Fortune reports that a lineup has already formed for the new iPhone 5 at the flagship Fifth Ave Apple Store. These people are already lining for business purposes. The first two in line are Hazem Sayed, 54, and his marketing manager Sage, 31, who started the line on Thursday at 8 a.m. to promote their social media startup called Vibe. Third and fourth in line are Jessica Mellow, 27, and Keenen Thompson, 22 you can folow Mellow’s experience this week at iphonewhatever.com. They are sponsored by Gazell who is providing food, drink, camp chairs, sleeping bags, Gazelle-branded t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, wrist bands, and, in case of rain, a tent. » Customers Are Already Lining Up For The iPhone 5

Macrumors wrote that a New Jersey teenager “Eric Shine” was arrested this weekend for allegedly attempting to shoplift a pair of headphones from the Fifth Avenue Apple Store in Manhattan. Eric Shine said that “he scanned the barcode of a pair of Bose headphones, and navigated the EasyPay purchase process to the final screen, but failed to complete his purchase. Upon trying to leave the store, he was stopped by store employees who accused him of shoplifting and called the police to have him arrested”. » Apple Store Customer Arrested For Shoplifting Because Of Failed EasyPay Self-Checkout?

The Moscow News reports that Apple plans to begin direct sales of its own products in Russia in 2013. Apple’s own in-house stores will come to Russia in the future, but that time frame appears unclear. Apple executives reportedly looked for Apple retail real estate in Russia last year, but came up empty handed. » Apple Reportedly To Start Apple Stores & Direct Sales In Russia Next Year

Available now from the Apple Store, the (Product)^RED bumper will run you $29.00, and, like all other (Product)^RED products, a portion of the price will be donated to charities working to fight AIDS in Africa. » Apple Releases RED iPhone Bumper Case

In Hong Kong there is one big Apple Store which is massive and got a gigantic glass display that spans across six lanes of the street below and includes a massive staircase in the center of the store. Now someone who is in the know of the shopping complex’s plans said that Hysan Place will be the location for Hong Kong’s second Apple Store. » Hong Kong’s Second Apple Store Opening In Hysan Place This Year?

Apple has send out emails to local Apple users in Spain to announce that its new Barcelona location will open on Saturday, July 28th at 10 AM. This new store is located on Passeig de Gràcia, a famous street and district in Barcelona, which is one of Apple’s largest Europe-based retail locations. » Apple Announced That New Barcelona Store Will Open On July 28th

Apple just announced it will reopen its SoHo store in Manhattan on July 14 at 10 a.m. EST. “The Apple Store, SoHo, is completely redesigned and better than ever. There are more than twice as many products available for you to try. A new state-of-the-art theater with extra seating is the perfect place to enjoy events and workshops. We’ve added New York’s first Briefing Room, where you can get to know our Business Team. Even the Genius Bar is bigger, so it’s easier than ever to get an appointment.” The first 3, 000 customers win free commemorative t-shirts. » SoHo NY Apple Store To Reopen July 14