Uniqlo Spain to launch in Barcelona
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Japanese casual apparel retailer Uniqlo Spain will open its first store in Barcelona this northern autumn.
The move takes it into the home market of archrival Inditex, parent of the Zara brand, among others.
On the Paseo de Gracia shopping streets, the store will have 1730 sqm of space across four levels and offer a full line-up of apparel under the brand’s LifeWear concept.
“Barcelona is the perfect location to introduce our LifeWear concept – innovative, high-quality clothing that is universal in design and comfort, and made for everyone,” says parent company Fast Retailing chairman/president/CEO Tadashi Yanai.
Since opening its first store in Japan in 1984, Uniqlo has built a network of more than 1800 outlets across 18 markets. Spain will be its sixth market in Europe following the UK (first store opened in 2001), France (2007), Russia (2010), Germany (2014) and Belgium (2015). It has 45 stores across the five markets.
Questions & Answers
Q.Where in Barcelona will Uniqlo's first store be located?
Where in Barcelona will Uniqlo's first store be located?
The new Uniqlo store will be situated on the Paseo de Gracia shopping streets. It will occupy 1730 square metres across four levels, offering the brand’s full line-up of apparel.
Q.How many stores does Uniqlo currently operate in Europe?
How many stores does Uniqlo currently operate in Europe?
Uniqlo currently has 45 stores spread across its five existing European markets. Spain will become its sixth market in Europe, adding to its established presence in the UK, France, Russia, Germany, and Belgium.
Q.What is the ‘LifeWear’ concept that Tadashi Yanai mentions?
What is the ‘LifeWear’ concept that Tadashi Yanai mentions?
The ‘LifeWear’ concept refers to innovative, high-quality clothing that is universal in design and comfort, and made for everyone. Tadashi Yanai stated that Barcelona is the ideal location to introduce this brand philosophy.
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