Apple Store Reopening Timeline: September
The month of September was highlight by Apple reopening many of its retail locations, which had closed a second time due to COVID-19 cases.
This post is the eighth entry of a multi-entry series covering the Apple Store retail closing and reopening strategy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This entry recaps the month of September 2020.
Entry Series:
September saw the reopening of dozens of stores across the United States, including the reopening of many retail locations that closed more than once due to rising COVID cases.
September 01, 2020
Location: 🇺🇸 USA
Bloomberg is reporting that Apple is planning on reopening many stores during September, including several that have had to close twice due to the coronavirus. In addition to the two stores announced for Maryland yesterday, Apple announced the reopening of stores across Alabama, Alaska, California, Ohio, Utah, & Wisconsin on September 02, 2020.
USA RE-REOPENING:
Alabama
Bridge Street, Huntsville (Reopened: May 13; Closed: July 12, 2020)
Alaska
Anchorage 5th Ave, Anchorage (Reopened: May 15; Closed: August 01, 2020)
California
Brea Mall, Brea (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: July 10, 2020)
South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: July 10, 2020)
Irvine Spectrum Center, Irvine (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: July 10, 2020)
Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: July 10, 2020)
Fashion Island, Newport Beach (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: July 10, 2020)
Ohio
Franklin Park Mall, Toledo (Reopened: June 10; Closed July 26)
Utah
Station Park, Farmington (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: July 01, 2020)
Fashion Place, Murray (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: July 01, 2020)
City Creek Center, Salt Lake City (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: July 01, 2020)
Wisconsin
Hilldale, Madison (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: July 15, 2020)
September 06, 2020
Location: 🇺🇸 USA
With New York moving to allow malls in Manhattan to reopen, Apple can finally reopen its last store in New York City on Wednesday, September 09, 2020.
USA REOPENING:
New York
World Trade Centre, Manhattan
September 08, 2020
Location: 🇺🇸 USA
Apple has announced the reopening of eight additional locations across Virginia and Arizona for Wednesday, September 09.
USA RE-REOPENING:
Arizona
Chandler Fashion Center, Chandler (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: June 20, 2020)
SunTan Village, Gilbert (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: June 20, 2020)
Arrowhead, Glendale (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: June 20, 2020)
Scottsdale Fashion Square, Scottsdale (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: June 20, 2020)
Scottsdale Quarter, Scottsdale (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: June 20, 2020)
La Encantada, Tuscon (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: June 20, 2020)
Virginia
MacArthur Center, Norfolk (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: July 15, 2020)
Lynnhaven Mall, Virginia Beach (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: July 15, 2020)
September 11, 2020
Location: 🇺🇸 USA
Reopening: Apple Beverley Center, Los Angeles, California (First reopening: June 17; Closure: July 02)
Reopening: Apple Century City, Los Angeles, California (First reopening: June 22; Closure: July 02)
Reopening: Apple Glendale Galleria, Glendale, California (First reopening: Week of June 16; Closure: July 02)
Reopening: Apple Los Cerritos, Cerritos, California (First reopening: Week of June 16; Closure: July 02)
Reopening: Apple Manhattan Village, Manhattan Beach, California (First reopening: June 17; Closure: July 02)
Reopening: Apple Northridge, Northridge, California (First reopening: June 17; Closure: July 02)
Reopening: Apple Pasadena, Pasadena, California (First reopening: June 17; Closure: July 02)
Reopening: Apple Sherman Oaks, Sherman Oaks, California (First reopening: June 17; First closure: July 02)
Reopening: Apple State Street, Santa Barbara, California (First reopening: Week of May 26; Closure: July 10)
Reopening: Apple The Americana at Brand, Glendale, California (First reopening: June 17; Closure: July 02)
Reopening: Apple The Grove, Los Angeles, California (First reopening: June 22; Closure: July 02)
Reopening: Apple The Oaks, Thousand Oaks, California (First reopening: Week of May 26; Closure: July 02)
Reopening: Apple Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, California (First reopening: June 17; Closure: July 02)
Reopening: Apple Topanga, Canoga Park, California (First reopening: June 17; Closure: July 02)
Reopening: Apple Valencia Town Centre, Valencia, California(First reopening: June 17; First closure: July 02)
September 14, 2020
Location: 🇺🇸 USA
Apple is once again reopening several stores across Florida & two in Wisconsin on Tuesday, September 15.
