UNIQLO TO OPEN FIRST STORE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA THIS FALL

Japanese retailer Uniqlo has announced plans to open its first store in British Columbia this fall. This marks the third store in the Canadian market and follows one year after its Canadian debut in Toronto.

The store will be located at Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby, British Columbia, the largest mall in the province and third largest in Canada. The 20,630 square-foot store, will offer the brand’s full range of core items of men, women, kids and babies.

“The launch of Uniqlo in British Columbia represents another major milestone for us, as Canada continues to be an important focus for the company globally. This country’s cultural and climatic diversity represents the perfect platform for Uniqlo and our philosophy of LifeWear,” said Yasuhiro Hayashi, chief operating officer of Uniqlo Canada. “We are extremely excited to share Uniqlo with the people of Vancouver and surrounding areas and introduce them to how our high quality, comfortable and functional clothing can help improve their everyday lives. With the opportunity for outdoor adventures to world-class amenities, we hope that Vancouverites will embrace Uniqlo’s versatile and stylish everyday clothes that cater to their active lifestyle.”

Since opening its first store in Japan in 1984, Uniqlo has grown to over 1,800 stores worldwide.