Apple Authorized Reseller

An Apple Authorized Reseller (AAR) is a company, organization, university, or college that has been licensed by Apple to be a retailer of Apple products.

History
Authorized resellers were once a primary means of obtaining Apple products. This role has largely been overtaken by Apple retail stores since 2001. However, some established businesses and retail chains, such as Target, continue to function as authorized retailers for customers in areas where Apple products are marketed, but an Apple Store may not be conveniently located. As of 2015, Apple does not appear to be accepting applications for new resellers.