Remember Microsoft Stores? Well, they're closed forever now.

RIP, Microsoft Stores.

On Friday, Microsoft announced that it was permanently closing all of its physical retail stores. The software giant says that it will focus its efforts on its online storefront at Microsoft.com.

Microsoft has operated physical retail stores for about a decade. At its peak, the company had 116 locations around the world, including 106 in the United States. Microsoft says that there will be no layoffs as a result of the decision.

The company says it will continue to operate its Microsoft Experience Centers in New York City, London, Sydney, and at its Redmond, Washington, campus. These locations, however, will not sell products. Read more...

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