Technology
March 2, 2023
According to a Bloomberg article, Apple is closing its Northlake Mall site in Charlotte, North Carolina, due to numerous gunshots in the neighborhood.
Apple to Close its Store in Charlotte
Even though the business was open on Wednesday morning, employees were told it would close immediately.
Apple to Close its Store in Charlotte
According to the Apple store's website, the Northlake Mall location will now permanently close on March 1 at 4:00 p.m. A new facility in the Charlotte region is scheduled to open the following year.
Apple to Close its Store in Charlotte
Customers in Charlotte can visit the Apple SouthPark shop in the interim. According to Bloomberg, Apple's decision to close immediately "contributed" to three previous gunshots in the mall.
Apple to Close its Store in Charlotte
The store was set to close on Tuesday, but neither the website nor the staff knew this.
Apple to Close its Store in Charlotte
Before the closure, a plan to relocate the Charlotte store was already in the works. Workers will either work for the online store or be transferred to the South Park location.
Apple to Close its Store in Charlotte