Number of Apple Stores worldwide: 272 in the US, 45 in China and more
US-based tech giant Apple has more than 520 retail outlets across the globe, including Mumbai, London, Dubai, Vienna and New York. Currently, the iPhone maker has 272 physical stores in the US, 45 in China, 39 in the UK, 28 in Canada, 22 in Australia, 20 in France and now two in India – Apple BKC in Mumbai and Apple Saket. in New Delhi.
The first Apple Stores were originally opened in the United States in May 2001 by then-CEO Steve Jobs. Most stores in the United States are located in indoor malls, while some stores are stand-alone locations along busy streets or shopping areas. The Apple Store covers everything from new retail product developments to unique products offered by Apple.
In its stores, Apple sells a variety of Apple products, such as Mac computers, iPhone smartphones, iPad tablet computers, Apple Watch smartwatches, Apple TV digital media players, software, and Apple-branded and certain third-party accessories.
Apple CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday opened the first retail store in India at Mumbai’s BKC. The store is designed to be one of the most energy-efficient Apple Store locations in the world, with its own solar panel and zero dependence on fossil fuels in store operations.
The Apple BKC Store has a triangular handmade wooden ceiling. Each tile is made of 408 pieces of wood that make up 31 modules per tile and a total of 1000 tiles that make up the roof. There are over 450,000 individual wooden elements, all assembled in Delhi.
Apple BKC offers Apple Pickup, which makes it easier for customers to order online and pick up products when it’s most convenient for them. The store also has more than 100 team members who collectively speak more than 20 languages, including local Indian languages.
After the opening of the Apple BKC store in Mumbai, Tim Cook is now planning to open another store in the country. Apple Ceo to unveil Apple Saket store in New Delhi on April 20 at 10:00 am IST.
Apple Saket features a unique design inspired by the many gates of Delhi, each marking a new chapter in the city’s storied past. The new retail location offers customers new ways to browse, find and buy Apple products with exceptional service and experience.
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