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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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NewsApple’s revenue has risen despite declining demand for iPhones
Technology giant Apple has reported an increase in revenue during the third quarter despite a continued decline in the demand for iPhones.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisApple (Overview)
As retailers continue to harness the power of AI, Apple unveils ‘Apple Intelligence’, its new personal intelligence system for iPhone, iPad and Mac that combines “the power of generative models with personal context to deliver intelligence that’s incredibly useful and relevant.”
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NewsApple profits and revenue decline as demand for iPhone weakens
Apple has posted a decline in profits and revenue as sales of products, in particular iPhones, dropped.
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Innovation of the WeekFrom next-gen AI to Apple Vision Pro: 13 global retail innovations shaking up the industry
Here we bring you the latest quarterly roundup of 13 innovations that caught our attention over the past three months, from ways to protect store staff to Apple’s latest device and an explosion of new AI tools.
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Innovation of the WeekDecathlon 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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NewsApple 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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NewsApple’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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NewsApple 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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DataRanking: 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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AnalysisHow 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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NewsAmazon 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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AnalysisAnalysis: 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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NewsAmazon 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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GalleryStore 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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NewsApple’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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AnalysisPushing 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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AnalysisTracker: 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 AnalysisApple (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 AnalysisApple (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.