Japanese apparel retailer UNIQLO has reopened its flagship Canadian store at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre following extensive renovations.
The store, which first opened in 2016 as UNIQLO’s inaugural Canadian location, has undergone a comprehensive refresh aimed at enhancing the customer experience and showcasing its LifeWear clothing line.
According to UNIQLO, the updates include upgraded change rooms, new floors and ceilings, updated mannequins, lightboxes, and digital screens. The renovations are part of the brand’s ongoing efforts to elevate its in-store environment while aligning with the LifeWear philosophy — clothing designed with simplicity, quality and longevity in mind.
To mark the reopening, the retailer planned a weekend of community-focused events, special in-store offers, and giveaways. The celebration began on Friday, Sept. 19, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and opening speeches. The first 300 customers in line received complimentary madeleines from Japanese bakery Uncle Tetsu and coffee from local roaster De Mello. The first 100 shoppers were also given a $10 UNIQLO gift card.
Throughout the weekend, customers will be invited to participate in a “Maple Tree” prize draw. Each purchase grants an opportunity to pull a ribbon revealing a guaranteed prize, which may include gift cards, branded water bottles, snacks, and beverages.
“Through the lens of innovation, LifeWear is designed to make everyone’s life better,” the company said in a release.
The store continues to offer its full range of LifeWear apparel for men, women, children, and babies, along with seasonal collaborations and its UT line of graphic T-shirts. The location also integrates UNIQLO’s online store for a combined in-store and digital shopping experience.
UNIQLO currently operates 33 stores across Canada and more than 2,500 worldwide. The brand is part of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a Japanese retail group with global sales of approximately ¥3.1 trillion for the 2024 fiscal year.
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It looks the same to me. What did they change.
I popped in on Saturday, it looked the same as well — except there’s new lighting that hurt my eyes. I’m not sure if I was having trouble adjusting after the soft lighting at Simons, but I left the Uniqlo store because the lighting felt almost oppressive.