Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo is strengthening its presence in the US. The Japanese group Fast Retailing Co. Ltd. The retail chain belonging to it has now announced eleven new openings across the country for spring and summer 2026.
The fashion giant said it was prioritizing “targeted growth in key markets” in the country. Flagship stores are planned to open in Chicago and San Francisco. Four additional stores are planned in New York City, including locations in Williamsburg, Union Square, the World Trade Center and Bryant Park on 5th Avenue. Additionally, branches will open in Boston, Seattle, Maryland and Washington, DC.
The announcement comes as part of the 20th anniversary celebrations of the flagship store in New York’s SoHo district. This was the retailer’s first global flagship store outside of Japan. Uniqlo will now open its first flagship stores in the USA outside of New York City in Chicago and San Francisco.
“The 20th anniversary in New York City is significant for us, and 2026 marks an exciting new chapter for Uniqlo in the US,” said Fuminori Adachi, CEO of Uniqlo USA, in a statement. “These new stores are not only a milestone in our growth, they are also a way to honor the customers who welcomed us two decades ago and continue to inspire everything we do.”
Uniqlo emphasized in a statement that the growth in retail is targeted. The intention is not only to increase the sales area, but also to improve the quality of each store. This is in line with the company’s LifeWear philosophy. “Our strategy is based on thoughtful growth – opening the right stores in the right places, while ensuring each location reflects our customers’ voices and delivers a meaningful, high-quality experience,” added Adachi.
Each new Uniqlo store is designed to provide customers with an elevated experience while building strong relationships with the local community. Standard features at Uniqlo stores in the US include convenient RFID self-checkout lanes, on-site alteration service and Re:Uniqlo donation boxes. Select stores across the country also offer UTme! a service for customizing t-shirts and tote bags. There are also the Re:Uniqlo Studios, where customers can have their favorite pieces personalized or repaired with embroidery.
The announcement follows the Japanese clothing giant’s announcement that it will open three new stores in the UK this autumn and next spring. To date, Uniqlo operates more than 2,500 stores worldwide, including 78 in the USA.
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