Overview
- As of August 9, Apple Bristol at Cabot Circus and Apple Parkland in Dalian have closed following final operating hours, with customers still able to visit alternative city outlets.
- The closures reflect landlord-driven redevelopment in Bristol and financial downturn at Dalian’s Parkland Mall, part of Apple’s review of underperforming sites.
- Apple has temporarily closed its Forum Shops store in Las Vegas for renovations through August 31, directing customers to its nearby Fashion Show Mall location.
- The new Apple Shadyside store opened on August 9 at 5436 Walnut Street in Pittsburgh, featuring a larger two-floor design.
- Apple is guiding affected employees towards transfers and continues its strategy of optimizing its global retail footprint through strategic closures, renovations and flagship openings.