Apple Closes Parkland Mall Store in China Amid Retail Reshuffle

Apple will close its Parkland Mall store in Dalian City, China on August 9, citing the departure of several retailers at the mall. Workers from the store will be given the opportunity to work elsewhere, and the company's other retail store in the region, Olympia 66, will remain open. This decision is seen as practical rather than strategic, and follows a flurry of updates about Apple's retail presence across the world.

Apple Inc. will close its Parkland Mall store in Dalian City, China, on August 9, citing the departure of several retailers from the mall. The decision follows a strategic reassessment of its retail footprint in the region [1].

The store's closure is part of a broader trend of Apple's retail presence adjustments worldwide. In the first half of 2025, Apple has announced several store openings and closures, including new locations in Detroit, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and India, as well as updates or closures in various other countries [2].

While the closure of the Parkland Mall store in Dalian is seen as a practical decision rather than a strategic retreat, it is notable as it marks Apple's first store closure in China. The company has about 56 stores in the Greater China region, which makes up over 10% of its global footprint of more than 530 outlets [1].

Apple has been grappling with a challenging retail environment in China, where deflationary pressures and waning consumption have impacted sales. The company reported a 2.3% decrease in sales in the second quarter to $16 billion, which was below analysts' predictions [1].

The closure of the Parkland Mall store is not expected to significantly impact Apple's overall retail strategy. The company is planning to open new stores in Beijing and Shanghai over the next year and has already announced the opening of a new store in Shenzhen on August 16 [1].

Apple's decision to close the Parkland Mall store in Dalian is a reflection of its ongoing efforts to optimize its retail presence globally. The company has been more selective in renewing its leases and has focused on expanding its online retail presence in new markets [1].

References:
[1] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-29/apple-to-shutter-a-retail-store-in-china-for-the-first-time-ever
[2] https://www.macrumors.com/2025/07/28/apple-stores-opening-or-closing-list/