{
  "id": 7801811,
  "title": "Live Q&A: Apple Store pioneer Ron Johnson talks retail strategy, careers, and lessons from Steve Jobs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/live-q-a-apple-store-pioneer-ron-johnson-talks-retail-strategy",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-16T13:47:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-retail-strategy-ron-johnson-live-event-2026-9"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Apple executive Ron Johnson, the architect behind the successful Apple Stores, joined Business Insider for an in-depth discussion on retail strategy, his career, and the lessons he learned from Steve Jobs. Johnson, who entered Apple in 2000, defied the then-prevailing belief that physical stores would soon be rendered obsolete by the internet. Instead, he and Steve Jobs pioneered the Apple Store model, which has become a cornerstone of Apple's brand success. Johnson's new book, \"Shop Different,\" delves into the strategic mindset behind these stores and provides a broader perspective on Johnson's retail career, spanning his tenure at JCPenney and Target. During the upcoming live Q&A session on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. ET, Johnson will share his insights on the current state of retail and offer advice on handling professional challenges, such as dealing with a difficult boss and making a lasting impression during job interviews. Tune in to ask Johnson your own burning questions!",
  "summary": "Business Insider's Ana Altchek asks retail veteran Ron Johnson about his winning Apple strategy, and gets his take on what's working in retail today.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}