UNIQLO’s new Hub of the East will open at Tampines Mall on February 5, 2021. As UNIQLO expands to better serve the community, it also pays homage to the first neighbourhood that it served when it first entered Singapore. The global apparel retailer entered the Singapore market with its first store in Tampines 12 years ago, becoming the first UNIQLO store to debut in South East Asia.
“Tampines is the first neighbourhood in which UNIQLO served when it opened its first store in Singapore in April 2009 and it holds a special place in our heart. With much appreciation for the support given to us over the decade, we remain committed to offering a better LifeWear experience for our consumers with the new store,” says Joyce Tan, Marketing Director of UNIQLO Singapore.
Located at #02-25/26 & #03-24/25 of Tampines Mall, the new store will span two levels with a bigger shop floor to better serve the needs of the growing community. With almost twice the size of its original store, customers can look forward to a better shopping experience, including the new self-checkout counters which will make carting out a breeze.
Memories of Singapore’s First UNIQLO Store
Walking down memory lane, fans and staff who have been with UNIQLO since day 1 share their fond memories. Check out more on UNIQLO’s YouTube channel.
Fauzi Aziz, Marketing lead at The Smart Local
“Tampines is kind of that place that represents some sort of comfort and family to me because there is this sense of community spirit in Tampines that I feel is very much what UNIQLO represents – a reunion place, if that makes sense.”
Ella Zheng, co-founder of Workbench
“Tampines is kind of like the home ground of my first for a lot of different things. I first heard about UNIQLO, I think through the internet, and I know they were famous for printed t-shirts. When the first store opened in Singapore at Tampines, I was queueing with my friend for over an hour just to get into the store.”
Julia, UNIQLO Assistant Merchandising Planning Manager
“My first job out of school was a temporary job at UNIQLO in Tampines for the brand’s launch. I still remember the excitement of opening the first store. I really loved the fast-paced and dynamic nature of UNIQLO, so I decided to become a permanent staff. The past decade has been a journey of professional and personal growth, and I am excited for the next chapter with the new UNIQLO Tampines Mall launch.”
An Instagram contest will be conducted to get fans to share their first memory of UNIQLO in Tampines by posting a photo or video and tagging @uniqlosg and #MyUniqloStory. 3 lucky winners will each receive a SGD150 UNIQLO Gift Card and a limited edition UNIQLO Thermal Mug. The contest will run from now till 7 February 2021 and winners will be announced by 21 February 2021.
Exclusive Offers
Along with its range of LifeWear essentials, the full lineup from the upcoming UNIQLO x Ines de la Fressange collection launching on February 5, 2021 will be made available at the Tampines Mall store.
Shoppers can also look out for attractive limited offer items that are available exclusively at UNIQLO Tampines Mall such as U AIRism Cotton Crew Neck Oversized T-shirt, Women’s U Crew Neck Short Sleeve T-shirt, Girls’ Cotton Linen Belted Shorts, and more.
Opening Weekend Special
From 5 – 7 February, the first 600 shoppers who spend a minimum of SGD88 nett in a single receipt in-store daily will receive a limited edition UNIQLO Thermal Mug.
To celebrate its opening, UNIQLO will also be serving freshly brewed coffee and tea by Butler Koffee to the first 500 customers daily from 5 – 7 February, with no minimum spend required.
