Crowds flock to opening of Changsha Apple Store

The opening of a new Apple Store in Changsha, China has been attended by a large crowd of people, lining up in queues to gain access to the retail outlet for the first time.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 15

Apple previews Changsha store in China ahead of grand opening on Sept. 4

Apple on Wednesday offered a sneak peek at Apple Changsha, the company's first retail outlet to open China's Hunan province.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 0

Apple Pay-based Apple Store sales raise funds for National Parks Foundation

Apple is making a donation to the National Park Foundation for Apple Pay purchases made in U.S. Apple Stores and the Apple website, until August 29.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

Apple closes Apple Store in Charleston after employee COVID exposure

Apple has temporarily shuttered its Apple Store location in Charleston, South Carolina after more than 20 retail staff members were exposed to COVID-19.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 2

Apple ramps up staff COVID-19 testing, pauses 'Today at Apple' return plans

Apple is reportedly increasing testing for both retail and corporate employees and is planning on pausing a return to holding in-store "Today at Apple" sessions.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Apple customers in Canada can now finance new devices through Affirm

Apple's "buy now, pay later" partnership with Affirm is now live in Canada, allowing customers to spread out the cost of new devices over a set period of time.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 3

Work continues on Wuhan Apple Store for September opening

Apple will soon start work on a new Apple Store location in China, with the first outlet in Wuhan to be set in the Wuhan International Plaza.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 79

New Apple Store App Clip surfaces self-checkout options

A new App Clip for the Apple Store app allows customers to quickly scan a barcode to purchase select accessories without interacting with store staff.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 4

Apple to restore mask requirement at Apple Stores

Apple plans to reinstate a safety precaution at its brick-and-mortar retail stores that will require both customers and staff to wear masks, even those who are fully vaccinated.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 28

Apple urging retail staff to wear masks again even if they're vaccinated

Amid a surge in more infectious Covid variants, Apple is recommending that its brick-and-mortar Apple Store staff begin wearing masks again.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 78

iPhones reportedly landing in LG's South Korea stores in August

Apple's iPhone will soon be available to purchase from the LG Best Shop in South Korea, a report claims, after the two companies reportedly agreed to a plan to sell the smartphones in the LG store chain from August onwards.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 2

Apple's MagSafe Battery Pack is now available worldwide

The MagSafe Battery Pack for the iPhone 12 range is now available from Apple Stores around the world, with the in-store pickup option being considerably quicker for customers than waiting for delivery.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 1

Apple decorating Apple Stores with Olympic design motif

Ahead of the Olympics, Apple has begun decorating the exteriors of some Apple Store locations with a design motif representing 22 countries around the world.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 2

Apple to test hybrid in-store, work-from-home model for retail employees

As pandemic restriction ease, Apple will reportedly test a hybrid work model that includes both in-store and work-from-home arrangements for retail employees.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 5

Apple's in-store pickup option now available in mainland China

Apple on Wednesday announced an expansion to its retail operations in mainland China, offering customers the option of placing an order online and picking it up at a brick-and-mortar Apple Store location.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 7

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