# retail stores as declining mall conditions force a strategic pullback.

*business · news · 2026-04-10 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- Apple will permanently close three U.S. retail stores in June due to declining mall conditions.
- The Towson, Maryland store is the first unionized Apple retail location in the U.S.
- Apple states the closures are unrelated to its financial performance or overall retail strategy.
- The union representing Towson employees is exploring legal options, alleging the closure targets organized labor.

**Companies:** Apple Inc.
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on Benzinga](https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/26/04/51749254/apple-to-shut-down-three-us-stores-in-june-as-struggling-malls-collapse)

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