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Apple to close stores in three US states
Original: Apple is closing stores in 3 states, joins list of retailers to shutter locations in challenging environment for malls
Apple is closing retail locations in three US states, adding its name to a growing list of retailers shuttering stores amid difficult conditions for shopping malls. The move underscores ongoing pressure on brick-and-mortar retail as consumer habits shift and mall traffic declines, even for a company as financially strong as Apple.
Why now: Store closures by a major brand like Apple signal broader weakness in US mall retail, drawing wide attention.
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- Apple is closing stores in 3 states, joins list of retailers to shutter locations in challenging environment for malls · Fast Company
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