As major retailers across the nation continue to shut down stores at record speed, it is no surprise that more closures are looming, with some only days away.
However, this trend isn’t unique to the U.S.; it is almost an epidemic, signaling a troubling shift in the worldwide retail market.
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Even a tech giant like Apple, with a strong presence in the industry and hundreds of stores worldwide, is not immune to mounting economic pressures, which include rising manufacturing costs, a slowdown in consumer demand, and evolving trends.
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The Trump administration’s introduction of tariffs on foreign-made goods has only added to the challenges.
With around 80% of Apple’s products manufactured in China and the U.S. accounting for a significant portion of its sales, the tech company’s operational costs have never been higher.
Apple announces store closures and openings worldwide.
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Apple announces store closures and openings for 2025 amid global economic shifts
Apple (AAPL) reported a 5% year-over-year revenue increase during the second quarter of 2025, and while this growth is promising, it came alongside rising operational expenses and surging sales costs.
Although Apple has not stated a connection to the tariffs, the company has announced several global store closures and openings starting as soon as August.
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On the bright side, Apple plans to open more than twice as many stores as it will close, showing its commitment to long-term global expansion and adaptation to economic shifts.
The Apple store locations closing and opening span the U.S., Europe, the UK, Asia, and Australia.
List of Apple’s store closures and openings for 2025
Here is a list of all the Apple stores closing and opening this year worldwide.
Apple stores closing
- Apple Northbrook Court in Northbrook, Illinois: April 26
- Apple Bristol in Bristol, England: August 9
- Apple Parkland in Dalian, China: August 9
- Apple Partridge Creek in Clinton Township, Michigan: August 16
- Apple Hornsby in Hornsby, Australia: October
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Apple stores opening
- Apple MixC Hefei, China: January 18
- Apple Miami Worldcenter in Miami, Florida: January 24
- Apple Trafford Center near Manchester, England: March 1
- Apple La Encantada in Tucson, Arizona: June 14
- Apple Perth City in Perth, Australia: June 26
- Apple Touchwood Centre in Solihull, England: July 26
- Apple Umeda in Osaka, Japan: July 26
- Apple Den Haag in The Hague, Netherlands: August 14
- Apple Uniwalk Qianhai in Shenzhen, China: August 16
- Apple Chatswood Chase in Chatswood, Australia: October
- Apple Downtown Detroit in Detroit, Michigan: Late 2025
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