Apple permanently closing three US stores, here’s why

Apple will permanently close three U.S. retail stores next month.

The affected locations in Maryland, California, and Connecticut are in malls that have lost tenants and are seeing worsening conditions.

Employees at some stores can transfer to nearby locations, while workers at the unionized Towson store may apply for other roles under a bargaining agreement.

The move highlights how mall decline is reshaping retail footprints and raises labor concerns at Apple’s first unionized U.S. store.