The majority of news circulating regarding Apple Stores these days revolves around the customer experience. And masks. Whether that means having to wear them or not. But today's news is about the employees staffing the physical retail spots.
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Apple has once again ended its mask mandate at many of its retail stores, sets sights on in-person events
Apple has been forced to make several different changes to its in-store operations with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. It's gone as far as closing many retail stores across the globe at one time or another. But, most recently, it's had a stronger focus on mask mandates while visiting its retail locations.
Apple opening another new store in Abu Dhabi with views of the waterfront promenade
Apple is building a new retail store in the United Arab Emirates, launching soon in Abu Dhabi's Al Maryah Island and marking the company's fourth retail location in the region.
Apple reopens its greatly revamped retail store in Abu Dhabi with double the floor space
Apple has reopened its greatly revamped retail store in Abu Dhabi in a prime corner location of the Yas Mall, doubling its size for “an expanded customer experience.”
Apple continues to close retail stores, including all of them in NYC, in light of the ongoing pandemic
As Apple continues to keep an eye on the evolving situation that is the coronavirus pandemic, things keep changing. And while the company has already reinstated the mask mandate for its stores that remain open, Apple has also decided to take more drastic action at other locations. Including shutting doors again.
Apple is closing some stores in the U.S. and Canada following surge in COVID-19 cases
The COVID-19 pandemic continues. Which means that there are still some changes that companies and people will need to work with. For example, following a surge in new exposures and cases, Apple has decided to close some of its physical retail stores in the United States and Canada.
Apple brings back the mask mandate at all of its U.S. retail stores
Mask mandates have come and gone for Apple retail stores. The company has always said it's going to follow the trends of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and adjust accordingly. Which is why it's not too surprising to hear that, as of mid-December, the mask mandate is making a comeback in the United States.
Apple’s second store in Berlin opens with a dedicated pickup area
Apple has opened its second retail store in Berlin on the Rosenthaler Strasse in the Mitte borough, the city's center, by the Hackesche Höfe.
Apple resumes product sales in Turkey following currency crash, but with a price hike attached
Earlier this week, it was reported that Turkey had seen one of its biggest single percentage declines in its currency to date. A currency decline that has been going on for months. But with this latest fall, one of the largest companies in the world made the decision to halt sales of its products until things started to even out.
Apple suspends sales in Turkey following currency crash [Update: physical stores do the same]
The currency decline in Turkey continues, with the latest reports saying the economy has seen a historic drop. As a result, Apple has apparently decided that it's going to temporarily halt sales of its products in the region. And, as it stands, there's no clear indication when that might change.
Apple to dial back mask mandates in many U.S. stores
Well, that was fast. After reinstating a mask mandate for its employees and in-store customers in July of this year, the company has decided that, in some states, that rule no longer has to be in place. According to a new report, beginning this week, Apple will start to dial back mask mandates for in-store visits.
Apple’s extended holiday return policy is now live leading into early 2022
Normally, Apple's return policy for the majority of the products the company sells is set at 14 days. There are some exceptions and caveats, but, for the most part, that's the hard and fast rule. That is until the holiday shopping season arrives. That's when Apple decides to extend the policy quite a bit, giving holiday gift givers and receivers some additional time.