July 9th 2010
Tesla (TSLA) Attempting To Duplicate Success Of Apple (AAPL) Stores, Hires Key Exec
Tesla Motors (TSLA) it has hired the man responsible for developing Apple’s (AAPL) retail strategy which has been an important part of the success of the iPod, iPhone, iPad.. The company wants to create a unique shopping experience and believes it has found the right man for the job in George Blankenship, who most recently worked for Microsoft and brings 30 years of retail experience to Tesla. Blankenship will hit the ground running, opening stores in Tokyo, Japan, Toronto, Canada, and Washington, DC.
“George has a record of building customer-focused stores that revolutionize their industries, and he does it on time and on budget,” said Tesla CEO Elon Musk. “Tesla