UNIQLO Announces Expansion into British Columbia in Fall 2017

UNIQLO, the global casual apparel retailer, today announces plans to open its first store in British Columbia this fall 2017. This marks the third store in the Canadian market and follows one year after their 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 store, with a total sales floor of 20,630 square feet, 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.”

Recognized for its innovative functional apparel and high-quality wardrobe staples, UNIQLO focuses on providing clothing made for everyone, everywhere. Product offerings at the Metrotown store will include the brand’s signature collections including AIRism, HEATTECH, Cashmere and Ultra Light Down, along with premium Jeans and UT. Together these make up LifeWear – innovative, high-quality clothing that is universal in design and comfort.