A Japanese global fashion giant with 2,500 stores worldwide and revenues of more than £4bn is to open a 25,0000 sq ft outlet in Liverpool. Tony McDonough reports
Japanese global fashion giant UNIQLO is to open a 25,000 sq ft store in Liverpool ONE early in 2025.
UNIQLO operates around 2,500 stores worldwide with annual revenues of more than £4bn. It is part of the Fast Retailing Group which also includes another retail brand, Theory, and generates annual revenues of more than £15bn.
Liverpool ONE operator Grosvenor says the new UNIQLO will be located in Paradise Street and will trade across two floors. It will join the street’s series of anchor stores, including BOSS, JD and Goldsmiths.
Rob Deacon, director of asset management at Grosvenor, said: “UNIQLO is yet another international fashion powerhouse taking a showcase space on Liverpool ONE’s Paradise Street.
“Creating a bold, compelling hub of best-in-class international brands has long been our strategy, playing to the needs and wants of our diverse mix of domestic and international visitors, and we’re thrilled to be welcoming Uniqlo to Liverpool for the first time.”
This new Liverpool ONE store will house Uniqlo’s signature womenswear, menswear and kidswear collections, as well as its range of bags and other accessories.
Innovative features will also be integrated into the new store, including its self-service checkout areas and dedicated collection points. It will also offer the brand’s clothing repair, alteration and recycling services to help extend the life of Uniqlo clothing.
Alessandro Dudech, chief operating officer at UNIQLO UK, added: “As UNIQLO continues to expand across the UK, we are dedicated to selecting the best locations to be the home of our brand.
“Investing in Liverpool, a leading UK shopping destination was a natural next step, and Liverpool ONE was the obvious choice, given the unique opportunity to open a prominent, show-stopping space on Paradise Street.
“We’re excited to continue to open in new cities and introduce our Lifewear to the people of Liverpool for the first time, we look forward to connecting with our customers next year.”
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News of Uniqlo’s signing follows the recent announcement that global beauty brand, Sephora, is to take 7,500 sq ft of space in a cornerstone unit at a key entrance to South John Street.
Joining it will be the largest-ever multi-brand flagship store from TFG London, delivering its Hobbs, Phase Eight, Whistles and Inside Story brands across a footprint of 12,000 sq ft, also located on South John Street.
Metis and CBRE acted for Liverpool ONE. Paddy McCormack & Co acted for Uniqlo.