Uniqlo Opens First Munich Store in Schwabing

The Schwabing site underscores Uniqlo’s push into Germany despite competitor pullbacks.

Overview

Doors opened on November 6 at Leopoldstraße 35, with roughly 900 square meters of retail space across two floors.
The space previously housed Zara, and the opening marks Uniqlo’s twelfth store in Germany as rivals rethink their store networks.
Opening-day programming includes a Taiko drum performance at 9:45 a.m., limited tote bags for the first 200 customers, and an app-based sweepstakes for a trip to Japan.
Services and partnerships feature the UTme! T‑shirt customization setup and collaborations with Munich creatives Sebastian Schwamm and DJ collective Public Possession.
A fashion expert cites stronger-than-typical basics and cleaner finishing compared with fast-fashion peers, while flagging limited material transparency and thin cashmere knits.