Microsoft to open flagship store opposite Apple s in Britain

London Sep 22 (IANS) Microsoft is set to open its first UK store on Londons Oxford Circus just opposite Apple s flagship store that was revamped a year ago.

"Microsoft has confirmed that it plans to open a store in London. As has become tradition Microsoft s new store is just a few doors away from Apple s own retail store on Regent Street " The Verge reported late on Thursday.

The company had earlier shown interest in opening a flagship UK store. It was rumoured to open one in 2013 and then later in 2015.

However the company shelved its plan after it could not locate a right spot.

Notably this time Microsoft has officially confirmed its plans of unveiling a store which indicates the deal could be materialised.

The tech giant has similar stores across the US a few in Canada and one each in Puerto Rico and Australia.

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