Dive Summary:
- Apple Inc. has submitted plans to relocate its high-profile flagship store located in San Francisco to a new location, according to reports.
- The new outlet space planned for the popular brand will occupy a space roughly 45% larger, adding approximately 50 new jobs.
- The company will offer all the same features at the new flagship location near Union Square, an important sector within San Francisco’s upscale retail district.
From the article:
“We’re thrilled to be working with the city of San Francisco on a new Apple retail store at Union Square,” Apple said in a statement to AllThingsD. “Our store on Stockton Street has welcomed over 13 million customers since it opened nine years ago, and we look forward to serving them in an amazing new location when this project is complete.”