UNIQLO to open second store in the South West at Bath’s SouthGate
UNIQLO is set to open its second store in the south west of England after signing at Landsec’s SouthGate shopping centre in Bath.
Located on St Lawrence Street, adjacent to apple, the Japanese fashion retailer’s new store will span approximately 8,000 sq ft across two floors and offer products for men and women.
The signing follows the arrival of Nobody’s Child earlier this month. The women’s fashion retailer opened its 11th standalone boutique at the centre, taking 1,500 sq ft and joining recent arrivals Space NK and PureSeoul.
Kate Lea, head of shopping centre leasing at British Land, said: “UNIQLO is a fantastic addition to SouthGate and a great example of the high-quality brands we’re targeting as we continue to evolve its offer. A focus on quality, design and innovation makes it a great fit for Bath’s customer base, and alongside recent arrivals like Nobody’s Child and Space NK, it demonstrates the strength of occupier demand for the city and the momentum behind our leasing strategy.
“We’re focused on creating the right mix of brands and experiences for our customers, while bringing new names to the city that give people even more reasons to visit SouthGate. We’re really looking forward to welcoming UNIQLO next spring.”
Alessandro Dudech, chief operation officer at UNIQLO, added: “Bath is an exciting next step in our continued growth across the UK, and SouthGate is a natural home for UNIQLO in the city. We look forward to bringing our LifeWear to the local community when we open next spring.”