The Apple Store is a chain of retail stores owne and operated by Apple Inc., dealing in computers and consumer electronics. As of April 2008, Apple has opened 209 stores, including 181 in 37 US states, 15 in the UK (14 in England, one in Scotland ), seven in Japan, and five in Canada. Recently, Apple opened its first store in continental Europe, in Rome in Italy. In 2008, Apple will be opening three Australian stores, one located in Melbourne and two in Sydney.