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  • UNIQLO Pune Store Opens with Special Launch Offers and Local Collaborations

    UNIQLO Pune Store

    Pune: Global apparel retailer UNIQLO has officially opened its first-ever UNIQLO Pune Store at The Pavillion Mall, marking its 18th physical outlet in India.

    With this launch, the brand is set to strengthen its presence in Western India and introduce more consumers to its signature LifeWear philosophy.

    UNIQLO Pune Store Brings LifeWear to Western India

    The newly opened UNIQLO Pune Store spans approximately 9,000 sq. ft. on the ground floor of The Pavillion Mall. Customers can explore the brand’s complete LifeWear collection, featuring men’s, women’s, kids’, and baby apparel.

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    Popular product lines such as AIRism, HEATTECH, Bratops, and Denim are available, combining high-quality materials with functional designs.

    Kenji Inoue, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of UNIQLO India, said, “We are excited to open our first store in Pune at The Pavillion and bring UNIQLO’s LifeWear to Punekars. We are grateful for the support through our online store and look forward to welcoming both new and loyal customers in person.”

    Launch Offers and Local Collaborations Enhance Customer Experience

    To celebrate the launch of the UNIQLO Pune Store, the first 100 customers received complimentary Round Ultra Mini Bags along with cappuccino and waffle coupons from IHOP Café.

    Shoppers who spent ₹5,000 and above were gifted limited-edition tote bags designed by Pune-based artist Annushka Hardikar.

    Adding a cultural and community touch, life-sized UNIQLO cubes were placed across Pune at tech parks like Panchshil Business Park and Panchshil Tech Park One, as well as at colleges such as Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce and Ajeenkya DY Patil University. These activities highlighted the brand’s effort to engage with Pune’s student and corporate communities.

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    UNIQLO Pune Store Details

    • Store Name: UNIQLO The Pavillion, Pune
    • Address: The Pavillion Mall, Senapati Bapat Rd, next to JW Marriott Hotel, Model Colony, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra, 411016
    • Sales Floor Area: Approx. 9,000 sq. ft.
    • Opening Date: September 26, 2025

    With this launch, UNIQLO Pune Store reflects the brand’s vision of blending innovation, style, and local culture, making everyday life better through its thoughtfully designed LifeWear.

    Author

    • 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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