UNIQLO TO OPEN STORE IN DOWNTOWN L.A.

Global apparel retailer Uniqlo will open a new store this fall at The Bloc, a vibrant, open-air shopping and entertainment destination located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles.

The 12,000 square-foot store will occupy two floors on the corner of 7th and Flower Streets and will be the brand’s first store in Downtown L.A. among nine other locations in the region.

The new store will offer the brand’s collections for men, women, and kids. The store will also offer jeans developed at the Jeans Innovation Center in L.A. – an R&D facility dedicated to perfecting the three “F’s” of denim – fabric, fit, and finish – while incorporating sustainable processing and production methods through state-of-the-art technology and techniques. The new store will also offer in-store services, including complimentary alterations on pants over $19.90, and pick-ups of online orders.

“We are thrilled to be joining The Bloc on iconic 7th Street in L.A., a true destination of inspiration, community, and connection that is reinventing the shopping experience,” said Hiroshi Taki, CEO of Uniqlo USA. “As a brand that aims to improve everyday life through clothing, we look forward to reflecting the mission of The Bloc by serving the diverse, creative, and energetic lifestyles of Downtown Los Angeles with our unparalleled customer experience and innovative apparel that is made for all.”

Jeff Kanne, president and CEO of National Real Estate Advisors, LLC, the owner of The Bloc, added: “We welcome Uniqlo to our outstanding roster of tenants, which further positions The Bloc as one of the leading retail and entertainment centers in the city, an important anchor to downtown’s ongoing transformation, and a prominent destination for shoppers, office workers, and visitors.”

Today Uniqlo has more than 2,000 stores in 19 markets worldwide, including 48 stores in the U.S.