During Apple’s conference call where they announced a new dividend and share repurchase program, CEO Tim Cook also revealed their intention to open 40 extra Apple stores this year.
![Apple Store Gallery](http://www.mactrast.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Apple-Store-Gallery.png)
40 more would take their current total of 362 over the 400 mark, and considering that the first one was opened in 2001, it is quite a remarkable achievement. If my calculations are correct, that’s roughly one opening every ten days, which is mind-blowing.