Trending Now - Apple to Shut Down Three U.S. Stores, Including Unionized Location

WHO:

Engadget - The Apple Store in Towson, Maryland, was the first location where unionized workers and Apple reached a contract agreement in 2024.

9to5Mac - The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) stated that they are exploring legal options regarding the closure of the Towson store.

Engadget - Apple, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), employees at Apple Towson Town Center.

9to5Mac - Apple, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).

MacRumors - Apple, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).

WHAT:

Fast Company - Apple has opened eleven new stores around the world in the past year, including two new stores in the United States.

MacRumors - Apple has remodeled or replaced dozens of stores over the past few years in cities such as Dallas, Pittsburgh, Montréal, and Tokyo, and it plans to open its first stores in Saudi Arabia.

Fast Company - Apple confirmed it will close three retail stores in the United States, marking the first time the company has announced the closure of three stores simultaneously.

Fast Company - The three stores are located at: Apple North County retail store at the Shops at North County, 272 E Via Rancho Parkway, Escondido 92025; Apple Trumbull retail store at Trumbull Mall, 5065 Main Street, Trumbull 06611; and Apple Towson Town Center retail store at Towson Town Center, 825 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson 21204.

9to5Mac - The Towson store became the first Apple Store location to unionize in June 2022.

Engadget - Apple is permanently closing three retail stores in the U.S.

9to5Mac - The stores being closed are Apple Trumbull in Trumbull, Connecticut; Apple North County in Escondido, California; and Apple Towson Town Center in Towson, Maryland.

MacRumors - The closures are set to occur in June 2026.

WHERE:

Engadget - The stores are located in Trumbull, Connecticut; Escondido, California; and Towson, Maryland.

9to5Mac - Trumbull Mall, Shops at North County, and Towson Town Center.

WHEN:

Engadget - The closures will take place in June 2026.

9to5Mac - The stores are currently listed as "temporarily closed" and are scheduled to re-open on April 11th, 2026, before permanently closing in June 2026.

WHY:

9to5Mac - Trumbull Mall defaulted on over $150 million in loans, and the property is now for sale.

Fast Company - Apple stated that the closures are due to "the departure of several retailers and declining conditions" at the malls where the stores are located.

9to5Mac - Trumbull Mall defaulted on over $150 million in loans amid ongoing struggles and business closures, including the departure of Banana Republic, Madewell, and Wockenfuss Candies from Towson Town Center earlier in 2026.

MacRumors - The owner of Trumbull Mall is now for sale following the default on a $150 million loan.

9to5Mac - Trumbull Mall defaulted on over $150 million in loans amid ongoing struggles and business closures, including the departure of Banana Republic, Madewell, and Tommy Bahama from Towson Town Center earlier in 2026.

Engadget - Apple cited "the departure of several retailers and declining conditions" at the shopping centers as reasons for the closures.

9to5Mac - Trumbull Mall defaulted on over $150 million in loans, and multiple businesses at Towson Town Center closed earlier in 2026.

HOW:

Fast Company - Employees at the nonunion stores (Apple North County and Apple Trumbull) will continue their roles at nearby Apple Retail stores, while employees at the unionized Towson store will need to apply for open roles at Apple in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

MacRumors - The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Union stated that it is "outraged" by Apple's decision to close the Towson store and will be exploring legal options to hold Apple accountable.

MacRumors - The IAM stated that Apple's claim regarding the collective bargaining agreement preventing relocation is "simply false" and raises concerns about a potential attempt to undermine the union.

Engadget - Employees at the Trumbull and Escondido stores will continue their roles at nearby Apple Retail stores, while Towson employees will be eligible to apply for open roles in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

MacRumors - The IAM stated that Apple's claim regarding the collective bargaining agreement preventing relocation is "simply false" and that they are exploring legal options.

(UPDATED April 10, 2026 19:16 UTC)

Apple has opened eleven new stores around the world in the past year, including two in the United States, while also remodeling or replacing dozens of locations in cities like Dallas and Tokyo. The company is set to open its first stores in Saudi Arabia, even as the Trumbull Mall faces financial troubles, defaulting on over $150 million in loans and putting the property up for sale. Employees at nonunion stores will keep their roles at nearby locations, but those at the unionized Towson store will need to apply for open positions in line with their collective bargaining agreement.

(UPDATED April 10, 2026 13:24 UTC)

Apple has confirmed it will close three retail stores in the United States, marking the first time the company has announced the simultaneous closure of multiple locations. The affected stores are in Escondido, California, Trumbull, Connecticut, and Towson, Maryland, with the closures attributed to the departure of several retailers and declining conditions at the malls. Employees at the nonunion stores will be reassigned to nearby locations, while those at the unionized Towson store will need to apply for open positions in line with their collective bargaining agreement.

(UPDATED April 10, 2026 05:40 UTC)

Trumbull Mall has defaulted on over $150 million in loans, following a series of business closures, including the recent departures of Banana Republic, Madewell, and Wockenfuss Candies from Towson Town Center. As a result of this financial struggle, the owner of Trumbull Mall is now up for sale. Meanwhile, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union has expressed outrage over Apple's decision to close its Towson store and is considering legal action to hold the company accountable.

(UPDATED April 10, 2026 03:59 UTC)

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers is exploring legal options following the closure of the Apple Store in Towson, Maryland, which was the first location to unionize in June 20th22 and reached a contract agreement with Apple in 2024. This development comes as Trumbull Mall faces significant financial struggles, having defaulted on over $150 million in loans and seeing several retailers, including Banana Republic and Madewell, exit Towson Town Center earlier in 2026. The IAM has also challenged Apple's assertion that the collective bargaining agreement prevents relocation, calling it "simply false" and expressing concerns about potential attempts to undermine the union.

(UPDATED April 10, 2026 01:23 UTC)

Apple has announced it will permanently close three retail stores in the U.S., specifically in Trumbull, Connecticut; Escondido, California; and Towson, Maryland, with closures set to take place in June 20th26. The company cited the departure of several retailers and declining conditions at the shopping centers as reasons for the closures, while employees at the Trumbull and Escondido locations will continue their roles at nearby stores, and those in Towson can apply for open positions. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers has challenged Apple's claims regarding the collective bargaining agreement that they say prevents relocation, and they are currently exploring legal options.