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The man who built Apple’s stores doesn’t buy Silicon Valley’s bet on AI shopping

Monday, September 21, 2026


Ron Johnson, who designed Apple's retail store concept, stated that Apple's competitive advantage has historically centered on its personnel.

Original reporting: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/21/the-man-who-built-apples-stores-doesnt-buy-silicon-valleys-bet-on-ai-shopping/

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