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US technology giant Apple launched its own retail stores in the late-1990s as it sought to gain greater control over its products. There are more than 500 stores globally. More recently, Apple's services division, including Apple Pay, the App Store and Apple Music, has broadened its retail reach.
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Innovation of the Week
Decathlon launches immersive app on Apple Vision Pro
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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News
Apple profits rise driven by ‘all-time revenue record in services’
Apple has reported increased profits with an “all-time revenue record in services” as the tech giant reaches more than 1 billion paid subscriptions.
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News
Apple’s dip in sales offset by demand for iPhone
Apple has posted a decline in sales in the second quarter, but demand for iPhones has held up overseas.
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News
Apple to cut staff in corporate retail teams
Apple is set to lay off staff from roles within its corporate retail teams as the tech giant bids to improve its operations.
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Analysis
Ranking: The 50 most-loved retailers in the UK for 2023
Shoppers have had a tough time of late. Leaping from a global pandemic to an economic crisis has meant many have had to take a closer look at how much they spend and who they’re spending it with. For retailers, that means yet another obstacle course, forcing them to roll up their sleeves and navigate their customers through it.
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Analysis
How retailers are responding to Turkey and Syria earthquakes
In response to the humanitarian crisis in Turkey and Syria following the huge earthquakes on February 6, retailers have pledged to help victims, charities and first responders in the region, with many donating money, clothes and blankets.
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News
Amazon and Apple post mixed results as economic slump impacts demand
Amazon and Apple have both posted mixed results for the fourth quarter as the economic slump dampened demand.
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Analysis
Analysis: Can Battersea power London’s retail revival?
With the long-awaited opening of the Battersea Power Station redevelopment set for next week, Retail Week revisits this feature from June which looked at whether its opening could supercharge the capital’s post-pandemic retail revival?
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News
Amazon posts loss as ecommerce comes under pressure
Amazon has reported a second consecutive quarterly loss, but sales beat expectations despite its online retail business declining.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Apple launches click and collect and AR experience at new store
Apple has opened a new store on Brompton Road in London.
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News
Apple’s UK stores paid only £800,000 in tax despite surging sales
Apple’s retail division paid just under £800,000 to HMRC, after utilising a stock option scheme loophole to minimise its tax burden.
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Analysis
Pushing your purpose, driving diversity and reinventing stores – the best of WRC 2022
Ahold Delhaize, Nike, Ikea and Currys – the big names and key takeaways from WRC 2022
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Analysis
Tracker: Retail reacts to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Retail Week rounds up the actions being taken by retailers in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Last updated March 29, 2022.
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Opinion
‘Regulation of online giants is one of the most important policy challenges of our time’
Regulation is not about constraining tech innovation, but sharing it more widely and increasing competition, says Michael Jary, senior adviser at OC&C Strategy Consultants.
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Retail Navigator Analysis
Apple (Overview)
Apple is a US technology firm that began establishing its own network of retail stores from the late 1990s as it sought to achieve greater control over the marketing of its products. Tim Cook has been CEO of Apple since 2011, replacing co-founder Steve Jobs in the role.
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Retail Navigator Analysis
Apple (Financials)
Apple’s revenues were challenged in the year ended 30 September 2023 (FY2023) as sales fell every quarter in the year. Group sales declined 2.8% to $382.3bn (£312.9bn) with global smartphone sales the slowest in more than a decade. iPhone sales fell 2.4% to £200.6bn (£163.7bn) although still made up more than 50% of group revenue.
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Retail Navigator Analysis
Apple (SWOT)
Apple’s ascent has been driven by several innovative and highly desirable products. This has helped generate sales of £1.5bn through the Apple stores in the UK, while additional turnover is generated through its online site and third parties.
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News
Apple’s profits double as Chinese sales soar
Apple has recorded soaring sales since the beginning of the pandemic, with particular momentum seen in China.
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Gallery
In pictures: New stores that brought the wow factor in lockdown year
2020 may be more synonymous with shuttered stores but it did bring us some eye-catching new shops. Retail Week rounds up some of the best to whet your appetite
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Opinion
‘The 12 trends of Christmas – festive retail under Covid’
As Christmas nears, there is little seasonal cheer as retailers anticipate a Golden Quarter characterised by levels of volatility and uncertainty they have rarely, if ever, experienced before.