Florida
Altamonte, Altamonte Springs (Reopened: May 18; Closed: June 26, 2020)
Boca Raton, Boca Raton (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: June 26, 2020)
Brandon, Brandon (Reopened: May 21; Closed: June 26, 2020)
Florida Mall, Orlando (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: June 26, 2020)
Millenia, Orlando (Reopened: Week of May 18; Closed: June 26, 2020)
The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: June 26, 2020)
University Town Center, Sarasota (Reopened: May 21; Closed: July 01, 2020)
International Plaza, Tampa (Reopened: May 21; Closed: June 26, 2020)
Wellington Green, Wellington (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: June 26, 2020)
Wisconsin
Bayshore, Glendale (Reopened: June 24, 2020; Closed: July 15, 2020)
Mayfair, Wauwatosa (Reopened: June 24, 2020; Closed: July 15, 2020)
September 15, 2020
Location: 🇺🇸 USA
Starting at Midnight, September 19, Apple’s flagship Fifth Avenue store returns to operating 24/7/365. It had previously been operating with reduced hours since reopening on June 17, 2020.
September 21, 2020
Location: 🇺🇸 USA
Apple is reopening 30 previously closed retail locations across eight US states on September 23, 2020.
USA RE-REOPENING:
California
Valley Plaza, Bakersfield (Reopened: May 20; Closed: July 22)
El Paseo Village, Palm Desert (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed July 10)
Victoria Gardens, Rancho Cucamonga (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: July 02)
Roseville, Roseville (Reopened: May 18; Closed: August 01)
Arden Fair, Sacramento (Reopened: May 18; Closed: August 01)
Florida
Coconut Point, Estero (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: June 20)
St. Johns Town Center, Jacksonville (Reopened: May 18; Closed: July 01)
Waterside Shops, Naples (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: June 20)
Georgia
Avalon, Alpharetta (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: July 02)
Cumberland Mall, Atlanta (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: July 02)
Lenox Square, Atlanta (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: July 02)
Mall of Georgia, Buford (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: July 02)
Idaho
Boise Town Square, Boise (Reopened: May 11; Closed: July 02)
Louisiana
Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge (Reopened: Week of July 16; Closed: July 02)
Lakeside Shopping Center, Metairie (Reopened: Week of July 16; Closed: July 02)
Nevada
Fashion Show, Las Vegas (Reopened: June 10; Closed: July 02)
Summerlin, Las Vegas (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: July 02)
The Forum Shops, Las Vegas (Reopened: June 10; Closed: July 02)
Town Square, Las Vegas (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: July 02)
North Carolina
Northlake Mall, Charlotte (Reopened: May 28; Closed: June 20)
SouthPark, Charlotte (Reopened: May 28; Closed: June 20)
Southpoint, Durham
Friendly Center, Greensboro
Crabtree Valley Mall, Raleigh
Texas
Barton Creek, Austin (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: July 01)
Domain NORTHSIDE, Austin (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: July 01)
La Cantera, San Antonio (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: July 01)
September 23, 2020
Location: 🇪🇸 Spain
Apple is closing two more retail locations in Spain. Apple has already closed five retail locations in Spain due to rising COVID-19 cases in the country.
SPAIN RECLOSING:
Nueva Condomina, Murcia (Reopened: June 04)
Río Shopping, Valladolid (Reopened: June 08)
September 25, 2020
Location: 🇬🇧 UK
Apple is closing a UK retail location in Manchester. There is a report from the Manchester Evening News that suggests that an outbreak of COVID-19 amongst the staff may account for the stores closure.
UK RECLOSING:
Trafford Centre, Manchester (Reopened: June 15)
Location: 🇺🇸 USA
Apple is also closing Apple Hilldale in Wisconsin due to rising cases of COVID-19 in the state. As recorded by @MichaelStreeber, this is the third time the store has had to close since mid March.
USA RE-RE-RECLOSING:
Hilldale, Madison (Closed: March 14, Reopened: May 27, Closed Again: July 15, Re-Reopened: September 02, & Closed a third time: September 26, 2020)
September 29, 2020
Location: 🇺🇸 USA
Apple is reopening its stores in Hawaii and two more stores in Mississippi & California on September 30. Apple is also reopening five additional stores in Texas on October 01.
USA REOPENING (SEPTEMBER 30):
California
Fashion Fair, Fresno (Reopened: May 20; Closed: July 08)
Vintage Faire, Modesto (Reopened: May 20; Closed: July 18)
Hawaii
Kahala, Honolulu (Reopened: May 18; Closed: August 19)
Royal Hawaiian, Honolulu (Reopened: May 18; Closed: August 19)
Ala Moana, Honolulu (Reopened: May 18; Closed: August 19)
Mississippi
Renaissance at Colony Park, Ridgeland (Reopened: Week of June 16; Closed: July 01)
USA REOPENING (OCTOBER 01):
Galleria Dallas, Dallas (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: July 01)
Knox Street, Dallas (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: July 01)
NorthPark Center, Dallas (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: July 01)
University Park Village, Fort Worth (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: July 01)
Southlake Town Square, Southlake (Reopened: Week of May 25; Closed: July 01)
External Links
Huge Thanks for the work of Michael Steeber from 9to5mac.com for continuing his incredible coverage of Apple Retail! His work has been instrumental in helping compile this series.
Props to @imicsun who has been following this process and producing a detailed infographic of Apples retail relaunch in lock step with Michael’s updates.
