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Macy's Signs Major Deal to Carry Apple Products, Will Host Apple Store Within Its Herald Square Location

Posted September 12, 2016 at 7:35pm by iClarified · 11706 views
Macy's has signed a major deal with Apple which will see the retailer carry its products and host an Apple Store in its flagship NYC location, notes the Cincinnati Business Courier.

Macy's President and incoming CEO Jeff Gennette announced the deal during a Goldman Sachs retail conference call.

Apple will build a store in Macy's flagship Herald Square location. The department store will be the first to house an Apple Store within its walls. It will also be the first to sell the Apple Watch. The smartwatch will be carried at more than 180 stores in time for the holiday shopping season.

“It will be in all of our top buildings for the holiday season,” Gennette said.

The Apple Watch Series 2 launches on September 16th alongside the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

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