UNIQLO is set to open its first store in Tours, France, in 2027, with plans for another in Bordeaux, expanding its presence to 32 locations nationwide.
UNIQLO to open in Tours, France
The Japanese clothing brand UNIQLO has announced the upcoming opening of a new retail location in Tours, France, in the spring of 2027. This will be the first UNIQLO store in the Centre-Val de Loire region.Expansion plans in France
The company also plans to open another store in Bordeaux during the same period, bringing the total number of UNIQLO stores in France to 32. This expansion reflects the brand's growing presence in the European market.Store location and size
The Tours store will be located near the CCCOD, at the Porte de Loire tram stop, and will occupy more than 850 square meters across two levels. The store will employ 40 staff members, indicating a significant local workforce contribution.Competition in the area
It is noted that UNIQLO will not be the only trendy brand opening in the city center, as another clothing brand, Pull&Bear, is expected to open in the former C&A location in Tours, a short distance from the Japanese brand's store. This development highlights increasing retail activity in the area.
