UNIQLO has announced further expansion across the United Kingdom with the opening of two new regional stores in Glasgow and Birmingham, both set to launch in Autumn 2025. The move builds on the company’s recent retail momentum in the UK, which includes recent store launches in Edinburgh and London and a soon-to-open site in Liverpool.
The Glasgow store will be UNIQLO’s second in Scotland and is located on Argyle Street. It will feature three floors of retail space totalling 1,200 square metres. This follows the positive response to the Edinburgh location on Princes Street, which opened in April 2024.
Meanwhile, the new Birmingham store will be situated in the Bullring, one of the busiest shopping areas in the city. The store will offer approximately 1,100 square metres of retail space, spread across three floors and located on New Street in Birmingham’s city centre.
Both locations will stock the full range of UNIQLO LifeWear – the brand’s high-quality, functional clothing line designed with simplicity and versatility in mind. The collections will cater to all genders and age groups, including dedicated offerings for children and babies.
Commenting on the announcement, Alessandro Dudech, Chief Operating Officer of UNIQLO U.K., said: “UNIQLO continues to invest in the UK retail landscape, growing our store footprint and e-commerce across the nation. With this strategic next step, UNIQLO will open its doors to the locals who live in and around Glasgow and Birmingham as well as the thousands of visitors to the cities. We are excited to offer LifeWear – clothing designed to last, born from the Japanese values of quality, simplicity and functionality – to more customers.”
Paul O’Brien, Director of Leasing & Commercialisation at Hammerson, which operates the Bullring, added: “Bullring continues to attract best-in-class global brands seeking a flagship presence in the region, reinforcing its position as the leading Midlands destination. UNIQLO is the latest brand to make a significant commitment to Bullring, reflecting the strength of our position, quality of the asset, and exceptional line-up of leading names in retail.”
In addition to the Glasgow and Birmingham announcements, UNIQLO has confirmed the opening of its new Liverpool ONE store on 24 April 2025. Located on Paradise Street, the Liverpool site will feature several of the brand’s signature services including the UTme! customisable T-shirt station and a RE.UNIQLO Studio, which supports garment repair and recycling.
As of 2025, the retailer will operate 23 stores across the UK, with its most recent store having opened in Coal Drops Yard, London, in September 2024. The continuing expansion reflects UNIQLO’s broader strategy to strengthen its regional presence while enhancing accessibility to its LifeWear range.
