Locations
The first two Apple Stores opened in the United States in 2001 (see history above). In 2003, Apple expanded its operations into Japan, opening the first store outside of the United States. This was followed by the opening of stores in the United Kingdom, Canada, Italy, Australia, China (including Hong Kong), Switzerland, Germany, France, Spain, Netherlands and Sweden. In 2010 a major effort to expand sales in China was announced along with opening of a store in Shanghai. The first Apple Store in Hong Kong, being the 100th overseas store outside the United States opened on September 24, 2011, occupying Podium 1 and 2 of ifc mall. First Apple Store in SE Asia will open in Thailand by early 2013 at Siam Center.
| Country | First openings | Open stores | Ref. | Planned stores | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 02001-05-19May 19, 2001 | 250 | 2 | ||
| United Kingdom | 02004-11-20November 20, 2004 | 35 | 3 | ||
| Canada | 02005-05-21May 21, 2005 | 26 | 2 | ||
| Australia | 02008-06-19June 19, 2008 | 17 | 2 | ||
| France | 02009-11-07November 7, 2009 | 15 | 3 | ||
| Italy | 02007-03-31March 31, 2007 | 12 | 1 | ||
| Germany | 02008-12-06December 6, 2008 | 10 | 2 | ||
| Spain | 02010-09-04September 4, 2010 | 10 | 1 | ||
| Japan | 02003-11-30November 30, 2003 | 7 | - | ||
| China | 02008-06-19June 19, 2008 | 7 | 5 | ||
| Switzerland | 02008-09-25September 25, 2008 | 3 | - | ||
| Hong Kong | 02011-09-24September 24, 2011 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Netherlands | 02012-03-03March 3, 2012 | 1 | - | ||
| Sweden | 02012-09-15September 15, 2012 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Denmark | 02013-03-29March 29, 2013 | - | 1 | ||
| Austria | 02013-03-29March 29, 2013 | - | 1 | ||
| United Arab Emirates | 02013-03-30March 30, 2013 | - | 2 | ||
| Thailand | 02013-03-31March 31, 2013 | - | 3 | ||
| Brazil | 02013-04-24April 24, 2013 | - | 2 | ||
| Turkey | unknown | - | 3 |
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