UNIQLO prepares for grand opening in Ala Moana center

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Ala Moana center is preparing to welcome a new, Japan-based retailer to the mall.

UNIQLO will be located on level three near the Center Court.

The chain announced their grand opening is slated for June 1 at 9:30 a.m.

The retailer is a clothing wear company that sells casual wear items for men, women and kids.

"UNIQLO is bringing a little pop of Tokyo to Hawaii," the company said on their website. "In honor of this pop-up store, we're introducing Tokyo pop culture through the graphic designs of our UT t-shirts."

The Honolulu Star Advertiser previously reported UNIQLO will take up a 17,300 square-foot space.

The two-story shop will be the first location in the islands.

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