First Singapore Apple Store starts construction
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Singapore’s first Apple Store is taking shape on Orchard Road – not that anyone would notice.
To keep the design a secret ahead of its grand opening later this year, the company is taking its usual security of measure of keeping the site under wraps, reports iphonehacks.com. There is no sign of the Apple logo.
In the Knightsbridge retail centre, the store was previously the Pure Fitness gym, which vacated last month. Nearby stores include Tommy Hilfiger and Tangs.
Despite its low-key approach, Apple has confirmed it will be opening its first retail store in Singapore. “We have more than 900 incredible employees working in our Singapore contact center and are thrilled to begin hiring the team that will open our first Apple Store in Singapore,” Apple retail guru Angela Ahrendts said in a statement last year.
Iphonehack.com says the debut Singapore store may be powered by renewable energy, possibly solar power. Meanwhile, Apple has posted job vacancies on its website, including business manager, business specialist and Apple Store leader.
Questions & Answers
Q.Where in Singapore will the new Apple Store be located?
Where in Singapore will the new Apple Store be located?
The new store is under construction on Orchard Road. It is located in the Knightsbridge retail centre, in the space previously occupied by a Pure Fitness gym.
Q.Who confirmed that Apple would be opening a store in Singapore?
Who confirmed that Apple would be opening a store in Singapore?
Apple retail guru Angela Ahrendts confirmed the company's plan to open its first retail store in Singapore. She made a statement last year about the new store and hiring.
Q.What is Apple doing to prepare for the store's opening?
What is Apple doing to prepare for the store's opening?
Apple is keeping the construction site under wraps to maintain secrecy, a usual security measure. They have also posted job vacancies on their website for various store roles.
Q.What type of power might the new Apple Store use?
What type of power might the new Apple Store use?
According to iphonehacks.com, the debut Singapore store may be powered by renewable energy. It is possible that the store will utilise solar power.
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