How Apple's risky retail venture made profits boom

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Ron Johnson, Apple's former senior vice president of retail, discusses in his book "Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple's Genius" how the company's investment in physical stores contributed to its profit growth. The book explores the strategies behind Apple's successful foray into brick-and-mortar retailing under Johnson’s leadership.

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Ron Johnson, Apple's former senior vice president of retail, discusses in his book "Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple's Genius" how the tech giant embraced physical retail spaces to boost profits. Johnson’s insights highlight a period when Apple took significant risks with its retail strategy, which ultimately proved successful for the company. The book delves into how Apple transformed traditional retail experiences to attract and retain customers through innovative store designs and customer service approaches.

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Ron Johnson, Apple's former senior vice president of retail, explains how the tech company welcomed physical shoppers in his book, "Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple's Genius."

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2026-09-19 · CBS News

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Ron Johnson, Apple's former senior vice president of retail, explains how the tech company welcomed physical shoppers in his book, "Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple's Genius." asserted

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