GoKawiilApple to revive dedicated Genius Bars in retail store redesign, Bloomberg reports
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is speeding up renovations across its retail stores with three key changes: new dedicated 'Avenue' sections for order pickups and Today at Apple sessions, removal of large video walls at the back of stores, and the return of standalone Genius Bars in place of the Genius Grove format used for over a decade.
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The shift suggests Apple sees value in restoring more structured, service-oriented in-store experiences after years of open, lounge-style layouts. Bringing back dedicated Genius Bars could speed up support interactions and reflects Apple refining its retail strategy to balance sales promotion with customer service efficiency.
- Apple plans to accelerate retail store renovations in coming years.
- New 'Avenue' bays will handle online pickups and Today at Apple sessions separately.
- Genius Grove areas will be replaced by dedicated Genius Bars in many stores.
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