What happened to Microsoft retail stores?
Microsoft on Friday announced it will permanently close its 83 Microsoft Store retail locations. It will instead focus on its online store at Microsoft.com, where customers can go for support, sales, training and more. Microsoft said its retail team members will help on the website instead of in-store.
Does Microsoft have any retail stores?
Microsoft permanently closed its retail stores in the US and around the world last year, shortly after the pandemic began. The company has been moving store employees to areas that help sell to, train, and support Microsoft’s business customers.
Is Microsoft closing all retail stores?
Microsoft is giving up on physical retail. Today the company announced plans to permanently close all Microsoft Store locations in the United States and around the world, except for four locations that will be “reimagined” as experience centers that no longer sell products.
Is Microsoft going out of business?
No, Microsoft isn’t going out of business; no, you aren’t getting a refund. Microsoft was not ordered to go out of business. It’s in a stock market fight with Apple for the title of world’s most valuable company, and financial analysts expect Microsoft to be the next $1 trillion company.
How many retail stores does Microsoft have?
116 stores
On June 26, 2020, Microsoft announced that it would close all of its physical stores once COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are lifted, and transition to a digital-only model….Microsoft Store (retail)
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Fate | Closed by parent |
| Number of locations | show World: 116 stores in 4 countries and 1 territory (107 US/10 overseas) |
Does Microsoft refund money?
When you make a qualifying return, we’ll credit the full amount, less the original shipping and handling charges. Refunds are generally processed within 3–5 business days after we receive your item and find it eligible for a return. Refunds are applied to the original payment option.
Is it safe to buy from Microsoft Store?
Yes, you can be absolutely sure that the apps in the store are safe and contain no malware! In addition to the encapsulation of the MS Store apps, several tests are performed after someone submits a new app, a virus and threat scan and then they are certified by Microsoft!