Apple Store Sydney - Sydney Apple Fans Lined up and Ready!

The Apple Store in Sydney Australia is set to open tomorrow at 5 pm (George Street). Fans are already camping out with tents, thermos etc. anxiously waiting to get in and explore the three floors (two floors dedicated to Macs and iPods and a third floor entirely dedicated to service). The new Sydney Store also boasts the largest Genius Bar in the world.

Apple has created such a stir over these that they actually have a fan base that is starting to attend all of the openings. Apple should start a band.

Here is the address for anyone wanting to make the trip out:

367 George Street,
(one block North of the Queen Victoria Building)
Sydney, Australia


Photo Above: Courtesy of Apple
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Note This is an update to my earlier post about the Sydney Australia Apple Store opening.

Apple Store opening in Paris, France

Apple annouced that it plans to open a store in the Carrousel du Louvre,in Paris France. It is rumored to be 7000+ square feet and occupy 2 floors. I wonder if it will look anything like the new Apple store in Boston.

DSW Footwear Retailer Launches Online Store - Finally!

DSW, the fast growing footward retailer, announced that they have launched their online shopping site. This is roughly 17 years since they opened their first store in 1991.

They have 2,000 Shoe Styles available online covering both Women's and Men's shoes. The site shows the shoes in high-definition, different angles including 360 degree views. (Full Press Release).

Here is a rundown of the different Women's shoes categories on DSW.com.

Sandals
Pumps
Wedges
Beach & Flip Flops
Flats
Sport Casual
Athletic
Fashion Athletic
Fashion Sneakers
Classic Sneakers
Loafers & Slip-ons
Mules & Clogs
Comfort
Evening & Wedding
Campus Cool
Boots & Rainboots
Slippers
Shoe Care
Socks & Tights

It looks pretty comprehensive. And the site overall looks pretty well put together.

Borders.com - Magic Shelf & More (launched today)

Borders broke away from Amazon (after 7 years) and launched their new Online eCommerce Site today.

Here's the details on some of the best features:

Magic Shelf™ Technology - This feature allows customers to view book, music and movie titles on an actual shelf like you would in an actual store. You can also personalize your shelf, by selecting categories of interest. The magic shelf will instantly show you book, music and movie titles uniquely picked for you.

Exclusive Video Programming - Some of these include "Borders Book Club” (featuring best selling authors), “Live at 01” (recorded in store event), “Borders Kitchen” (bringing you the hottest chefs), "Borders Open Door Poetry” (featuring great poets reading their work) and more.

I've played around with the site and it looks pretty well put together and well thought out. It will be interesting to see how well the Magic Shelf finds unique picks for me. Like most personalized sites, I imagine that it will take Borders.com some time to get to know me. Only time will tell. :)

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Apple Coming to Australia

In heart of the Sydney, Australia, an Apple Store is expected to open on Thursday, June 19 (6:00pm). The sign above the new location says "Drop in soon. Apple Store, Sydney" and shows the Apple Logo.

I wonder if the store will look anything like the one that recently opened in Boston (Boston Apple Store).

You can read a full summary in
The Sydney Morning Herald.

Apple Launches it's Biggest US Store in Boston

Many retailers these days are filing for Chapter 11. Apple however, just opened it's largest US Store in Boston. The store is 20,000 Square Feet and is located Boylston Street. It has a glass facade and glass spiral staircase. The 20,000 Square Feet are packed with everyting Apple has to offer, from Mac Laptops, to Ipods to Iphones.

Here's the actual location for those of you located in or near Boston.

815 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 385-9400