Apple expanding 'Express' retail format for the holidays
What you need to know
- Apple is expanding its 'Express' retail format.
- It will open the feature up to 50 stores in the U.S. and Europe.
- The format involves a wall at the front of the store and sales counters akin to "normal" retail.
Apple is expanding its 'Express' retail format to 50 locations in the US and Europe by the end of October to help with iPhone 12 sales, according to a new report.
The report says the new mode will give Apple more options with higher COVID-19 infection rates alongside its curbside pickup service. As you can imagine, mall stores and busy downtown locations don't really lend themselves to that approach. Apple's Deirdre O'Brien stated:
The iPhone 12 will be released tomorrow, October 23, alongside the iPhone 12 Pro.
Pre-orders are now open for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro at Apple. Devices will begin shipping on October 23.
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