Apple Closes Three U.S. Stores, Including First Union Site

Apple Inc. announced the permanent closure of three U.S. retail stores in June, including its Towson Town Center location in Maryland, which became the company's first unionized store in 2022. The affected sites are Apple Trumbull in Trumbull, Connecticut; Apple North County in Escondido, California; and Apple Towson in Towson, Maryland.

The company attributed the decisions to the departure of several retailers and declining conditions at the hosting malls: Trumbull Mall, the Shops at North County, and Towson Town Center. In a statement, Apple said it evaluates locations to meet customer needs effectively. "Following the departure of several retailers and declining conditions at Trumbull Mall, the Shops at North County, and Towson Town Center, we've made the difficult decision to close our stores at these locations," the statement read. Apple emphasized its ongoing investments in retail expansion worldwide while serving customers through nearby stores, online platforms, and authorized providers.

Employees at the Trumbull and North County stores will continue their roles at nearby Apple retail locations. For Towson workers, who are represented by the International Association of...