, the UK's first chain of dedicated Apple iPod and accessory stores, today announced the opening of its first store based in London's Liverpool street. The shop is the first of 12 more stores planned to be opened nationwide by the end of 2006 and is expected open on November 21st--just in time for holiday shopping season. "The three-storey 'geek boutique' on Liverpool Street has been styled by popXpress to create the very best iPod and iPod accessory purchasing environment. With minimalist design, each store will carry Apple's full iPod range, accessories and a vast array of third party products. popXpress has also commissioned a large range of luxury items that include gold and silver plated nano's and lanyards, exclusive to popXpress."