Xiaomi is coming to UK
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Xiaomi will open its first store in the UK next week. The fast-growing Chinese electronics company will also sell its smartphones through the Three network, giving the brand exposure in hundreds of stores across the UK and in the Republic of Ireland.
The Xiaomi UK launch follows openings in Spain and Paris as it joins other major global phone brands fighting for European market share.
The first store, to be located in Westfield London, will open on November 10 and besides smartphones, will sell consumer electronics and accessories.
In a Tweet, Xiaomi global spokesperson Donovan Sung wrote: “Excited to announce that Xiaomi will be officially entering the UK. See you all in London!”
Just eight years after its launch, Xiaomi is now sold in 80 countries and boasts 200 million users. Already the fourth-largest smartphone brand in the world, behind Samsung, Huawei and Apple, Xiaomi sold 28.5 million handsets in the first quarter of this year.
Questions & Answers
Q.When will Xiaomi open its first UK store?
When will Xiaomi open its first UK store?
Xiaomi's first UK store is scheduled to open next week, specifically on November 10. It will be located in Westfield London, offering smartphones, consumer electronics, and accessories.
Q.What kind of products will Xiaomi sell in its new UK store?
What kind of products will Xiaomi sell in its new UK store?
The new store in Westfield London will sell smartphones. Also, it will offer a range of other consumer electronics and various accessories to its customers.
Q.How will Xiaomi distribute its smartphones in the UK besides its own store?
How will Xiaomi distribute its smartphones in the UK besides its own store?
Xiaomi will also sell its smartphones through the Three network. This partnership will provide the brand with exposure in hundreds of stores across the UK and in the Republic of Ireland.
Q.Where else in Europe has Xiaomi opened stores recently?
Where else in Europe has Xiaomi opened stores recently?
The UK launch follows Xiaomi's recent store openings in other European locations. These include new establishments in Spain and in Paris.
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