Retail update: Stores on Grafton Street, Dublin
15/09/05 23:45
Two prominent outlets selling Macs and iPods
The availability of Mac products at city centre locations in Ireland has long been a problem for Apple. In recent years Compustore opened (and then closed) an "Apple Store" on Kildare Street in Dublin, when the company folded.
However over the last two years, O2 and Spectra have moved into stocking Apple products and both now have a strong retail presence in Grafton Street, Dublin.
O2 have an Apple Store above its mobile phone "experience" outlet in the middle of Grafton Street. They sell iPods, PowerBooks, iBooks, Mac minis and a limited number of accessories and software titles for the Mac.
Spectra have a store beside the Molly Malone statue at the College Green end of Grafton Street, and the rear section of the store is dedicated to stocking iPods and Macs. They have a more expansive display area, and have a large stock of iPod accessories. They also run demonstration sessions.
The stores still lack the range of products offered on Apple's online store for Ireland or at Irish supplier CompuB, but being able to walk in to view a Mac or iPod is a major improvement.
The arrival of these stores may have been triggered by the success of the iPod, but the availability of Apple products in Dublin's major retail street is very welcome.
The availability of Mac products at city centre locations in Ireland has long been a problem for Apple. In recent years Compustore opened (and then closed) an "Apple Store" on Kildare Street in Dublin, when the company folded.
However over the last two years, O2 and Spectra have moved into stocking Apple products and both now have a strong retail presence in Grafton Street, Dublin.
O2 have an Apple Store above its mobile phone "experience" outlet in the middle of Grafton Street. They sell iPods, PowerBooks, iBooks, Mac minis and a limited number of accessories and software titles for the Mac.
Spectra have a store beside the Molly Malone statue at the College Green end of Grafton Street, and the rear section of the store is dedicated to stocking iPods and Macs. They have a more expansive display area, and have a large stock of iPod accessories. They also run demonstration sessions.
The stores still lack the range of products offered on Apple's online store for Ireland or at Irish supplier CompuB, but being able to walk in to view a Mac or iPod is a major improvement.
The arrival of these stores may have been triggered by the success of the iPod, but the availability of Apple products in Dublin's major retail street is very welcome.
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