Former Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts has joined Airbnb’s Board of Directors, a move that leaves some scratching their heads.
Angela Ahrendts Speaks, Shortcut Tips – TMO Daily Observations 2019-05-09
John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to talk about Angela Ahrendts’ time at Apple and tips for automating in Siri Shortcuts.
The Three Lessons Learned by Apple's Angela Ahrendts
Senior Vice President of Retail, Angela Ahrendts, recently left Apple. Her three lessons learned provide valuable insights.
Angela Ahrendts’ First Interview After Leaving Apple
In Angela Ahrendts’ first interview since leaving Apple, the former SVP of Retail sat down with Jessi Hempel, host of LinkedIn’s Hello Monday podcast. She talked about when Tim Cook pursued her for the job, her first six months at Apple, the experience of switching industries, and her three takeaways from leaving Apple.
One: never forget where you came from. And what I mean by that is no different than what I did at Burberry. We looked back, because that’s your foundation, right? When I came to Apple, I’d go out in the field and they’d talk about, “Steve said our job was to enrich lives” And “Steve said this and wrote that.” I could have thrown all that out, but [I thought] no let’s codify that. Let’s protect that. So, my first lesson, what I’ve learned from them after I hit 140 stores (what that taught me) is never forget where you came from, and use that as your foundation.
Next to a Crate Full of Chickens – TMO Daily Observations 2019-02-12
Today Dave Hamilton and John Martellaro join Kelly Guimont to discuss Angela Ahrendts’ departure and the implications of Amazon buying Eero.
Apple Retail Changes, Spotify Acquisitions – TMO Daily Observations 2019-02-06
Charlotte Henry and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont for a discussion of Angela Ahrendts leaving Apple and Spotify’s latest purchases.
Angela Ahrendts Leaving Apple in April
In something of a shock move, Apple retail supremo Angela Ahrendts is leaving the company and will be replaced by Dierdre O’Brien.
Over 50 New Today at Apple Sessions Available
Apple announced over 50 new Today at Apple sessions today, with three new formats: Skills, Walks, and Labs.
Angela Ahrendts Says Retail is Broken
Ultimately, Ms. Ahrendts says stores should lessen their focus on numbers and invest in people.
Apple Store Champs-Élysées Will Open on Sunday
Apple describes the new store as being in “Haussmann-era apartment building” and says that the inner courtyard will contain its “grandest” forum yet for hosting free Today at Apple events.
Inside Apple Iconsiam - the First Thai Apple Store
Angela Ahrendts has given some insight into Apple Iconsiam – the firm’s first store in Thailand.
Apple Showed Diversity as Well as New Products on Tuesday
The number of women was as notable as the new products at Apple’s event on Tuesday.
Today at Apple Update: 60 New Sessions and Labs
The Apple Store app will also get a new section around Today at Apple, and it will start to suggest sessions for you based on the products you buy.
Apple Leadership Page Gets Memoji Makeover for World Emoji Day
Apple redid its executive profiles using the upcoming Memoji feature in iOS 12 for iPhone X (and new iPhone models to be announced this fall), all as part of its World Emoji Day celebration/blitz.
Apple at Cannes, Essential Reality, 2nd HomePod and AirPlay 2 vs. Soundbar - ACM 464
Apple Senior Vice President Angela Ahrendts is going to be interviewed at Cannes Lions, but the person interviewing her is an Apple employee. Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet think that’s a little weird. In hindsight, they also think it’s weird that Andy Rubin thought he could make money making Android hardware, an Essential(ly) bad idea. In the third segment, Jeff helps Bryan spend money when picking between a 2nd HomePod and a soundbar now that AirPlay 2 is here.
Next Month Today at Apple Participants Will Get Surveys
Starting in January, Apple will start surveying people who participate in Today at Apple events. These are free events in Apple retail stores where people can learn about something from an expert.
Apple Opens 'New Generation' Apple Store in Chicago on Friday (Pics)
The stunning location features 32-foot glass panels, a carbon-fiber roof, and a series of events developed specifically for Chicago.
Here's that Burberry Coat Angela Ahrendts Wore at Apple's Media Event
Angela Ahrendts long coat got a lot of attention during Apple’s iPhone media event on Tuesday. TMO reader Alan Adams and his wife recognized it from a recent trip to Paris, and sent me a link to it. It’s called the Macramé Lace Trench Coat, and it’s priced at a mere US$2,895. Not surprisingly, it’s from Burberry, where Ms. Ahrendts used to be CEO. Today, she is Apple’s senior vice president in charge of retail.
This Photograph Shows Why Apple Built the Steve Jobs Theater
Apple has quietly rewritten the rules for media events and presentation yet again, and this photograph demonstrates that.
Apple Says New York City's 5th Ave Glass Cube Will Return
Apple senior vice president Angela Ahrendts said Tuesday that the iconic glass cube will return to its 5th Ave Apple store location. The announcement came during the company’s fall media event, in Apple Park’s Steve Jobs Theater.
