Japan’s largest clothing retailer opening 2 new stores in Ontario

Japan’s largest clothing retailer is expanding in Canada with five new stores, including two in Ontario.

UNIQLO, the global Japanese apparel retailer, announced it will open five new Canadian stores in the fall of 2026.

The two Ontario stores will be in Hillcrest Mall in Richmond Hill and Conestoga Mall in Waterloo.

Locations will also open in St. Vital Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba; Quartier DIX30 in Brossard, Quebec; and Tsawwassen Mills in Tsawwassen, British Columbia.

“The opening of these new locations reflects our continued investment in communities where Canadian customers have embraced LifeWear,” said Yuya Tanahashi, chief operating officer of UNIQLO Canada. “We look forward to expanding our presence in these markets and creating even more opportunities for customers to experience UNIQLO.”

Each new store will offer UNIQLO’s full range of LifeWear apparel for men, women, children, and babies, as well as seasonal collections and the brand’s UT (UNIQLO T-shirt) line of graphic T-shirts, the company said.

LifeWear apparel reflects Japanese values of simplicity, quality, longevity and timeless designs, the company said.

Since opening its first Canadian store in the Eaton Centre in Toronto in 2016, UNIQLO has steadily expanded its footprint.

In 2024, the store opened locations in Mississauga, Brampton and Etobicoke.

UNIQLO’s origins date back to 1949, but the first store opened in Hiroshima in 1984. It is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., with global headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

The company now operates over 2,500 stores worldwide. With these five new stores, UNIQLO’s Canadian network will grow to 42 locations.

Additional details, including opening dates and local celebrations, will be announced closer to each store opening.

Lead photo: DAHAOI Taoh MINGWHUA