Uniqlo plans five more stores in Singapore
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Apparel retailer Uniqlo says it will open another five stores in Singapore, taking its network there to 31 stores.
The first neighbourhood store will open at Ang Mo Kio and Clementi in the first quarter of this year. Uniqlo says the 1297sqm store will be a testbed for inclusive in-store features such as a wheelchair-friendly fitting room, community partnership projects, and sustainability initiatives.
The locations of the other four new stores have yet to be confirmed.
Yuki Yamada, CEO at Uniqlo Singapore and Malaysia, said: “To complement our existing network of mall-based outlets, the new store at Ang Mo Kia 51 will bring LifeWear essentials closer home to the heartlanders to enjoy shopping convenience.
“As a global retailer, we are in a unique position to use our business to benefit the community around us by offering greater inclusivity and contributing meaningfully to a more sustainable society,” she added.
The brand works with special education schools and social service organisations to provide an assisted shopping experience to customers with special needs in their preferred time slots which must be booked in advance.
The company has also launched Uniqlo Repair Studio in store, the first permanent offering in Asia to extend the life of Uniqlo’s clothing. Trained staff at the site will repair and alter damaged clothing.
Questions & Answers
Q.Where will the first two new Uniqlo stores be located?
Where will the first two new Uniqlo stores be located?
The first two new neighbourhood stores will open at Ang Mo Kio and Clementi. These are scheduled to open in the first quarter of this year.
Q.What is unique about the Ang Mo Kio store compared to existing outlets?
What is unique about the Ang Mo Kio store compared to existing outlets?
The Ang Mo Kio store will serve as a testbed for inclusive in-store features like a wheelchair-friendly fitting room, community projects, and sustainability initiatives, complementing the existing mall-based network.
Q.What specific services does Uniqlo offer to customers with special needs?
What specific services does Uniqlo offer to customers with special needs?
Uniqlo works with special education schools and social service organisations to provide an assisted shopping experience for customers with special needs. These experiences must be booked in advance for preferred time slots.
Q.What is the Uniqlo Repair Studio and where is it located?
What is the Uniqlo Repair Studio and where is it located?
The Uniqlo Repair Studio is a permanent in-store offering that allows customers to extend the life of their clothing through repairs and alterations by trained staff. It is the first such offering in Asia.
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