the only store on the western side of the continent. Construction approvals could take many months, meaning the store might open in late 2010. [area map] [planning applications, pdf]
Southgate - Edmonton (Alb, Canada) - A 1970-vintage indoor mall with 165 shops in 455,000 s.f. operated by Ivanhoe Cambridge south of city center. The mall has been expanded several times, most recently in Aug. 2009 with 150,000 s.f. and 30 shops. It's about 7 miles southeast of the existing West Edmonton Mall retail store. Job listings posted Nov. 2009, and store could open by June 2010. [mall map, pdf]
Fayette Mall - Fayette/Lexington (Ken.) - In late Dec. 2009 a job listing appeared for this 1.2 million s.f., "super regional" mall with 150 shops southwest of this dual city with a trade population of 758,000. The area benefits from its horse racing industry ("Horse Capital of the World"), Univ. of Kentucky (2 miles north), and large coporate offices and factories. The mall just completed a 140,000 expansion, but the exact location of the Applel store within the single-level mall is unknown. The store could open in July 2010.
Palo Alto - Relocated - In Oct. 2008 Apple's architects submitted planning documents to the city of Palo Alto for a new store at 340 University, about 1x blocks east of the current location, in a 10,700 s.f. space formerly occupied by Z Gallerie. The space will feature an all-glass storefront and mezzanine. The store will eventually replace the existing, smaller store that opened in Oct. 2001. The new store could open in spring 2011. [architectural review - pdf] [realty brochure - pdf] [news report] [video report]
Chinook Centre - Calgary (Alb., Canada) - 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. Job listings posted May 6, 2007. But after that, the location dropped off the radar. A load-bearing pillar within the space could not be removed as Apple requested, tipsters said, so the project was put on hold. However, in Jan. 2010 a job listing appeared for the store, indicating that it's viable again. The 5,000 s.f. store will open in a 180,000 s.f. mall expansion area by August 2010.
Haywood Mall - Greenville, SC - This city's Apple store was originally planned for the 1.2 million s.f. Haywood Mall, but there was no appropriate space. So in August 2007 Apple switched to 670,000 s.f. Magnolia Park Town Center that was being created after the former mall was demolished along I-85. It would have been the second-largest mall in the state, with construction to start in late 2008 or early 2009, with Apple penciled in for a 5,100 s.f. space for Phase I at 550 S. Main St. But the economic slow-down halted demolition of Magnolia Park, and in March 2009 Apple store switched back to Haywood Mall, just 2 miles away from Magnolia Park, and signed a lease. Confirmed in the former Childrens Place and Hair Place spaces on the lower level. Job listings posted Jan. 12, 2010, and the store will open in Aug. 2010. [delay story] [mall plan] [Feb. 3 update] updated
Uptown - Minneapolis (MN) - In Jan. 2010 job listings pointed to an unknown location in the Uptown neighborhood of this city. The exact location is unknown, but speculation centers on 3018 Hennepin Ave. S., a former bar that was demolished and approved for a two-story retail space of 46x127' providing 9,600 s.f., including a large skylight and rooftop garden. The store would be within 10 miles of the other four Apple stores in the state. Job listings posted Jan. 10, 2010 for an Aug. 2010 grand opening. [3018 variance approval - pdf] [news story]
Polaris Fashion Place - Columbus (OH) - This Glimcher-operated 1.5 million s.f. mall is near I-71 on the city's far north side. Apple will occupy an unknown space inside the 2-level mall with 155 stores. Recently completed a 167,000 s.f. expansion. Job listings appeared Jan. 10, 2010, with an Aug. 2010 grand opening. [leasing plan - pdf]
Ross Park Mall - Pittsburgh (PA) - A 1.2 million s.f. Simon-operated, super-regional mall north of downtown that was expanded in 2008. Mall has 150 shops on two levels. The store would be about 9 miles north of the existing Shadyside store. Job listings posted Jan. 10, 2010, with an Aug. 2010 grand opening. [fact sheet -pdf]
