Like other retailers, the software and computing giant had to temporarily close all of its stores in late March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The company opened the first of its modern retail stores in 2009, around the time of the launch of Windows 7.
According to its website, Microsoft has 83 stores worldwide, including 72 stores in the
Friday's announcement reflects what the company calls a "strategic change" for its retail business as sales increasingly shift online.
Microsoft will keep four of its stores open, in
All employees will have the opportunity to remain with the company, Microsoft said.
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