Apple to open significant new Chinese retail store in Suzhou
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Apple China is set to open a new retail store in the Chinese city of Suzhou.
Roughly coinciding with the imminent launch of the new iPhone and Apple Watch models, Apple’s 505th retail outlet will open beneath the city’s tallest building, Gate to the East, adjacent to Suzhou’s largest shopping centre Suzhou Center Mall.
It is the second new location for Apple in greater China this year since opening in Macau a few months back.
Mystery surrounding the developing store under construction was cleared when its facade was recently revealed to bear the chromed Apple logo.
Suzhou, along with Shanghai, was recently announced as a target location for new Apple R&D facilities.
Questions & Answers
Q.Where exactly will Apple's new retail store in Suzhou be located?
Where exactly will Apple's new retail store in Suzhou be located?
The new store will open beneath Suzhou's tallest building, Gate to the East. It will be adjacent to the city's largest shopping centre, the Suzhou Center Mall.
Q.What number store in Apple's global retail network will this new Suzhou outlet be?
What number store in Apple's global retail network will this new Suzhou outlet be?
The new Suzhou store will be Apple's 505th retail outlet worldwide. This number indicates its position within the company's global expansion strategy.
Q.How many new stores has Apple opened in greater China this year, including the Suzhou location?
How many new stores has Apple opened in greater China this year, including the Suzhou location?
The Suzhou store is the second new location for Apple in greater China this year. The company previously opened a store in Macau a few months ago.
Q.Are there any other planned Apple investments or facilities in Suzhou?
Are there any other planned Apple investments or facilities in Suzhou?
Yes, Suzhou was recently announced as a target location for new Apple R&D facilities. This indicates further investment beyond retail in the city.
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