Business & Tech
Microsoft Store to Open in Westfarms
West Hartford location among six new Microsoft stores announced recently.
A Microsoft retail store will be coming soon to Westfarms in West Hartford, according to a press release.
Details have not been confirmed in terms of the opening date, but a publicist confirmed on behalf of Microsoft that a store is on the way, as well as more information.
A post on Microsoft’s Facebook page also announces the opening.
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The Microsoft retail store will be 3,762 square feet, will be located on the upper level between center court and Macy’s, according to Jonathan Adashek, general manager, Communications, Strategy, Sales & Marketing Services Group, Microsoft.
The store will have approximately 45 employees.
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Currently, Microsoft has 78 full-line and specialty stores across the U.S. and Canada, according to Adashek.
Microsoft recently announced six additional stores, including the Westfarms location, which will be full service.
Microsoft had a temporary holiday store at Westfarms in 2012.
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