Apple to Shut First China Retail Store on August 9

Apple Inc. will close its Parkland Mall store in Dalian City, China, on August 9, 2025, marking the tech giant’s first-ever retail store closure in China.

The decision, according to Apple, is tied to structural and operational changes within the shopping complex. Apple’s second Dalian location, at Olympia 66, will remain open. Employees from the Parkland Mall outlet have been offered opportunities to relocate to other Apple retail locations across the country. Apple currently has over 50 stores in the Greater China region, which constitutes more than 10 percent of its global retail footprint.

Key Highlights

• Apple to close Parkland Mall store in Dalian on August 9, marking its first-ever store closure in China
• China accounts for over 10 percent of Apple’s global stores; Q2 sales in China fell 2.3 percent to $16B
• New stores planned in Shenzhen (Aug 16), Beijing, Shanghai, Detroit, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and India

The closure comes as Apple's Q2 2025 sales in China dipped by 2.3 percent year-on-year to US$16 billion, falling short of the US$16.8 billion forecast. The slight decline has sparked further focus on Apple’s retail and market performance in the region.

However, the company remains committed to its long-term China and Asia strategy. On August 16, Apple will open a new store at Uniwalk Qianhai in Shenzhen. Additional store openings are scheduled across Beijing, Shanghai, Detroit, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and India.

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While the Parkland Mall exit signals a rare contraction in Apple’s China presence, the broader roadmap points toward retail optimization and expansion in high-growth urban centers globally.