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Second Apple Taiwan store about to Open

By Minjun ParkTaiwan
1 min read
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Apple Taiwan is to open its second store, in Taipei’s Xinyi District.

The firm is in the early stages of planning, although has released an image of the intended look of the new store that resembles its Chicago flagship.

Apple’s first official store in Taiwan opened in the Taipei 101 mall, although the majority of its products are sold via its online channel and through local authorized resellers.

Comments online following the announcement suggested significant hopes that Apple will next open an official store outside Taipei.

Apple Taiwan issued a teaser image of the new store (above), a rare move for the company, which rarely reveals details of store developments to the press.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Where will Apple's second store in Taiwan be located?

A.

The new store will be in Taipei’s Xinyi District. This marks Apple Taiwan's second official retail presence in the city, adding to their existing store.

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What is the design of the new store expected to resemble?

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Apple has released an image suggesting the new store's intended look will resemble its Chicago flagship. This indicates a distinctive architectural style for the location.

Q.

Where is Apple's first official store in Taiwan located?

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Apple’s first official store in Taiwan opened in the Taipei 101 mall. This was previously their sole direct retail outlet in the region.

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How are most Apple products sold in Taiwan currently?

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The majority of Apple's products in Taiwan are sold through its online channel and via local authorized resellers. Direct official stores represent a smaller portion of sales.

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