Apple sets sights on as many as 700 retail stores

Though Apple is clipping along with its retail strategy already, showcasing 101 stores and counting, the company has apparently got its sights set a bit higher. Much higher. According to
Apple Insider, as much as 7 times higher.

Over 600 of those potential locations are in the U.S. alone, although Apple plans to expand existing and create new retail outlets in Japan, Canada, the UK, and possibly France as early as next year. 2005 should see more than three dozen new locations open.