When Apple began reopening some of its US retail stores in May, the company promised it wouldn’t hesitate to close locations again if necessary. Following new COVID-19 spikes across the country, Apple plans to follow through and temporarily close 11 of its US stores.
The US has struggled to keep COVID-19 case numbers down as states allow businesses to reopen and people attempt a return to normal life. Apple pays attention to local health data and has identified locations in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Arizona to temporarily re-close out of an abundance of caution.
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Last month, Deirdre O’Brien detailed Apple’s reopening approach, noting that closing stores again was not out of the picture:
Just this week, Apple announced it would reopen over 70 US stores, including locations in New York City.
US stores temporarily closing on June 20:
Arizona:
- Apple Chandler Fashion Center
- Apple Scottsdale Fashion Square (already closed due to looting damage)
- Apple Arrowhead
- Apple SanTan Village
- Apple Scottsdale Quarter
- Apple La Encantada
Florida:
- Apple Waterside Shops
- Apple Coconut Point
North Carolina:
- Apple SouthPark
- Apple Northlake Mall
South Carolina:
- Apple Haywood Mall
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