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Apple Store Opening On West 14th Street, New York

by Heather McLaughlin

Apple recently announced that they are opening a new Apple Store on West 14th Street, the heart of the meatpacking district, on Friday December 7, 2007. The store is set to open at 6 PM Eastern Standard Time.

The new store will have three floors. Two floors are dedicated to products and the third floor is dedicated to services. It will also feature a 46-foot Genius Bar and specially designed areas for workshops and personal training. The Apple Store West 14th Street also introduces Pro Labs where customers can receive free, in-depth training on Apple’s industry-leading pro applications including Final Cut Pro(R).

“We are thrilled to open our third and largest store in Manhattan on West 14th Street,” said Ron Johnson, Apple’s senior vice president of Retail. “We think New Yorkers will love this stunning new location and the incredibly talented team we’ve assembled to make the Apple Store West 14th Street a place where people can shop, learn and truly be inspired.”

The Apple Store West 14th Street is located at 401 West 14th St. at 9th Avenue, one block south of Chelsea Market. It joins existing Apple retail stores on Fifth Avenue and in SoHo.