Uniqlo continues UK retail expansion with new stores in Birmingham and Glasgow

Uniqlo has today announced plans to open two more UK stores this autumn, including a debut Midlands store at Birmingham’s Bullring Shopping Centre and another on Argyll Street in Glasgow.

The high street fashion retailer has also revealed that’s its highly-anticipated new 15,392 sq ft store at Liverpool ONE will open on 24 April 2025.
Following the success of Uniqlo’s first store in Scotland on Princes Street in Edinburgh in April 2024, the new 12,916 sq ft store in Glasgow with be set over three floors.

The 11,840 sq ft store at Birmingham’s Bullring, located on New Street in the heart of the city, will also boast three floors of Uniqlo "LifeWear for all genders and ages".

Alessandro Dudech, COO of Uniqlo UK, 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 and Commercialisation at Bullring landlord Hammerson, 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."

Uniqlo currently has 20 stores in the UK. The most recent to open was in October 2024 at Westfield White City, which came swiftly after its September 2024 opening at Coal Drops Yard in London’s King Cross.

Following the opening of Uniqlo’s Liverpool ONE store in April, and its Birmingham Bullring and Glasgow stores in autumn 2025, the total of Uniqlo stores in the UK will rise to 23.

The announcement of Uniqlo’s scheduled opening at the Bullring follows further major investment from international brands at the destination, including ZARA's new 51,000 sq ft flagship and Sephora’s Midlands debut.