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Apple to Close Parkland Mall Store in Dalian, Its First Mainland China Shutdown

The first closure follows the departure of multiple tenants at the Parkland Mall

Apple said it would stop giving Pegatron, a longtime Taiwanese supplier, new business after it discovered that some student workers in China had worked nights and overtime, against Apple’s rules. (Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The Parkland Mall outlet in Dalian’s Zhongshan District will cease operations on August 9, marking Apple’s first mainland China store closure since 2008.
  • Apple attributed the decision to several retailers exiting the complex, and its nearby Olympia 66 store will continue serving customers.
  • Employees affected by the Dalian shutdown have been offered transfers to other Apple locations across Greater China.
  • On August 16, Apple will open a new flagship at Uniwalk Qianhai in Shenzhen, with further stores slated for Beijing and Shanghai through 2026.
  • The move underscores China’s economic headwinds and aligns with Apple’s strategy to trim underperforming sites and diversify its retail and supply chain footprint.