Apple to Reopen 100 Apple Store Locations Across the U.S. This Week

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[Asia Economy Reporter Joselgina] Apple announced on the 26th (local time) that it will reopen 100 Apple Store locations across 21 states in the United States this week, CNBC reported.

Accordingly, about 130 of the 271 Apple Stores in the U.S. that were previously closed due to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) will reopen by this weekend. Apple operates 510 stores worldwide.

Apple stated, "This week, we will resume serving customers in many regions across the U.S.," adding, "For customer safety and convenience, most stores will offer services such as online order pickup and Genius Bar repair services only." The regions where store operations will resume include Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Nevada, New York, Ohio, and Texas.

Apple Store operations are considered a key demand driver for Apple. Especially considering that Apple Stores are usually located in prime shopping malls, CNBC interpreted this reopening as a leading indicator that can confirm the health of the retail industry.

In March, as COVID-19 spread, Apple suspended operations at all Apple Stores worldwide except in China. Since then, some countries including South Korea have begun reopening stores. Earlier this month, about 30 stores in the U.S. also resumed operations.

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