Downtown Detroit’s New Apple Store to Open Sept.19, Coinciding with iPhone 17 Launch
Detroiters will soon have a new tech hub in the heart of the city.Apple has announced its downtown Detroit store,located at 1430 Woodward Ave. next to the Shinola Hotel, is scheduled to open its doors on Sept. 19. The opening date notably aligns with the first day customers can purchase the new iPhone 17 in stores.
The arrival of the Apple Store signifies continued investment in Detroit’s urban core and offers a flagship retail experiance for the region’s Apple enthusiasts. The new location replaces the previously existing store at The Mall at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township, which closed in anticipation of the downtown move. This shift reflects Apple’s strategy of focusing on prominent, accessible locations within major cities.
On its opening day, the store will operate with limited hours, opening at 5 p.m. and closing at 10 p.m. Regular hours – 10 a.m. to closing – will resume the following day.
The opening date was initially reported by Crain’s Detroit. Apple confirmed the details on its website.
The Partridge Creek Apple Store had been an original tenant of the outdoor shopping center since its opening in October 2007.
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