Apple Stores are launching in India!  

India 🇮🇳 Welcomes Apple Stores

Location: Jio World Drive Mall, Mumbai, India Inauguration: April 2023 (rumored) Area: 22,000 sq ft

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Locations: Select CityWalk mall, New Delhi, India Inauguration: June 2023 (rumored) Area: 10,000 to 12,000 sq ft

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It is expected that Deirdre O'Brien, the SVP of Retail and People, will be present during the launches. CEO Tim Cook’s presence is still uncertain.

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Benefits for India

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Challenges for Apple in India

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The job listing!

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There’s a lot of excitement among Indians regarding the launch of two flagship stores, and it seems like a step in the right direction for Apple!

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India 🇮🇳 Welcomes Apple Stores

New Era of Retail Outlets

Location: Jio World Drive Mall, Mumbai, India Inauguration: April 2023 (rumored) Area: 22,000 sq ft

First Apple Store

Locations: Select CityWalk mall, New Delhi, India Inauguration: June 2023 (rumored) Area: 10,000 to 12,000 sq ft

Second outlet

It is expected that Deirdre O'Brien, the SVP of Retail and People, will be present during the launches. CEO Tim Cook’s presence is still uncertain.

VIPs in attendance

Benefits for India

Benefits for Apple

Challenges for Apple in India

The job listing!

► Advertising 12 new retail positions in India. ► Full-time and part-time positions. ► Based on LinkedIn posts, at least 5 employees have been hired.

There’s a lot of excitement among Indians regarding the launch of two flagship stores, and it seems like a step in the right direction for Apple!

Interesting Reads