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Uniqlo to open two new UK stores

Uniqlo has revealed plans to open two new UK stores. The Japanese casualwear brand will set up shop at the new £11m development at Angel Central, in Islington, and Intu Watford.

Uniqlo currently operates 12 stores in London, one in Oxford and another in Manchester, which opened in the first half of this year.

Uniqlo eu boss Taku Morikawa said: “It’s a privilege to be opening at north London’s most popular retail and leisure destination. We look forward to launching our new store and offering new and existing customers our LifeWear range.

“The launch of Uniqlo in Watford represents another exciting moment for us in the UK, as we continue to expand our presence in this important market for the company worldwide.”