US Apple Stores dropping customer mask requirement on June 15

Apple is preparing to loosen its requirements for wearing masks in Apple Stores as part of its COVID-19 policies in the US, a report claims, with vaccinated customers potentially able to enter stores without wearing a mask starting Tuesday.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 0

Flagship Apple Tower Theatre store in downtown LA opening on June 24

A new flagship Apple Store location in Los Angeles, Apple Tower Theatre, is nearing completion and will open to the public on June 24.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

Apple plans more Apple Stores as COVID impacts retail worldwide

Despite the drastic impact of the coronavirus on retail, Apple has announced that it plans to continue expanding the number of physical Apple Stores it operates.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

Apple Stores keep mask mandate in place as other retailers ease restrictions

Though some retailers have eased COVID-19 restrictions, Apple will keep its mask mandate and related safeguards in place at U.S. Apple Store locations, according to a report on Friday.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 0

Apple Stores in Michigan close as COVID-19 precautionary measure

Apple has taken a step back in its efforts to reopen its Apple Stores around the world, with all six of its retail outlets in Michigan closed as a preventative measure.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 0

Eli Lilly and Company hires Apple's retail information technology chief

Pharmaceutical and healthcare company Eli Lilly and Company has hired Diogo Rau, Apple's chief of information technology for online and in-store retail.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

Banana price issue causes expensive Apple Pay mistake in UK

A woman was allegedly overcharged when she used Apple Pay to pay for shopping at a UK supermarket, with the store charging her account $2,221 over mis-priced bananas.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 26

'Secret' Apple retail policy reportedly rewarded polite customers with free fixes, replacements

In a viral TikTok video, a former Apple Store employee revealed an alleged special program which retail employees could use to "surprise and delight" customers with additional perks.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 50

Apple to face damages trials on employee bag check policy

A federal judge on Wednesday said he is prepared to rule in favor of a class of 12,400 Apple retail employees who allege the tech giant unjustly enforced bag screening policies without pay, setting up what could be a series of damages trials.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 13

Apple releases limited-edition Billie Eilish-themed gift card

Coinciding with the release of the Apple TV+ documentary "Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry," Apple is offering a limited-edition version of its gift card themed to represent the musical artist.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 10

Apple Stores now offer free sign language interpreters, Virginia location to close

Apple is expanding availability of sign language interpreters in its stores around the world, enabling deaf and hard of hearing customers access to one-on-one appointments, Today at Apple sessions and more.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 2

Long-time Apple retailer Fry's Electronics suddenly shuts down

After 36 years in business, Fry's Electronics, a big-box electronics store founded during the early days of Apple, announced that it is shutting down effective immediately.

Will Shanklin 5 years ago 22

Apple Pioneer Place renovations continue ahead of Monday's reopening

Apple may have to race to finish renovations of its Portland Apple Store if it is to reopen on Monday, as photographs indicate there's still some work to complete.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 3

Portland Apple Store to reopen Monday after nine months of closure

Apple will be reopening its Portland Apple Store on February 22, allowing customers to buy iPhones and other products from the retail location for the first time in nine months.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 0

Apple wielding its market power to cut pandemic-related delivery delays

Apple is going to great lengths to prevent any delays in customers receiving orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a new report claiming that its financial might makes it able to do it better than smaller rivals.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 1

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