SouthGate|Bath - Bath (UK) - An outdoor, city-centre shopping destination that is opening in three phases through fall 2010. It will have 56 retail spaces in 420,000 s.f. "Apple, Coming Soon…" was listed on the mall's Web site in Jan. 2010. Grand opening date unknown. [leasing brochure - pdf] [renderings #1 / #2 / #3 / #4]
La Part Dieu (France) - In Oct. 2009 MacGeneration reported Apple would open a store in Lyon, possibly in 2010. In early Feb. 2010 MacGeneration confirmed the store will be at La Part Dieu, a 230-store, 806,000 s.f. city-center retail development adjacent to the city's rail station. A second center, Cours Oxygène, is being added next door. Job listings posted Feb. 5, 2010 for an Sept. 2010 grand opening. [Lyon retail analysis-pdf] updated
Vélizy 2 - Suburban Paris (France) - Rumors of a Versailles-area store began with a tipster's report to MacGeneration in Dec. 2009. On Feb. 5, 2010 a job listing appeared for this 1972-era mall with 170 shops, multi-screen cinema and parking structure in Vélizy-Villacoublay, a surburb southwest of Paris. The 1 million s.f. mall was remodeled in 2007 to a more contemporary design. The Apple store could open by Sept. 2010. [mall plan] [remodel info-pdf] [France retail info 2009-pdf updated

Reported by Tipsters

Champs Elysées (Paris) - In 2001 Sr. VP Retail Ron Johnson named the five "key" locations in the world where Apple needs to be, and Apple is already at four: North Michigan Avenue, SoHo, Ginza and Regent Street, leaving just this grand Paris avenue lined with major retailers yet to be fulfilled by Apple. The street (1.25 miles) runs from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe north of the Seine River, and includes a Virgin Megastore, Disney Store, Louis Vuitton, Sephora, Swatch, Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, Lacoste, Gap, several cinemas and auto showrooms. The north side of the street is considered more desirable than the south side. Tipsters confirmed Apple's Paris interest in 2003, and by April 2005 were pointing to #66 near the Virgin Megastore at Rue La Boetie. In May 2005 Steve Jobs told a Regent Street store visitor the Paris store will open in 2007. In Spring 2006 speculation turned to 11 Rue Scribe, north of the Tuileries. In Feb. 2008 Planet Hollywood 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]
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.
Lynnhaven Mall - Virginia Beach, VA - Indoor mall along I-264 east of Norfolk, with 160 shops and a double-decker carousel. Tipster says Apple is waiting for the "perfect" space to open up. (12-04)
Dayton Mall - Dayton, OH - An outdoor mall with 145 shops and restaurants along I-75 south of Dayton in 1.6 million square feet. Anchored by Penneys, Lazarus and Sears. The mall experienced a revivial during the past year, and claims it's the largest mall in the metro area. Revealed in Dec. 2004 that the mall would undergo an expansion that will include an Apple store. However, by Nov. 2006 an Apple reseller moved into the mall, and The Greene mall opened in Aug. 2007, signaling that Apple may have changed locations.
Maui, HI - The island is known as the most lively island in the chain, with only 135,000 residents but 2.1 million annual tourists from the U.S. (87%) and other countries (13%). A survey noted that two-thirds of the tourists engage in shopping, although most of that is at department, convenience and hotel stores. But surveys also show the largest percentage of visitors in the over-$150,000 income category, followed by $70,000-$124,999. And residents residents have an average household income of $67,190. In July 2005 a tipster said the store will open some time in 2007.
Berlin - Germany - In June 2005 a tipster reported that Apple's real estate team was in town looking at the Kurfürstendamm section of town for a suitable space. No other activity was noted until Dec. 2009, when a tipster said plans were again in motion for a store somewhere in the city. [map] [see related news]
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. Rumored for two years, but finally confirmed in April, 2008, but location unknown. The space at 124/125 Princes St, a former 6-story building housing Virgin Megastore/Zavvi turned out to be Urban Outfitters. [lease brochure, pdf] [block history, pdf] [building historic, pdf] [Apr '09 update]
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."
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.
