NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — Google is planning to open its first-ever physical retail store this summer in New York City.
The Google Store will be part of the company's Chelsea campus in Manhattan and will sell Pixel phones, Nest home devices, Fitbit trackers and Pixelbooks, among other items.
Experts will also be on hand to help customers troubleshoot an issue with their device, fix a cracked phone screen or assist with installations.
"Google has been in New York for the last 20 years, and we view the store as a natural extension of our longtime commitment to the city," the company wrote in a blog post. "The new Google Store is an important next step in our hardware journey of providing the most helpful experience of Google, wherever and whenever people need it. We look forward to meeting many of our customers and hearing their feedback on the store, so we can continue to explore and experiment with the possibilities of a physical retail space and build upon the experience. "
Consumers will be able to browse and test products before they buy, but the store will have several COVID precautions in place.
"The health and safety of customers and store team is our top priority, and we’ve built our store and shopping experience with that in mind and an eye towards the future," the company said. "Masks, hand sanitation and social distancing will be required in the Google Store, and we’ll clean all spaces multiple times a day."
The number of guests inside the store will also be limited.
Customers will be able to place their orders online at GoogleStore.com and pick up their packages in the store.
For updates, visit store.google.com/Chelsea.
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