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"Dediu reckons that the average Apple store employee creates sales at the rate of about $278 per hour." Creates sales? What percentage of people wander into
by dugmartin 15y ago
"Dediu reckons that the average Apple store employee creates sales at the rate of about $278 per hour."
Creates sales? What percentage of people wander into an Apple store and buy solely on the sales pitch of the retail worker?
- yahelc 15y agoAt the margin, each additional hire likely does create additional revenue. Otherwise, Apple would be laying people off at their stores. If anything, Apple stores feel a bit understaffed. After all, most purchases can't be made without an employee; if you have to wait 30 minutes to be helped, there's an increased chance you'll abandon your purchase.
- LogicX 15y agoSeems they've recently gone in a new direction in these regards: You can now make purchases yourself using your iphone and the app store app: "Apple Store" - where you can check yourself out with a purchase and walk out of the store. http://itunes.com/apps/applestore http://itunes.com/apps/applestore Here’s what you can do with the Apple Store app on your iPhone or iPod touch: - Buy products on the go and pick them up at your favorite Apple Retail Store, or have them shipped to your door. - Personalize an iPad or an iPod with free engraving, plus get signature gift wrapping for select Apple products. - Buy an iPhone with just a few taps.* - While in an Apple Store, quickly purchase accessories on your own with EasyPay (requires iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S) ...
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