King’s Cross has today announced it will be welcoming the iconic Japanese fashion retailer, UNIQLO to Coal Drops Yard this autumn.
UNIQLO will occupy c.12,000sq ft over three floors in what is the most significant retail deal in Coal Drops Yard since its launch in 2018. UNIQLO’s new flagship store – formerly occupied by Wolf & Badger – is located at the southern gateway to the internationally recognised shopping and dining destination, making it a huge draw for visitors to the estate.
The arrival of this global brand supports King’s Cross’ evolving retail and leasing strategy for Coal Drops Yard, which is now a well-established and much-loved shopping, dining and leisure destination in London.
As a design-led brand working towards a more sustainable society, UNIQLO aligns with King’s Cross’ own vision to design and manage places that are socially, environmentally and economically sustainable. Each floor will be dedicated to high-quality clothing for men, women and children, also bolstering King’s Cross’ reputation as a family-friendly retail destination.
James Rayner, head of retail at King’s Cross, said: “It is no secret that we’ve been working with UNIQLO for some time to find the right opportunity in the right location, so we’re delighted to finally be welcoming this much-loved high street brand to Coal Drops Yard this autumn.
“By its own definition, UNIQLO is ‘made for everyone, everywhere’ and that is an ethos which really resonates with us. This deal supports our retail strategy and cements King’s Cross as somewhere that everyone can come to and enjoy a mix of well-known and affordable brands, as well as some other less known but equally pioneering independent brands.
“Our ambition at King’s Cross is to deliver the best of the British high street and the best of the British side street all in one place – and we think this latest deal does just that.”
Alessandro Dudech, COO of UNIQLO UK, added: “We are excited to be opening in Coal Drops Yard, the bustling, family-friendly, design-led retail destination offers us the opportunity to bring LifeWear to even more Londoners and visitors to the city.”
