Google Expands Retail Presence with Tokyo Store Opening
Google has expanded its retail presence by opening its first official store outside of the US in Tokyo, Japan. The three-story Google Store Omotesando is located in Tokyu Plaza and offers a range of products including Pixel smartphones, Nest devices, and exclusive merchandise.
The store's second floor features Google's latest artificial intelligence technologies for visitors to experience. The basement provides repair and customer support services for smartphones and other products.
According to Mauria Finley, vice president of Google Store, Japan is a highly critical market for the Google Pixel portfolio, where rapid and enthusiastic growth in users has been seen.