We have unfortunate news related to Huawei and our country, since the technology giant will close all its stores in Chile and forever.
Unfortunately, Huawei’s situation has not improved since it received the US veto in foreign markets like ours, and we also have to add the current situation of our country economically speaking and high inflation.
The stores are closed as of today, disassociating all the personnel who were in charge of them, many people have been left without work today, even on our Twitter one of those affected has told us the same thing .
Huawei in Chile has two well-defined lines of business: equipment for final consumers such as notebooks, smartphones, etc, and the area of telecommunications infrastructure. The first is the one that closes operations physically in Chilemaintains its operation only in online stores.
The information on layoffs goes hand in hand with what is published by other media international:
Ren Zhengfei, CEO of Huawei, has warned his employees that the company is passing due to serious financial problems, which represent a real threat for its survival in an attempt not to disappear from the market.
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It is news that is currently under development, we are obtaining more information and we will update the note, since we need to know what will happen to the brand in Chile, if it will stay or withdraw, but the situation is not good at all in Chile. these moments with Huawei.
UPDATE 7:12 PM
Information is updated with a statement sent a few minutes ago:
Huawei would close its physical stores. It would maintain its presence in the consumer area, through the online channels of its official store, Free market and in retail.
Recently, Huawei Consumer Business Group Chile has determined the closure of some of its Huawei Experience Stores in the country. This measure is due to operational objectives.
Huawei continues its operation for the benefit of all Chileans, offering world-class products, building our brand and serving our users in the country.
For any information regarding service centers or new releases, we invite you to check our social networks, visit our online store or contact our Huawei customer service team:
Line 800201335, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; Where you can request the free postal service for the removal of your equipment at home and be sent to our authorized laboratory for diagnosis.
HUAWEI Chile Official Website: https://consumer.huawei.com/cl/ where you can chat online with a specialized agent and/or access content on how to get the most out of your equipment.
My Huawei App: pre-installed on all HUAWEI Smartphones and Tablets, where you can chat online with a specialized agent and/or diagnose the operation of your equipment.
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