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Uniqlo to Open 11 U.S. Stores in 2026, Returning to Downtown San Francisco With Market Street Flagship

The chain describes the rollout as thoughtful growth targeting high-traffic sites, which city leaders say reflects renewed confidence in Union Square.

A new Uniqlo flagship is expected to open in the former Old Navy.
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An interior view of Japanese retailer Uniqlo's former West Coast flagship store on Powell St. in San Francisco, in 2012. The company is returning to San Francisco after leaving the city. 
An interior view of Japanese retailer Uniqlo's former West Coast flagship store on Powell St. in San Francisco, in 2012.

Overview

  • Uniqlo confirmed 11 new U.S. locations for 2026 across seven cities, including four in New York City with three in Manhattan and one in Williamsburg.
  • The retailer will re-enter San Francisco with a flagship on Market Street in the long-vacant space previously occupied by Old Navy, with opening targeted for 2026.
  • The company has not disclosed lease terms or square footage for the San Francisco site, and local reports differ on the status of a signed lease; the building is owned by Ponte Gadea.
  • City Hall says Mayor Daniel Lurie and senior staff met with Uniqlo earlier this year, casting the return as part of efforts to boost downtown activity and safety.
  • Uniqlo, which operates 78 U.S. stores, framed the expansion as “thoughtful growth,” with additional 2026 openings planned in Chicago, Boston, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and Annapolis.