Apple crowned as world's top retailer.

Apple Retail has been crowned Retailer of the Year at the World Retail Congress in Barcelona.

You'd have to say that it's a pretty impressive achievement for a technology company that up until 2001 had no retail presence what so ever, to then take the award over much larger and more experienced retail chains such as Wal-Mart and Aldi.

The company has won many admirers for the way it has taken a fresh approach to retailing and customer service with teams of highly knowledgeable staff in all its stores and features such as the Genius Bar.

More than just showcases, Apple’s stores are highly successful revenue generators from more than 250 stores in nine countries. Its now famous Fifth Avenue store in New York is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.