Japanese fashion brand Uniqlo announces plans to expand to Melbourne this year

Andy Burns
September 21, 2012
Herald Sun

JAPANESE super store Uniqlo has confirmed that it will set up a Melbourne base this December.

The fast fashion label is the latest in a string of international retailers to arrive on Australia’s shores.

Uniqlo spokesperson Aldo Liguori said the business made the announcement as they are getting ready to recruit Melbournians to the brand.

“The reason for us to announce our plans to open an office in Melbourne is to be able to start recruiting staff,” he said.

Although Liguori couldn’t say how many jobs the new venture might create in Victoria, the Fast Retailing company – which owns Uniqlo – is a billion dollar worldwide operation.

“We expect to open one store in Australia during the fiscal year 2013, we believe there is strong potential for the Uniqlo brand among consumers in Australia,” he said.

The Uniqlo sales and marketing office will be open in Melbourne by December this year.

Uniqlo is a Japan-based brand famous for producing cotton and wool basics in an array of colours.

In recent years, they have moved toward the fast fashion market.