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  • UNIQLO Opens 21,000 Sq. Ft. Store at Phoenix Market City Pune

    UNIQLO second store in Pune

    Pune: Global apparel retailer UNIQLO has opened its second store in Pune at Phoenix Market City Pune, further strengthening the brand’s retail footprint in India.

    The new UNIQLO store marks the company’s 19th outlet in the country and brings its LifeWear collection to a wider customer base in Pune.

    The new UNIQLO store at Phoenix Market City welcomed customers with special opening offers, giving shoppers access to the brand’s LifeWear range featuring high-quality and functional everyday apparel.

    “Customers in Pune have shown a strong appreciation for UNIQLO LifeWear, and the opening of our second store here is testament to this growing connection.

    By expanding our presence in the city, we hope to make our everyday essentials more accessible and continue supporting customers in their daily lives,” said Kenji Inoue, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, UNIQLO India.

    With the launch of its second Pune outlet, UNIQLO aims to make its products more accessible to consumers in the city.

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    Located at Phoenix Market City, the UNIQLO store spans approximately 21,000 sq. ft. and offers the brand’s complete LifeWear collection for men, women, and children.

    The retail space has been designed with a modern layout to provide a seamless and engaging shopping experience while reflecting UNIQLO’s global visual identity.

    Customers visiting the new outlet can explore innovative fabric technologies such as AIRism and HEATTECH, alongside a range of globally popular essentials.

    The store also features UTme! local collaborations that showcase exclusive locally inspired designs and creative expressions.

    To celebrate the launch of the second store in Pune, the company introduced limited-time opening offers for customers. The first 100 customers received Round Mini Shoulder Bags along with complimentary coffee from Tim Hortons.

    Additionally, shoppers spending ₹6,000 and above were eligible to receive a complimentary tote bag designed by artist Archana Pereira.

    The launch of the new store at Phoenix Market City reflects the company’s continued expansion strategy in India as it strengthens its presence across key urban markets and brings its LifeWear offerings closer to consumers.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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