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How Ron Johnson Taught Apple to Stop Selling and Start Building Relationships

Johnson says Apple’s 140-product store launch and customer-first service helped revive the company, while his later JCPenney turnaround fell short.

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Ron Johnson built Apple Stores not to push products but to create relationships through experience and care. His philosophy, forged with Steve Jobs, rejected commissions and transactions in favor of understanding customer needs. Twenty-five years later, the model thrives despite AI predictions, proving physical retail's enduring power.

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The Motley Fool broke the news in Alexandria, United States on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
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