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Apple China sets pertinent date for store opening

By Maria SantosChina
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Apple China has set an opening date of September 16 for its Tianyi Square location in Ningbo – just in time for the iPhone 8 release.

It will be the US technology brand’s 41st store in China, and appears to be geared toward Apple’s new retail vision with a large central gathering space with conventional retail on its periphery.

Questions & Answers

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Which Apple store is opening in Ningbo and when will it happen?

A.

Apple China is opening its Tianyi Square location in Ningbo on September 16. This opening is scheduled to coincide with the release of the new iPhone 8 model.

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What is notable about the design of this new Apple store?

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The new Tianyi Square store appears to reflect Apple's new retail vision. It features a large central gathering space, with conventional retail areas situated around its edges.

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How many stores will Apple have in China after this opening?

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Once the Tianyi Square location opens its doors, it will become the US technology brand’s 41st store operating within China. This is a continued expansion for Apple in the region.

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