# Apple announced that it is permanently closing three retail stores in the U.S.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · MacRumors*

## Key points

- Apple is permanently closing three U.S. retail stores located in struggling shopping malls.
- Apple cited declining mall conditions and retailer departures as reasons for these closures.
- Towson Town Center store employees had unionized, and their future roles are subject to a collective bargaining agreement.
- Apple has opened 11 new stores globally and plans its first stores in Saudi Arabia.

**Companies:** Apple
**Countries:** United States, Saudi Arabia

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