Apple Store 2.0 event is international, will hit Pacific first

We’ve been getting word that whatever is going on in the Apple Stores this weekend is hitting all over the world.  A tipster from Australia notes:

This Saturday (21st), all Australian (at least) retail stores will under go visual merchandising from 6pm – 6am (22nd). A sheet will be raised to prevent any one seeing inside, and from 6am – 10am, all apple retail staff will participate in a compulsory meeting.

Something big? VM is rarely so private, and is never followed by an all staff meeting.

Additionally we’re hearing the phrase “Apple Store 2.0″ thrown around.

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