Soon, Little Rock, Ark. may be known for more than being the site of former U.S. President Bill Clinton’s library. Reportedly, Apple may open its first store in the city of 190,000 this October. Before you get your bags packed for the ribbon-cutting, be aware there’s been similar chatter since 2007.
However, a blog that tracks Apple’s retail moves reports the Cupertino, Calif. company has signed a lease in the Chenal Mall. If the report bears out, the addition could remove a gaping hole in what is described as a ‘black-out zone’ for Apple retail locations. The zone stretches from the Gulf to southern Missouri.
If the Arkansas store opens, the retail site would bring to 44 states where Apple stores are available. Only Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming would be Apple store free.
In March, Apple tested a ‘pop-up store’ in Austin as the tech giant attempted to follow its fans to the South by Southwest Interactive Conference.
