According to Tim Cook (@tim_cook), Apple is set to open its all-new Apple Ginza store in Tokyo on September 26, 2025. This launch is expected to showcase Apple's latest AI-powered retail technologies, such as intelligent customer service systems and personalized in-store experiences, which have been central to Apple's ongoing digital transformation strategy (source: Tim Cook, Twitter, Sep 23, 2025). For AI startups and solution providers, Apple's adoption of AI in physical retail spaces signals a growing market for AI-driven retail solutions, particularly in Asia's technology-forward markets. Businesses can explore opportunities in AI-powered inventory management, multilingual customer support chatbots, and real-time shopper analytics, aligning with the rising demand for smart retail infrastructure.