Museum Place - Fort Worth (TX) - A new urban village just west of downtown, near the Kimball Art Museum, covering 12 acres, and offering retail (28 spaces, 110,000 s.f.), office, residential, hotel and entertaiment spaces. The retail spaces are to open starting in Spring 2008, with full build-out by the end of 2008. Apple's space is on the south side of 7th St. between Arch Arden St. and Barden St. First revealed May 24, 2007 by the Fortworthology Web site.
Shops at Wiregrass - Wesley Chapel (FL) - This tiny town (pop. 5,887) is 24 miles northeast of Tampa along I-75, where Forest City Enterprises is building a 5,000-acre community of homes, offices, hospital, schools and an 800,000 s.f. shopping center with 60 shops, to be anchored by Dillard's and Penney's. An Aug. 6, 2007 St. Petersburg Post story said plans filed with Pascoe County shows Apple as a tenant. The store will open in October, 2008.
Mexico City (Mexico) - In December 2007 tipsters said that Reichmann International was negotiating with Apple for a space inside an annex to the Torre Mayor office/retail complex, the tallest building in the city. No other intel has been received and no construction is reported. It would be the first south-of-the-U.S.-border store, and would signal, finally, that Apple has southern hemisphere plans. As of Sept. 2009 the annex is finished but unoccupied. [Sept. '09 photos #1 / #2 / #3 / #4]
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.
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] [Nov. 12 construction] [Dec. 12]
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]
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]
Queen Street - Auckland (New Zealand) - In late Oct. 2008 the Herald newspaper said Apple was believed to be scouting for locations along lower Queen Street, near the harbor, an area that is going up-scale with the opening of Gucci and Louis Vuitton. No exact location or details are available, but the city seems like a likely eventually Apple store location. Only early 2008 GDP growth declines or Oct. 2008 worldwide economic problems might derail this store in the near-term.
McAllen/Laredo (Tex.) - In mid-Nov. 2008 tipsters said Apple would open a store in at least one of these border towns during 2009, possibly inside Phase II of the 590,000 s.f., Simon-operated Palms Crossing (McAllen) mall will open west of downtown, 10 miles from Mexico and adjacent to the city's new convention center, or at the upscale, under-construction, 1.3 million s.f. Piazza del Sol mall. The McAllen region's population has increased 139% over the past 10 years, and retail sales per capita have been twice the national average, with 37% of the city's retail sales to visitors from Mexico. Either store could open by Fall 2009. [Palms Crossing brochure, pdf] [Piazza del Sol brochure, pdf]
Manila (The Philippines) - In April '09 a tipster said Apple has long-term plans to locate a high-profile store within the future stock exchange store located on 5th Avenue in Fort Bonifacio, the former U.S. and later Philippine military base. The former base was privatized in 1995 and is being developed into various commercial projects. The store would be considered an "anchor" tenant for the stock exchange building, according to wording on the CB Engineers Web site. [area map] [early renderings]
Dublin (Ireland) - In June 2009 a local newspaper reported that Apple real estate execs have been working with advisers Jones Lang LaSalle to scout locations in the city, including Suffolk Street (former Habitat store with 22,000 s.f. for $1.8m per year) and Grafton Street (former Dunnes Stores, closed Feb. 2009). Both locations are along high-profile, high-traffic shopping streets. Grafton St. is always among the Top 10 retail locations in Europe (Cushman Wakefield). Lease costs are falling in the city, the newspaper reports, and several international retailers are looking for bargain spaces. The store could cover 6,000 s.f. over two levels. Now, the only Apple presence in Ireland is four "store-in-a-store" areas inside PC World stores, three with full-time Apple-trained reps. In Jan. 2010 Irish press reported Apple was on-track for a 2011 opening in Dublin. updated
Fox River Mall - Grand Chute (WI) - In June '09 a tipster said an Apple store was planned for Appleton, but at an unknown location. However, it's most likely at this General Growth mall with 180 shops in 1.2 million s.f., just west and outside of the Appleton city limits. The store could open in 2010.
