Uniqlo is set to enhance its footprint in the UK by opening a new store in Liverpool next spring.
- The Liverpool One shopping centre will house the new store, occupying a 15,000 sq ft space previously held by Tessuti.
- Uniqlo’s expansion plan for 2024 includes opening ten new stores across Europe, including in the UK, Italy, and France.
- The brand has already added locations in Edinburgh and London this year, with more planned for upcoming years.
- Liverpool One’s Rob Deacon highlights the centre’s strategy of attracting top international brands like Uniqlo.
Uniqlo continues to solidify its presence in the UK retail market by announcing the opening of a new store at the Liverpool One shopping centre. Set to open next spring, the store will occupy a spacious 15,000 square feet on Paradise Street, providing customers with a significant new shopping destination. The site was previously the location of the premium menswear retailer Tessuti, which ceased operations after being part of Frasers Group for 18 months.
This expansion is part of a broader strategy for Uniqlo, which aims to establish 10 new stores across Europe in 2024, with locations in UK, Italy, and France. The retailer’s UK Chief Operating Officer, Alessandro Dudech, emphasised the strategic choice of Liverpool as a prime location, citing the city’s status as a leading shopping destination in the country.
This year alone, Uniqlo has expanded its UK presence with new stores in Edinburgh, London’s Coal Drops Yard, and 1 Oxford Street, along with a revamped location at Westfield White City. These new inaugurations bring the number of Uniqlo stores to 20 across the UK, 17 of which are in London.
The director of asset management at Grosvenor, Rob Deacon, commented on Liverpool One’s ability to attract high-calibre international brands, positioning Uniqlo’s new store as a key addition to its retail offerings. Such moves are aligned with the centre’s long-term vision of creating a compelling mix of world-class brands.
Uniqlo’s strategic expansions in the UK demonstrate its commitment to growth in key European markets.
