Apple Retail, A Look Back as Well as a Look Forward

"Apple celebrated three ten year anniversaries in 2011, making this year its first full year in its second decade of Mac OS X development, iPod devices and iTunes, and its retail operations, even as the company takes on new business categories ranging from iAd to iCloud to Siri. Here's a look at where the company is headed for its next decade of retail operations."

Interesting history lesson, as well as some insight into what the future might hold for Apple retail as we progress through 2012 and beyond. What are your thoughts on where you see Apple going with their retail operations?