Japanese fast fashion powerhouse Uniqlo begins plans for Australian opening

Andrew BisharaSeptember 24, 2012

Japanese fashion brand Uniqlo has confirmed plans to open its first Australian store. Currently there are 903 Uniqlo outlets worldwide.

The company, best known for its multi-coloured micro-fibre wools and cottons clothing, will establish a Melbourne office in December.

Uniqlo spokesperson Aldo Liguori says the company's first store will open in 2013-2014.

“We expect to open one store in Australia during the fiscal year 2013," he says.

"We believe there is strong potential for the Uniqlo brand among consumers in Australia.”

Uniqlo is a subsidiary of Fast Retailing Pty Ltd, a global fashion operation.

The company was founded in 1984 in Japan, where it is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Over the years, Uniqlo has moved into the fast fashion market.

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