Credit score: Andrew O’Hara, AppleInsider
Again in June, the South Korean firm was reportedly in negotiations with Apple on a retail partnership. Now, nevertheless, it seems to have quickly ended these talks after some native backlash.
SME Every day reports that LG ended talks after controversy stirred amongst small- and medium-sized retailers, in addition to amongst shoppers. There may be apparently a “rising concern” that LG’s Greatest Store would droop worker coaching for Apple gross sales.
The South Korean authorities has additionally emphasised competitors, suggesting that it is nervous about massive retail partnerships threatening the livelihood of smaller retailers within the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moreover, Samsung is alleged to be involved in regards to the potential cooperation between LG and Apple, which may threaten its management in its residence market.
It is not clear when — or if — negotiations between LG and Apple will resume.
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