Uniqlo to open 24th store in Australia in September
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Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo will open a new store in the country at Bondi Junction this September, taking its store count in Australia to 24.
The new store at Westfield Bondi Junction, which will span 1323sqm, will be the retailer’s ninth store in New South Wales.
Uniqlo said this store will feature the biggest LED screen installation ever seen in the retailer’s Australian stores and will offer a full line-up of the brand’s LifeWear apparel for men, women, kids, and babies.
Kensuke Suwa, company chief operating officer, said since they’ve opened their first store in Australia in 2014, they have been able to consistently grow their retail footprint by leveraging their keen understanding of the local consumer and ensuring their products align with their needs.
“We hope to keep the momentum going and look forward to making the brand even more accessible to Australians,” Suwa said.
“We are excited by this milestone of bringing LifeWear from Tokyo to a truly iconic location in Australia and are looking forward to becoming a positive part of the Bondi community”.
This Uniqlo store is its eighth store with the Westfield Group, following Hurstville, Hornsby, Chatswood, Parramatta, Miranda, Chermside, and Carousel.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the total number of Uniqlo stores in Australia after this new opening?
What is the total number of Uniqlo stores in Australia after this new opening?
After the new store at Bondi Junction opens, Uniqlo will have 24 stores across Australia. This opening marks a significant expansion for the Japanese clothing retailer in the country.
Q.How many stores will Uniqlo have in New South Wales with the addition of the Bondi Junction location?
How many stores will Uniqlo have in New South Wales with the addition of the Bondi Junction location?
The new store at Westfield Bondi Junction will be Uniqlo's ninth store situated in New South Wales. This indicates a focused growth strategy within the state for the brand.
Q.When did Uniqlo open its first store in Australia?
When did Uniqlo open its first store in Australia?
Uniqlo opened its initial store in Australia back in 2014. Since then, the company has consistently expanded its retail presence, adapting to local consumer needs.
Q.What is notable about the new Bondi Junction store's visual features?
What is notable about the new Bondi Junction store's visual features?
The Bondi Junction store will feature the largest LED screen installation ever seen in any of Uniqlo's Australian stores. This design choice aims to enhance the customer experience.
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