Most of us have been to the massive store of the Japanese brand UNIQLO while on our travels to Edinburgh already. Well, UNIQLO is now coming to Glasgow, bringing a brand new massive store to the heart of the city. This can only mean they are bringing those super warm down coats, too! Oh, and let’s not forget those UNIQLO bags that can fit a kitchen sink and three ferrets in it (not that you would necessarily put any of that in a bag).
After opening its first Scottish store in Edinburgh in April, 2024, the store saw immense success with people queuing outside on Princes Street stretching all the way to Hanover Street. As a result, Glasgow is getting a UNIQLO store for ourselves, making it the second shop in Scotland.
St Enoch Centre is set to become the new home of UNIQLO in Glasgow, spanning over two retail units over two floors and 22,500 square feet. The superstore is taking inspiration from the Edinburgh branch, with possible inclusions of services such as free alterations on any bottoms over £19.90, and a similar cafe to their Katsute100 in Edinburgh, a Japanese tea salon.
The Edinburgh store also boasts RE.UNIQLO studio, offering repairs to Uniqlo clothing, with upcycling and embroidering services.
One of the most recognised lines LifeWear known for innovation and quality will also be sold within the store for all genders, kids and babies.
When is UNIQLO opening in Glasgow?
Works on the new UNIQLO store in St Enoch Centre have now begun, with A Alexander Group taking over the new project. An official opening date has now been announced, and it is set to open its doors in the Autumn of 2025. Of course, the exact date is yet to be confirmed.
Speaking about the announcement, COO of UNIQLO U.K., Alessandro Dudech, said: “Uniqlo continues to invest in the UK retail landscape, growing our store footprint and e-commerce across the nation. Opening in Glasgow is a natural next step following our success in Edinburgh in 2024. We look forward to opening the doors in Autumn 2025 and to providing LifeWear to even more Scottish customers.”
Guy Beaumont at Sovereign Centros from CBRE said: “We are thrilled to welcome international fashion powerhouse Uniqlo to St. Enoch Centre. The first to open in Glasgow, and the brand’s second branch in Scotland, Uniqlo’s arrival further strengthens our position as the city’s top shopping destination, with an array of exciting and high-quality international brands on offer.
St. Enoch Centre strives to deliver the very best-in-class retail experience, and we are confident this latest addition will be a major hit for both local and visiting shoppers.”