Last Updated: 2014.05.08
UNIQLO to Open Six New U.S. Stores in the Boston Area: Opening Dates Announced; Pop-Up Shop to Open This Summer in Faneuil Hall
UNIQLO CO., LTD.
UNIQLO, the global clothing retailer, announced today that it will continue its expansion in the U.S. by opening six new stores in the greater Boston metro area, four of which will open this summer and fall. These new stores will mark the brand's first stores in Massachusetts, and its entry into one of three new U.S. markets this year.
The new UNIQLO Boston metro locations and opening dates are:
• Natick Mall in Natick, MA (August 29)
• The Mall at Chestnut Hill in Newton, MA (August 29)
• Northshore Mall in Peabody, MA (September 19)
• Legacy Place in Dedham, MA (October 24)
• 341 Newbury Street in Back Bay Boston, MA (Spring 2015)
• Faneuil Hall in Boston, MA (Spring 2015)
"We are pleased to introduce the UNIQLO experience to Boston. Proud of their city's importance in American history, and winning sports traditions, Bostonians have high expectations. We believe our everyday basics of exceptional value and functional apparel will delight them and contribute meaningfully to their lives," said Larry Meyer, CEO of UNIQLO USA and Fast Retailing Group Senior Vice President.
Boston area fans will get a sneak peek of UNIQLO when a pop-up shop opens at Faneuil Hall Marketplace early this summer. A permanent store will open at the marketplace in spring 2015.
UNIQLO plans to open more stores in 2014, including the other new markets of Philadelphia and Los Angeles, in addition to the existing markets of San Francisco, Connecticut, New Jersey and New York. Using #NewUniqlo, customers can interact and share their excitement about these new openings via the company's social media channels including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Currently, there are 20 open UNIQLO stores in the U.S., as well as UNIQLO.com, which offers nationwide online shopping. To staff these new stores, UNIQLO plans to hire and train several hundred full-time and part-time employees at all levels. For more information on open positions, visit www.uniqlo.com, or download the new UNIQLO USA app.
UNIQLO has more than 1,300 stores around the globe. Since opening its first store in Japan in 1984, UNIQLO has grown to become an international leader in high-quality, casual clothing with universal designs that offer supreme comfort and a superb fit that aim to improve the daily lives of its customers. The new UNIQLO stores will carry collections for men, women and kids featuring vivid colors and comfortable and innovative fabric technologies, all at affordable prices. These include Ultra Light Down and HEATTECH for cold weather (from $49.90 and $12.90, respectively), AIRism for hot weather (from $12.90), the Supima cotton line (from $12.90), Linen shirts (from $29.90), premium Jeans (from $39.90) and exceptional basics such as polos and the UT T-shirt collection. Please note, assortment of product will vary by store location.
