From Risky Bet to Retail Giant: Apple Store Turns 24 Today

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By Tim HardwickMay 19, 2025, 8:23 am257 pts
Twenty-four years ago today, Apple embarked on what many industry experts considered a risky venture that would ultimately transform not just the company's fortunes, but retail itself. On May 19, 2001, Apple opened its first retail store at Tysons Corner Center in Virginia, with Steve Jobs personally showing…

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