Apple may start reopening stores outside Greater China in first half of April

  • Apple closed 458 of its retail stores outside Greater China earlier this month as part of an effort to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus
  • It will reopen these stores on a staggered basis while extending remote work for employees, according to a memo

A general view of the Apple logo on the facade of the Apple store in Munich. Photo: DPA
Apple told staff that some of its retail stores may reopen in April on a staggered basis and has extended remote work abilities for many employees through at least April 5.

The details were disclosed in a memo from Senior Vice President of People and Retail Deirdre O’Brien that was obtained by Bloomberg News. An Apple spokesman declined to comment on the memo.

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