Microsoft to permanently close all physical stores: Read

Microsoft has 83 stores worldwide, including 72 stores in the U.S and several others abroad.

The software and computing giant had to temporarily close all of its stores in late March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We are grateful to our Microsoft Store customers and we look forward to continuing to serve them online and with our retail sales team at Microsoft corporate locations,” he said.

Shares of Microsoft were down about 1.5% mid-morning on Friday.

Microsoft has decided to permanently close all of its retail stores. Microsoft said the company’s retail members will continue to serve customers from Microsoft corporate facilities and remotely providing sales, training, and support.