The first-ever physical Google retail store in the Midwestern U.S. is opening this weekend, with a popular suburban mall serving as the site.
Google Store Oakbrook, located at the Oakbrook Center shopping mall, will open its doors for the first time at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1.
"For the first time ever, shoppers in the Chicago area will be able to have hands-on experiences in a dedicated retail space with products made by Google, such as Pixel phones, watches and tablets, Nest cameras, Fitbit trackers and branded merchandise," the release added.
Google Store Oakbrook marks Google's fifth physical retail store, the release said. It's also Google's first store in the Midwest, and the first inside a shopping mall. Google's other stores are located in Chelsea and Williamsburg in New York, Mountain View in California and in Boston, Massachusetts.
"We’ve heard from customers how useful it is to try out our products in person, like giving Gemini Live a spin on the Pixel 9 Pro, or using the Google Home App on the Pixel Tablet," the release said. "Visitors to our Oakbrook store will get a similar hands-on experience with our products, services, and AI experiences."
The store will contain an "extensive selection" of products made by Google, the release said. Shoppers can also buy online and pick up their orders in store, the release added.
Additionally, the store will have experts on hand to troubleshoot issues with products, provide Pixel phone repairs and more, the release said.
The store, located at 63 Oakbrook Center, will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
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