Hammerson secures second flagship letting with UNIQLO

Hammerson has secured its second letting with UNIQLO, with the fashion retailer set to join Bristol’s Cabot Circus.

The new store will provide 15,000 sq ft of tradable space across two floors, and offer the brand’s women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing ranges including UNIQLO’s ‘LifeWear’ collections, available for the first time to customers in the South West.

UNIQLO is the latest major brand secured at Cabot Circus, following M&S and ODEON, which are set to open at the scheme later this year and in 2026, respectively.

This follows Hammerson’s letting to UNIQLO at Birmingham’s Bullring earlier this year, with the brand making its Midlands debut next month.

Paul O’Brien, director of leasing and commercialisation at Hammerson, said: “UNIQLO’s significant investment in both Bullring and Cabot Circus highlights the confidence that leading retailers have in Hammerson, and the un-matched quality of our destinations. By providing prime locations in the UK’s biggest cities, our destinations continue to attract the latest and best-in-class global brands seeking regional flagship presences, and UNIQLO is a perfect example of this demand.”

Alessandro Dudech, chief operating officer of UNIQLO UK, added: “UNIQLO remains committed to strengthening its presence within the UK retail sector by expanding both our physical store network and ecommerce capabilities nationwide. As part of this strategic initiative, we are pleased to introduce UNIQLO to the communities and visitors in the South West in at Bristol’s Cabot Circus. We look forward to offering our LifeWear collection, apparel crafted to endure, inspired by the Japanese principles of quality, simplicity, and functionality to a broader customer base.”