First look inside Glasgow's new Uniqlo store as doors open

Global fashion brand Uniqlo has officially opened its doors in Glasgow.

The Japanese retail giant has added a second Scottish store to its 22 UK locations, following a grand opening on Edinburgh’s Princes Street last year.

Located on Argyle Street, Uniqlo’s store spans approximately 1,100 square meters across two floors and aims to “regenerate” the city centre shopping scene.

The store is packed with some of Uniqlo’s most popular products, including their LifeWear range for men, women, kids and babies.

The brand has also partnered with Tunnocks to create an exclusive range of tote bags and scarves featuring images of caramel wafers and tea cakes, available for a limited time.

Located on the first floor, there is a RE.UNIQLO Studio, which invites customers to recycle, repair, and remake their favourite items.

The store features artwork of the city’s iconic images such as the Duke of Wellington, created by Glasgow-based mural collective, Cobalt Collective.

Partnerships have also been announced with charitable groups, including Social Bite and the Govanhill Baths Community Trust.

As the store opens its doors on Thursday at 9am, the first 100 customers to spend £60 on opening day and Saturday, October 4, will receive a goody bag.

Alessandro Dudech, chief operating officer at Uniqlo UK, said: “We are excited to open our new store on Argyle Street, one of Scotland’s most iconic and historic shopping destinations.

“Perfectly positioned in the heart of Glasgow’s thriving retail scene, this location offers the ideal setting to showcase our LifeWear to a diverse and dynamic community of shoppers.

“It also gives us a fantastic opportunity to champion local partners as part of this opening, collaborating with creatives and organisations that reflect the spirit and energy of the city.”