UNIQLO, the Japanese clothing retailer under Fast Retailing Group, is set to unveil its first permanent store in Poland in autumn 2024.
The UNIQLO Arkadia store, spanning 1,300 square meters, will be located on the first floor of the Westfield Arkadia shopping center in Warsaw.
It will provide a comprehensive selection of LifeWear products catering to men, women, children, and infants.
The decision to open a permanent retail outlet in Poland comes after the overwhelming response of the UNIQLO Wars Sawa Junior pop-up store, which launched in Warsaw in September 2022.
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As part of its strategy to expand its store network across Europe, UNIQLO aims to enhance accessibility to its LifeWear line for a burgeoning customer base.
In spring 2024, the retailer launched two regional flagship stores in Rome and Edinburgh, along with additional new stores in central London, Nice, and Milan.
Currently, UNIQLO manages a network of 76 stores across ten European markets.
Taku Morikawa, CEO of UNIQLO Europe, expressed enthusiasm about advancing UNIQLO’s presence in Poland, aiming to offer the brand’s versatile everyday essentials to a broader audience in Warsaw.
“Through our initial pop-up store experience at Wars Sawa Junior, we’ve witnessed customers embracing our LifeWear philosophy, which draws inspiration from Japanese values of quality, longevity, and simplicity.
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“It’s a tremendous honor to inaugurate our inaugural permanent store in Poland, especially in a city steeped in history and culture, embodying a forward-thinking spirit that resonates deeply with our brand values.”
In April 2024, UNIQLO announced intentions to launch stores in Houston and Dallas, Texas, as part of its expansion in North America.