Google Plans Retail Stores in India for First Time Outside US
Google is nearing a decision on locations for its first physical retail stores outside the United States, with New Delhi and Mumbai emerging as frontrunners. The company's goal is to showcase its products in a luxury segment and compete with Apple Inc.'s successful retail strategy. Google has only five physical stores globally, all located in the US.
- This move signifies Google's growing ambitions in India, where it has committed $10 billion in investments and aims to tap into the country's large and rapidly growing market.
- How will the opening of retail stores impact Google's ability to compete with Apple and other players in the Indian market, particularly in terms of sales and customer engagement?