Switch, the Apple Premium Reseller and Authorized Service Provider, has just announced on its Facebook page that it is now under Beyond the Box, a retail brand of Digits Trading Corporation. The Apple Premium Reseller assured in its post that it is ‘not a goodbye, it’s a new beginning’.
Digits Trading Corporation – Switch Acquisition
In the announcement made on Facebook, Switch revealed that it is now under Beyond the Box and directed its fans and customers to the Beyond the Box team for inquiries and assistance.
The announcement also stated, “We look forward to welcoming you to our updated spaces”, which we assume refers to the Beyond the Box stores.
Switch was founded in 2007 and became a key player in the Philippine Apple retail ecosystem. It provided:
- Sales of Apple products like Macs, iPads, iPhones, Apple Watches, and accessories
- Apple-authorized technical support
- Apple-authorized repair services
- Enterprise and education solutions as an Apple Authorized Education Reseller.
Meanwhile, Digits Trading Corporation operates both as a distributor and retailer. It has launched retail brands like Beyond the Box, Digital Walker, and open_source by Beyond the Box.
We reached out to Digits Trading Corporation, and its team confirmed the acquisition of the Switch company itself.
The details of the acquisition weren’t shared with us, as of writing this, though. We’ll update this as we learn more about the deal.
Beyond the Box also announced 6 new stores namely:
- Robinson’s Antipolo
- UP Town Center
- Ayala Malls Solenad
- Ayala Malls the 30th
- The District Imus
- Robinson’s Las Piñas
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