Apple's Iconic Fifth Avenue Store Moving to Temporary Location on January 20 During Renovations

Too many clever words on that sign when a simple arrow would've sufficed (especially considering the number of non-English-speaking tourists that must visit that iconic store)

Perfect example for anyone new to Macrumors as far as what to expect in the forums. People will criticize Apple over the most ridiculous things and rarely is anyone happy.

No Apple. You're not, "still here."

I wonder if they're going to flatten the cube into a single sheet of glass flush with the ground level.

It will be courageously thin and think of all the money Timmy will make recycling the glass cube.

I worked in that store from 2010-2011. Even back then, the traffic and crowding was unbelievable. Each week, the FDNY would send a fire inspector to see if there were more people than was safe, in case a fire broke out. And each week, they were far over the legal limit. Apple didn't give a ****; they paid the fine each week.

Perfect example for anyone new to Macrumors as far as what to expect in the forums. People will criticize Apple over the most ridiculous things and rarely is anyone happy.

Pathetic, isn't it? I like to get into a debate and discussion as many others on here, but the volatile hate that people spread on this site is absolutely overwhelming towards Apple. I don't agree with everything how Apple regulates, conducts or handles certain situations, but I certainly don't come on here and Vehemently rip every possible negative comment against Apple. Most of those who do that, have nothing to contribute to the actual article or topic of discussion. It amazes me how technology can seriously devastate somebody's personal life where they are so bitter and angry at them selves or Apple for inconveniencing them.

Did some digging for data:

"Apple’s Fifth Avenue emporium probably has annual sales of more than $350 million, said Jeffrey Roseman, executive vice president of real- estate broker Newmark Knight Frank Retail. The location is 10,000 square feet, putting its sales per square foot at a minimum of $35,000, based on Roseman’s estimate.

Those sales trump tony jewelry sellers along the famed street — currently earning about twice as much: Tiffany & Co. rakes in just $18,000 per square foot, Harry Winston between $12,000 – $13,000."

Abercrombie pays annual rent of $12.5 million for a 25,000 square foot shop on Fifth Avenue. Apple probably pays more per square foot for its more prime location but regardless they are turning a serious profit in a location with incredible marketing value.