UNIQLO opened its second Scottish store in Glasgow’s St. Enoch Centre to queues of eager shoppers early this morning.
The globally renowned retailer has taken 24,000 sq. ft in the city’s iconic St. Enoch Centre, making it the brand’s largest store in Scotland.
Housing UNIQLO’s full LifeWear range for men, women, children and babies, and a dedicated RE.UNIQLO Studio for repairs, remakes, and upcycling old items, the Glasgow branch marks a major step forward in UNIQLO’s European expansion strategy.
Alessandro Dudech, Chief Operating Officer, of UNIQLO UK. said: “We are excited to open our new store on Argyle Street, one of Scotlands most iconic and historic shopping destinations. Perfectly positioned in the heart of Glasgows thriving retail scene, this location offers the ideal setting to showcase our LifeWear to a diverse and dynamic community of shoppers. Its also gives us a fantastic opportunity to champion local partners as part of this opening, collaborating with creatives and organisations that reflect the spirit and energy of the city”
The Japanese fashion house has signed a 10-year term on the ground floor of St. Enoch Centre, signalling a clear commitment to the Glasgow city centre location.
Ian Shorrock, Head of Retail at Praxis, said: “As the opening of UNIQLO demonstrates, St. Enoch Centre continues to attract highly coveted, international brands, cementing the scheme’s position as a prime destination for premium retailers.
“The addition of UNIQLO’s flagship Scottish store, and the duration of the lease, is a huge vote of confidence in the Centre and bolsters its reputation as a hotspot for first-rate retail stores in Scotland.”
UNIQLO joins a collection of popular high street brands located in the 830,000 sq. ft St. Enoch Centre, including H&M, NEXT and JD Sports. The latest opening promises to strengthen the Centre’s retail offering and solidify its reputation as the go-to shopping destination in Glasgow city centre.
