Apple's in-store pickup option now available in mainland China

Apple on Wednesday announced an expansion to its retail operations in mainland China, offering customers the option of placing an order online and picking it up at a brick-and-mortar Apple Store location.Available for more than a decade in the U.S., Apple's in-store pickup program streamlines the purchase process by allowing customers to shop online and take receipt of their order at a nearby Apple Store.In mainland China, buyers can now place orders through apple.com.cn and select 'pick up' at checkout. Product availability can be checked by selecting one of Apple's 42 outlets in the region, and Apple says many products and accessories will be in stock. Read more...