apple Apple Closes All US Retail Stores Indefinitely Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Apple extends its retail shutdown by closing all US stores until further notice to slow the coronavirus spread. Customers can still purchase products and request repairs online or by phone.
apple Major Tech Firms Send Bay Area and Seattle Workers Home Over Coronavirus Apple, Facebook, Amazon, and Google instruct employees in the Bay Area and Seattle to work remotely as coronavirus cases rise. The companies prioritize health and safety by canceling business travel and deep cleaning facilities.
apple Apple Commits $15 Million to Global COVID-19 Response, Closes Stores Apple is donating $15 million to help treat the sick and mitigate the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company is also closing all retail stores outside of Greater China until late March to maximize social distance.
apple Apple Launches COVID-19 Screening Tool and Website With CDC Guidance Apple releases a new COVID-19 app and website developed in partnership with the CDC, the White House Coronavirus Task Force, and FEMA to provide trusted health guidance. The tools offer an interactive screening questionnaire and essential resources to help US users navigate the pandemic.
coronavirus Major Retailers Like Nike and Apple Shut Stores Amid Coronavirus Spread A growing list of major retailers, including Apple and Nike, temporarily closes physical stores worldwide to slow the coronavirus outbreak. While apparel shops halt operations, essential grocers like Walmart reduce hours to restock and clean.
retail Major Retailers and Mall Owners Temporarily Close Doors Amid Pandemic Major U.S. retailers and mall operators are temporarily shutting down physical locations to slow the spread of the coronavirus, shifting focus to online sales. Analysts warn the move adds heavy pressure to an already stressed industry, potentially leading to a record number of permanent closures.
apple Apple Closes All Retail Stores Outside Greater China Until Late March Apple shuts down all of its retail stores worldwide except in Greater China until March 27th to slow the spread of COVID-19. The company continues to pay hourly workers and pledges $15 million toward global recovery efforts.
apple Apple Shuts All Retail Stores Outside China to Slow Coronavirus Spread Apple is temporarily closing all of its retail locations outside of China until March 27 to maximize social distancing and protect workers from COVID-19.
apple Apple Temporarily Closes All Retail Stores Outside China Amid Pandemic Apple shuts down all retail locations outside of Greater China until late March to promote social distancing. The tech giant also transitions to remote work and guarantees pay for hourly employees during the closure.
apple Apple Shuts All Stores Outside China to Fight Coronavirus Spread Apple is temporarily closing all of its retail stores outside of Greater China until late March to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. CEO Tim Cook also announces a $15 million pledge to support worldwide recovery efforts.
apple news Apple News Launches Curated Coronavirus Section to Combat Misinformation Apple introduces a dedicated COVID-19 section in its News app to provide users with fact-based reporting from trusted publishers. The feature aims to curb dangerous misinformation by offering curated health guides, outbreak maps, and direct links to official resources.
apple Apple Celebrates International Women's Day With Over 5,000 In-Store Sessions Apple honors International Women's Day by hosting thousands of "She Creates" sessions in retail stores and highlighting female creators across its digital platforms throughout March.
stock market Wall Street Suffers Worst Weekly Drop Since 2008 Financial Crisis U.S. stock markets wrap up a brutal week with massive sell-offs driven by escalating coronavirus fears. Investors flee to bonds as the 10-year Treasury yield hits a historic low below 1.15%.
apple Tech Stocks Plummet as Coronavirus Fears Disrupt Global Supply Chains Apple leads a widespread tech stock decline as coronavirus fears threaten to delay new iPhone production and disrupt global supply chains. Major Bay Area tech companies experience significant losses amid growing concerns about the disease's international spread.
stock market Wall Street Suffers Steepest Drop in Two Years Over Coronavirus Fears U.S. stocks plummet as surging global coronavirus cases trigger fears of a prolonged economic slowdown. Airlines, chipmakers, and tech stocks lead the massive selloff.