Bourbon Pompéia - São Paulo (Brazil) - Persistent tipsters say that a store will open in this city of 11 million people on Francisco Matarazzo Avenue. It would be the first store in South America. The location is in or next to the Bourgon Pompéia Mall, which opened in 2007 with levels ground to three for retail, and levels 4-8 for vehicle parking. The mall has an Imax theater, Sony Style store, and many other upscale retailers. According to the tipsters, the store will cover 13,000 s.f. on the 4th level of the building, converted from parking to retail. The store entrance will be on the 3rd level of the mall. The store could open by summer, or Dec. 21, 2009.
W. 6th St. & N. Lamar Blvd. - Austin (TX) - In July 2009 an observant tipster noticed Apple's real estate scouts looking at property west of city center, in the area with REI, Whole Foods' flagship, Book People, Anthropologie and other upscale retailers. Apple may be interested in the northeast corner, where tenants are moving out. Despite this tip, the move had not occurred by the end of Sept. (Okay, maybe this report wasn't so accurate!)
Lonsdale House - Melbourne (Australia) - In Aug. 2009 the Victoria planning minister approved plans for a developer to demolish the 1930-era five-story building at 269-273 Lonsdale Street, as part of a larger retail development that would create 240 store spaces. The decision had been fought by art deco preservationists, who claimed the building was irreplaceable. After the planning approval, an official of Colonial Global Asset Management said his company had been in contact with Apple about a space, but that no agreement or lease had been reached. [Aug. '09 news story] [speculative rendering]
Les Terrasses du Port - Marseille (France) - In Oct. 2009 a tipster told the MacGeneration Web site that Apple was planning for a store in this future port-side development, set to open by 2012-2013. The city of The mall will have 400,000 s.f. of space over four levels, with about 150 shops. In Jan. 2009 MacBidouille reported a real estate developer confirmed Apple has leased an 8,600 s.f. space, with the mall opening in 2013. [rendering #1 / #2]
Wall Street - New York City (NY) - Just steps away from the NY Stock Exchange, 23 Wall Street is the former HQ of financier JP Morgan and dates from 1914. The street in front was the scene of an anarchist bombing in 1920 that killed 33, and pockmarks still show on the building's exterior. The building and a connected property were converted to condos and retail in 2003. The wedge-shaped, highly-visible corner building is 80-feet tall, making it Apple's most impressive. In Sept. 2008, the city issued permits to demolish and remove the interior furnishings, but in the same month The Real Deal reported Apple dropped plans for a store here. [site photo] [news article] [history] [building photo] [lease brochure, 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. Reportedly in former spaces of Dolcis and Envy stores on the upper level. Job listings posted May 3, 2007--but no activity since, and it's unknown if the plans have been cancelled. [mall map]
Silverburn Shopping Centre- Glasgow (Scotland) - In Dec. 2009 a news story said developer Hammerson was "in talks" with Apple to occupy a space here, possibly in a 100,000 s.f. expansion area. The 1 million s.f. mall opened in 2007 with 94 stores is on the M77 highway southwest of city centre, and about 6 miles from the existing Buchanan Street Apple store. Hammerson aquired half-interest in the mall in Dec. 2009 in a bidding war, after a bank foreclosed on the previous owner. No exact space has been identified, and the timing of a grand opening isn't known.
Hamburg - City Center - No details are available, but in Dec. 2009 the German newspaper Die Welt said Apple intends to open a high-profile store in the city center of this city.
