Staff sought for Taiwan Apple Store
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US technology giant Apple has started advertising for staff for a Taiwan Apple Store.
This follows the US technology giant raising US$1.38 billion in a bond offering last month on the island that is home to many companies in its supply chain.
While Apple has confirmed plans to open its first store in Taiwan, the California-based company is tight-lipped on details. However, job postings on its website show it is seeking “a leader for personnel training plans for the Taiwan Apple Store” as well as other retail positions.
Apple’s greater China revenue, which includes Hong Kong and Taiwan, slumped 26 per cent in its second fiscal quarter, with executives pointing the finger at Hong Kong for slipping sales. This year, its iPhones had their first-ever sales decline in the face of intense competition in the smartphone market.
Questions & Answers
Q.What prompted Apple to open a retail store in Taiwan now?
What prompted Apple to open a retail store in Taiwan now?
The company recently raised US$1.38 billion through a bond offering in Taiwan. This move occurred on an island that hosts many businesses crucial to Apple's supply chain, potentially facilitating the new retail presence.
Q.How have Apple's sales in the greater China region, including Taiwan, performed recently?
How have Apple's sales in the greater China region, including Taiwan, performed recently?
Apple's revenue in the greater China region, which encompasses Hong Kong and Taiwan, fell by 26 per cent in its second fiscal quarter. Executives attributed this decline primarily to slipping sales in Hong Kong.
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