Apple Store Opens on Woodward This Week, Expanding Detroit’s Retail Core

September 16, 2025

Apple is opening its first Detroit retail store at 1430 Woodward Avenue on September 19, coinciding with the launch of the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models. The 11,200-square-foot location includes 6,500 square feet of retail space and is situated near the Shinola Hotel in an area developed by Bedrock, which pursued Apple for over a decade. This milestone store opening is expected to reduce the estimated $2.

Who is affected

Detroit residents who previously had to travel outside the city for Apple products
Students, workers, and business owners who rely on Apple products
Downtown Detroit's retail landscape and economy
Shoppers who contribute to the estimated $2.6 billion spent annually outside the city

What action is being taken

Apple is opening its first downtown Detroit retail store on September 19
The store will operate with regular hours starting the opening weekend
The store is launching alongside Apple's new iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max
Bedrock is continuing its wider development push along Woodward Avenue

Why it matters

The store reduces the need for Detroit residents to travel outside the city for Apple products
It represents a significant retail addition that was previously missing from Detroit's core
Apple's presence demonstrates confidence in Detroit's retail market according to Bedrock's VP of leasing
The opening adds to downtown Detroit's growth as a shopping destination alongside other national brands like Nike, H&M, Lululemon, and Gucci
It's expected to reduce some of the $2.6 billion annually that residents spend outside the city

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: Michigan Chronicle