UNIQLO Announces to Open in Scotland in Spring 2024

Global apparel retailer UNIQLO today announces the planned opening of UNIQLO Edinburgh in Spring 2024.

Article Source: UNIQLO
Last Updated: 9 November 2023 11:00

The first UNIQLO store to open in Scotland will have a sales floor of approximately 1,430 sq meters across 2 floors and is located on Princes Street, one of the main shopping streets in the Scottish capital.

“We are excited to take this next big step in the U.K.’s expansion plans with the Edinburgh store opening in Spring 2024. It’s an honour to be opening in not only a new city but a new country, Edinburgh is a city of great cultural and historical heritage, we have many existing Scottish customers who shop through our e-commerce site, and Edinburgh has such a strong footfall from both locals and tourists. UNIQLO is proud to be expanding our presence in this important retail location, we look forward to bringing LifeWear to Scotland in 2024.” said Alessandro Dudech, COO of UNIQLO U.K.

Recognised for LifeWear; innovative, high-quality clothing from UNIQLO that is universally appealing in design and comfort, the new store will feature LifeWear for all genders, kids and babies.

UNIQLO currently has 17 stores in the U.K. This new Edinburgh store will open alongside a new store in London, One Oxford Street, in Spring 2024 and will follow the Covent Garden store that opened on 27 April 2023, taking the total number of UNIQLO stores in the U.K. to 19 once opened.

Customers and fans are invited to share their excitement about the new stores via the company’s social media channels including Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok using #UniqloEdinburgh. Details regarding the new store, including promotional launch campaigns, will be announced at a later date.

We are now recruiting for our new store, available roles range from Sales Assistants, Visual Merchandisers to Loss Prevention Associates. To apply and to find out more information about the recruitment sessions, please visit our website below:
UNIQLO Edinburgh: https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/content/edinburgh.html

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