Apple's retail store in New York City's Grand Central Terminal is temporarily closed, but the reason remains a mystery. As seen in photos shared by Parker Ortolani , Apple's space on the East Balcony of the Central Concourse is covered with temporary walls and curtains. There is also temporary lighting and sound equipment, and a video shared on social media appears to show Apple recording or filming some kind of production.
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It's clear that Apple is planning something, but what exactly remains unknown. It could be a special video that will be part of its 50th anniversary celebrations or an upcoming product launch, but there are many possibilities. Apple Grand Central is closed for some kind of special event or construction.
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The store will reopen this Saturday, March 14, at 10 a.m. local time, and it remains to be seen whether there will be any visible changes. Apple's flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York will also be temporarily closed on Monday, March 23, from midnight to 3 a.m. local time, according to a source familiar with the matter.
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The reason for this closure is also unknown, but past closures have sometimes been for maintenance on the store's glass entrance. The Fifth Avenue store is usually open 24/7. Apple turns 50 on April 1, so we may find out what it has planned for New York in the coming weeks.
