Japanese retail giant Uniqlo has announced its plans to open its first two stores in Queensland.
Brisbane CBD and Indooroopilly shopping centre are the locations chosen by the company to open its doors this summer.
The CBD store will reportedly span over 2054sqm and Indooroopilly at 489sqm, with the two stores aiming to generate around 200 jobs in the retail sector.
Uniqlo Australia CEO Shoichi Miyasaka said that the decision to expand its footprint in the market follows huge success in its existing Australian stores.
“Since opening our first store in Melbourne last year, UNIQLO has gained a huge following across the country, with shoppers eager to experience our functional, affordable clothing.
“We’re incredibly excited to be opening two Queensland stores this summer, and making the brand more accessible to Australian consumers.
"Queensland was the next logical step for us in Australia, with our wide range of every-day products and innovative fabric technology suitable for the versatile lifestyles of those in the sunshine state.”
Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said he is thrilled by the arrival of the company to boost the city's retail landscape.
“We’re excited to welcome UNIQLO at two new locations including the ever-expanding Indooroopilly Shopping Centre and the newly refurbished 170 Queen St in Brisbane’s CBD – where final touches are being put on the former Broadway Mall site.
“The addition of UNIQLO’s prestigious brand, along with the upgrades taking place at Edward St and Albert St, should continue to build consumer and retailer confidence in the industry – and demonstrate the city’s retail sector is an established, prosperous precinct.”
Australia is Uniqlo's 16th international market destination.
The store openings in Brisbane will bring its market presence up to nine stores in the region.