Apple Stores in France temporarily close under nationwide COVID-19 lockdown

Apple is briefly closing a lot of its 20 retail shops in France because the nation prepares to re-enter a nationwide lockdown. Short-term closures will take impact beginning October 30.

On Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron announced new lockdown measures set to start on Friday and final by means of December 1. Nonessential companies, eating places, and cafes can be closed in an effort to sluggish a current uptick in COVID-19 infections. The restrictions additionally affect Apple Shops.

Due to Express storefronts, a brief service mannequin Apple lately rolled out for secure and environment friendly product pickups, a number of Apple Shops in France will be capable to serve clients in a restricted capability. Three shops within the nation already remodeled into Categorical storefronts in October. These areas don’t settle for walk-ins or provide Genius Assist with out an appointment. Prospects with on-line orders or Genius Assist appointments made earlier than October 29 will be capable to choose up their merchandise.

Present Apple Categorical storefronts in France:

• Apple Opéra
• Apple Les Quatre Temps
• Apple Rosny 2

Apple Shops in France first briefly closed in March and reopened on June 9, largely avoiding the second spherical of closures felt by US shops in summer season. In October, Apple Champs-Élysées and Apple Vélizy 2 closed for 2 weeks, each reopening in time for the iPhone 12 launch.

As of October 29, simply 18 Apple Shops outdoors of France remain temporarily closed, most as a consequence of COVID-19. All 509 energetic Apple Shops have reopened at the least as soon as since pandemic-related shutdowns. Many areas are presently restricted to Categorical pickups or shopping appointments.

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