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Former SVP of Retail at Apple; creator of the Apple Store

Ron Johnson

Ron Johnson served as Apple's Senior Vice President of Retail from 2000 to 2011, where he conceived and launched the Apple Store concept that redefined the modern retail experience. Prior to Apple, he was a Target executive responsible for bringing designer products like Michael Graves' collections into mass-market stores. He is the author of *Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple's Genius*.

Known For

Creating the Apple StoreTransforming Target's brand through designAuthor of *Shop Different*

Books

Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple's Genius(2026)

Episodes