Apple to Open their new Apple Wuhan Store in China on Saturday
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Last August Patently Apple posted a report titled "Apple to start construction for a new Store in Wuhan, China, that is Scheduled to Open in September 2022." It will be the first Apple Store in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province. It has a population of more than 11 million and is the ninth-most populous city in China. Today we're learning that Apple is well ahead of schedule on their store in Wuhan and, in fact, is opening the store this Saturday, May 21st.
An Apple statement read: "We are incredibly excited to open our first Apple Store in Hubei Province. Our highly dedicated team of Specialist experts is looking forward to welcoming customers from this vibrant community starting this Saturday. This retail store brings new design elements to China for the first time, giving customers more ways to explore ideas, learn more about Apple products, or more easily pick up items ordered online."
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The Apple Wuhan retail store, as presented above, uses granite floors and wood-decorated walls to make the store and mall lobby more bright and transparent.
Apple said that the Apple Wuhan retail store features many of Apple's latest design elements and is the first retail store in China to set up an exclusive Apple Pickup area to allow customers to more conveniently pick up products ordered online. Apple Pickup Tables on either side of the in-store pickup area are used for free Today at Apple classes. Course content includes photography, videography, art and design, music, programming, and more.
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Apple's Wuhan Store is the 54th Apple Store in Greater China, reflecting Apple's continued investment in the Chinese market. The 128-person retail store team can communicate with customers in multiple languages, including Chinese sign language and English sign language. They will welcome the first customers to the store at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 21. Like all other Apple Stores in China, Apple's Wuhan store will comply with the local government's COVID-19 policy, requiring employees and visitors to strictly implement health measures, including wearing masks, undergoing temperature checks, social distancing, and more.
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