Apple is shutting big city centre store tomorrow in blow to high street shoppers
The global tech giant will no longer be selling its products in a bespoke multi-floor facility in one of the UK's most popular towns.
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It was previously announced that the two-floor Apple store at Cabot Circus Shopping Centre in Bristol would shut down.
This was due to redevelopment plans at the shopping centre after serving the community for 15 years.
Apple announced that the employees at the shop would be staying with the company but would be redeployed elsewhere.
When the news was first announced, a spokesperson for the shop previously told Macrumours: "At Apple, we're always focused on providing an exceptional experience for all of our customers.
"Due to the redevelopment plans at Cabot Circus Shopping Centre, which include the closure of the section where our store is located, Apple Bristol will close on August 9, 2025.
"We've loved serving the Bristol community for over 15 years, and our valued team members will continue their roles at Apple."
However, many residents have taken to social media with concerned posts, as they are worried this might seriously impact the local community.
On social media fan forum site Reddit, a number of dedicated threads have been created in tribute to the shop.
Droves of users flooded the comment section as another said: "I need to visit the Galleries before it closes for good, because I want to spend one last time there."
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While a third explained: "Bath has a huge Apple store in case that's useful to anyone."
Someone else simply stated: "Didn't expect that one to close."
While an additional user wrote: "As a blind user of apples, I'm sad about this. It was convenient. Cribs is quite far out, isn't it? I live by there harbour. Thinking Bath might be easier by taxi."
And a sixth concerned resident added: "I honestly think it's going to kill Bristol, lots of shops have shut and moved to cribs. Lots of jobs will be lost in Bristol cause of lack of shops."
Local Change
New shops are set to line Philadelphia Street in the city as Cabot Circus is set to be completely transformed.
Bristol Alliance Partnership proposed that the shops' first floor areas will be replaced by a space that will suit new, flexible workspaces and healthcare.
The plans also supported "sustainable urban development," whilt putting an emphasis on preserving the architectural heritage of the site,.
We previously reported that the current location of the Apple store will be transformed into a "vibrant" public space for relaxation.
Unhappy Locals
However, some local residents worry about the long-term management of the Cabot Circus site if the huge brands are fleeing the city.
One unhappy resident said: "No more reason ever to go there after that. How they have mismanaged that place."
Another local added: "The site is so badly managed long term. Bristol is really bad at good long term planning, sadly."
Meanwhile an additional explained: "I don't understand what they are trying to achieve. It will never be a going out area will it."
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