Full Breakdown
Apple to Shut Down Three Mall-Based Retail Stores in June 2026
6/5/2026, 6:20:28 AM
Closure Announcement and Core Details
Apple announced that three of its retail locations—Apple Trumbull in Trumbull, Connecticut; Apple North County in Escondido, California; and Apple Towson Town Center in Towson, Maryland—will cease operations on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The decision follows a decline in the overall condition of the shopping malls that house these stores.
Background and Context
Apple cited the departure of several anchor retailers and deteriorating mall environments as the primary drivers for the closures. The Trumbull Mall, North County Mall, and Towson Town Center have experienced reduced foot traffic and tenant turnover, prompting Apple to reassess the viability of maintaining storefronts in those venues.
Affected Locations and Timeline
- Apple Trumbull – 5065 Main St., Trumbull, Connecticut
- Apple North County – 272 E. Via Rancho Parkway, Escondido, California
- Apple Towson Town Center – 825 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, Maryland
All three stores will close simultaneously on June 20, as indicated on each store’s official webpage.
Employee Impact and Union Agreements
Apple confirmed that staff at the Trumbull and North County locations will be reassigned to nearby Apple stores. Employees at the Towson store are eligible to apply for open positions at other Apple locations, in accordance with existing union agreements.
Apple Store Network Overview
According to Apple’s website, the company operates a retail footprint comprising 272 stores across the United States and the District of Columbia. The distribution includes:
- California – 54 stores
- Connecticut – 7 stores
- Maryland – 5 stores
(Full state-by-state list provided in the source.)
Official Statements from Apple
Apple’s statement indicated that the closures result from the departure of several retailers and deteriorating conditions at the Trumbull Mall, North County Mall, and Towson Town Center. The company also noted that employees at the Trumbull and North County stores will be reassigned to nearby Apple locations, while Towson staff may apply for open roles at other stores, in line with union agreements.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Apple will close its locations at Trumbull Mall in Connecticut, North County Mall in California and Towson Town Center in Maryland later this month.” — Apple statement
- “Apple is closing the three stores due to the departure of several retailers and declining conditions at the Trumbull Mall, North County Mall and Towson Town Center, where the Apple stores are located, according to a statement from the tech giant.” — Apple statement
- “The employees at the Trumbull and North County locations will continue their roles at nearby Apple stores, and the Towson employees are eligible to apply for open roles at other locations, per union agreements, according to an Apple statement.” — Apple statement
- “The three Apple stores will close on Saturday, June 20, according to each store's webpage.” — Store webpages
What’s Next
Apple has not provided additional details regarding future actions related to the three store closures.