Valencia (Spain) - In Jan. 2010 real estate sources told ABC.es that Apple would open a retail store at 25 Calle de Cristóbal Colon in city center, across from the large El Corte Inglés department store. Apple's architects are reportedly obtaining permits to renovate and upgrade the historic apartment building designed by noted Spanish architect Lucas Garcia Cardona in 1889. The building is set on the corner of an angled intersection, providing the building with great exposure. The buildling features wrough-iron balconies, masonry details and a upper-level "viewing room." The sources say the store will open in 2010, making it the first Applel store in Spain. [1889 photo] [current photo]
Barcelona (Spain) - In early 2009 the newspaper "Expansion" reported Apple's real estate team was scouting Madrid and Barcelona for 10,000 s.f. of retail space. No activity was noted until Oct. 2009 when the Macuarium Web site reported construction at 38-40 Paseo de Gracia in Barcelona, one of the city's main streets, and the destination for millions of tourists, many visiting the nearby Casa Batllo House (#43) by architect Antoni Gaudi. Further scouting by the Noticiasdot.com Web site found tight security at the construction site, further hinting Apple may be the tenant. The update coincided with financial news from Apple that noted Spain sales topped Europe, with a 40% increase during Q4 2009. Update: At the end of Oct. 2009, it was revealed that the Madarin Oriental hotel is building at 38-40, not Apple. inactive
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. That location later turned into a Duane Reade store, not Apple. 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., but no further activity. In Dec. 2009 an architectural source confirmed another "New York City" store, apparently referring to one outside Manhattan, but didn't provide location details. updated
CityCenter- Las Vegas (NV) - Cancelled - In early June 2008 a tipster says Apple would locate in the most-visible "Crystals" space at the new CityCenter complex on 76 acres just south of the Bellagio hotel on The Strip. The site is one of the largest and most expensive developments on The Strip, and has been plagued with funding and worker safety issues. Apple's space will feature an angular set of huge glass panels facing Las Vegas Blvd., all designed by architect Daniel Libeskind. Most locations with the complex of four hotels, condos, spa, casino, restaurants and 500,000 s.f. of retail will open Dec. 16, 2009, but without Apple as a retail tenant. [news story] [latest construction]
1 Bloor East - Toronto (Ont.) - Cancelled? - In March, 2008 a tipster reported that developer Bazis International will build a luxury, 80-story residential development at the corner of Bloor and Yonge Streets, including three floors of retail space totaling 100,000 s.f.. It would be the tallest structure in the city after the CN Tower. The developer has apparently bragged that Apple would be an anchor tenant in the building, apparently in 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 was scheduled for completion in 2011, but in March 2009 financial backing collapsed, putting the entire project in jeopardy. In June '09 a large space between 130 and 150 Bloor West seems to be under construction. However, this project seems cancelled. [city approval, pdf] [rendering #1 / #2] [130-150 Bloor West photo] updated
84th & Broadway - New York City - not active - street-level store in an unknown space; this third open/planned store in Manhattan is on the Upper West Side, west of Central Park, north of Lincoln Center, and not far from Columbia University and City College of New York. It's an upscale part of town that's become known for its trendy restaurants, clubs and bars. This site was identified in early 2004, but there was no further activity until Dec. 2006, when rumors about this store again surfaced. In Dec. 2007 the New York Post newspaper said Apple would occupy the former Victoria's Secret store at 1981-Broadway at 67th Street, which may satisfy the need for a store on the city's Upper West Side.
Grand Place - St. Paul (MN) - Cancelled? - A three-level, quarter-block development at 870 Grand Pl. at Victoria St. South, managed by Exeter Realty with 26,000 s.f. of retail fronting on two streets. The top two levels of the brick structure are a parking garage. Other teants include J Crew and Pottery Barn. Probably #874, former EQ-Life store. Job listings were posted on August 5th, but in March 2009 an "inactive" tag appeared on the listing. By July '09 city permit records seem to indicate a grocery store is going into the space, not Apple. [project brochure, pdf]
Zeil Forum - Frankfurt - Germany - Cancelled? - In early Dec. 2005 real estate sources said Apple had signed a lease for space inside the Zeil Forum, a 7-story shopping center that is part of a huge office, entertainment, residential complex located downtown. However, in March 2009 a nearby location was confirmed on Große Bachenheimer Straße, no doubt replacing this location. [see related news]
