Apple's retail stores are well-known for their clean layout, product-first mentality, and obsequious staff. Though they stock things like iPod cases, printers, and so on, the focus has always been on Apple's devices, and may soon be even more so, as it appears a fair amount of software and peripherals will be taken off the shelves to make room for more Mac-focused space. It's an interesting indicator of the Apple ecosystem endgame.
After all, Apple is positioning itself as not just a maker of quality computing goods, but the gatekeeper and distributor for everything you purchase, be it media, software, or accessory — even in the "real world." The iPad is a magic window into an Apple-controlled marketplace; why shouldn't Apple stores be the same way?
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