Uniqlo to open 8,000 sq ft store at Bath’s SouthGate
Uniqlo is to open a store at Bath’s SouthGate shopping centre next spring/summer.
The Japanese fashion brand has taken an 8,000 square foot unit next to Apple on St Lawrence Street.
Subscribe to TRBThe store will be the brand’s second shop in the South West, following an opening at Bristol’s Cabot Circus in April.
Alessandro Dudech, chief operation officer at Uniqlo, said: “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.”
The news follows the arrival of Nobody’s Child at SouthGate earlier this month. The women’s 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.”