West 34th - New York City - Cancelled - A December 2005 New York Post story said Apple leased the entire building at 21 W. 34th St. for retail space.The 1930s, five-story loft structure now has offices and two ground-floor retail spaces, is opposite the Empire State Building, one block from Macy's, and two long blocks to Madison Square Garden. The #21 address has 4,000 s.f. of retail, although the entire building totals 20,000 s.f. Adjacent neighbors include Banana Republic, Aldo, Sleepy's mattress store, Zara and Foot Locker. On. Oct. 24, 2006 developer SL Green Realty Corp. announced they had signed Apple to a lease for the space. The company will develop #21, along with adjacent #25-27 and #29 into new retail spaces. In late Jan. 2007 Forbes Magazine reported that the store plans were cancelled because the location wasn't hip enough, leaving Apple with a $5.5 million lease commitment. But, in Oct. 2007 renderings surfaced showing a 30-store building at the site, with an Apple store occupying the bottom three floors. Mortgage documents seem to back-up the illustrations. [rendering #1 / #2]
N.W. 23rd Avenue - Portland, OR - Cancelled? - In July, 2005 Apple's architectural representative (Holst Architecture, Portland) proposed demolishing the current 3-story building at 437 N.W. 23rd Ave. at Glisan, and building a two-story, street-level store. Documents (pdf) filed with the city note the lot is 50"x100" and includes a building constructed in 1982. The potential store would be “double height, one-floor corner retail building shell approximately 4,750 square feet,” with, “a clear glass storefront glazing system is proposed along the full frontage of the NW 23rd Avenue, and a 1/3 frontage along NW Glisan Street." Public meetings to obtain design advice were postponed at least three times during Sept.-Nov. 2005, but finally held Nov. 28th. The Design Commission was critical of the design and height. Hearings for June 12 and July 10, 2006 were postponed. As of Jan. 2007 no new hearings were scheduled. In Sept. 2007 the building owner submitted another design for approval, but not with Apple as a tenant. In mid-August, 2008 the building was demolished and an amended permit was issued, with slight design changes. By Jan. 2009 construction on something was underway. [Design Commission advice, pdf] [July update] [project dead?] [alive in Sept. 2007 story, with city reaction] [July, 2008 amended permit, pdf]
Flatiron District - New York City - Cancelled - The district is named for an historic and architecturally-significant, triangular-shaped, 22-story building at Fifth Ave. and Broadway. Apple selected the space at 136 Fifth Ave., the former Andrew's Coffee Shop that now occupies 3,550 s.f. in one story. It's the fourth store open or identified in Manhattan, about mid-way between the existing SoHo store and future GM Plaza store. Appeared as a job location on Feb. 24, 2005, and positions posted March 2, 2005. Read the details of Apple's design proposals for the space. On Sept. 23, 2005 a sign was spotted on the building, "Retail Space Available," indicating that Apple's plan were rejected by the city's Landmarks Preservation Commission, and that Apple canceled plans for this store. [real estate listing] [Flatiron building details] [area store map] [block-by-block history] [Dec. 05 update] [NY Times]
108 N. State Street - Chicago - cancelled - This is the city's original downtown shopping district that includes 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. In March 2009 a lawsuit revealed that Apple pulled out of this project in Dec. 2008. [full info] [history & photos] [Webcam] [ground floor plan]
Eastern Shore Centre - Spanish Fort, AL - A 462,000 square-foot open-air lifestyle center scheduled to open October 20, 2004. It's was being developed by Malbis Bay, LLC and will include Dillard's, Belk and Sears. The center is at the intersection of Highway 181, Interstate 10 and Highway 31, directly across from the Timbercreek Golf Club. This site was identified as an store site in late 2003, but a sign of Centre tenants that appeared in early May 2004 did not include Apple. In Sept. 2004 mall management said it does not have a signed lease with Apple. But in Nov. 2004 a tipster reported that Apple expressed early interest in the center, but has backed away, perhaps until the second phase, or until revenue figures are firmer for the mall. Since then, no action so probably cancelled.

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.
Columbia (SC) - In Sept. 2009 the local newspaper said developers of a new shopping complex were in talks with Apple and other retailers about occupying a 4,200 s.f. space at Blossom Street and Santee Avenue, one of three buildings to be built as part of Shoppes at Five Points.
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 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), and Richmond VA (Stoney Point Fashion Park). Check my analysis of possible locations using a point system.
AppleInsider's posted 27 potential sites for future Apple stores in Japan [story].
In other countries not mentioned above, the possibilities are (in no particular order): 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) 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.