UNIQLO to make Welsh debut at St David’s Cardiff

UNIQLO is set to open its first store in Wales at Landsec’s St David’s shopping centre in Cardiff.

The fashion retailer’s new store – which will open in Autumn 2027 – will span approximately 10,118 sq ft across two floors, and offer customers in Cardiff and beyond access to the brand’s signature LifeWear collections.

The new Cardiff store will offer a range of products for men, women, kids, and babies, and join 26 existing UNIQLO stores across the UK. The retailer is also set to open stores in Bath, Brighton, Leeds, and Canary Wharf in 2027.

Alessandro Dudech, COO of UNIQLO UK. said: “We are incredibly excited to take another important step in UNIQLO’s UK expansion with the opening of our first store in Wales, in Cardiff, in Autumn 2027. Cardiff is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage, and with an existing base of Welsh customers already shopping with us online, we are delighted to bring the UNIQLO experience closer to them and introduce LifeWear to even more customers across Wales.” 

Clare Dutton, portfolio director at Landsec, added: “UNIQLO choosing St David’s for its first store in Wales is a significant signing. The brand’s high-quality fashion and unique in-store experience has broad generational appeal and will bring something new to Cardiff’s retail offer. Having built a strong relationship with UNIQLO across our wider portfolio, we’re pleased to be welcoming the brand to St David’s as it continues its UK expansion.”

“UNIQLO’s arrival builds on the investment we’re making in St David’s and our focus on bringing new brands and experiences to the centre. With footfall continuing to grow, we’re seeing strong momentum as we look to attract more leading brands to the destination.”