Overview
- Apple, which disclosed the plan Thursday, will shut stores in Trumbull, Connecticut, Escondido, California, and Towson, Maryland in June.
- Apple said it is exiting the locations because other retailers left and mall conditions worsened, with reports citing a loan default at Trumbull Mall and recent store departures at Towson Town Center.
- Staff at Trumbull and North County will continue in roles at nearby Apple stores, while Towson employees can apply for open jobs under their collective bargaining agreement.
- The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, which represents Towson workers, called the decision a union‑busting attempt and said it is exploring legal and political options.
- Local news reports list June 11 as Towson’s final day, and the closures come as Apple opens new stores and upgrades others worldwide, pointing to a shift away from aging indoor malls.