"The Japanese retailer, known for its everyday, reasonably priced "LifeWear" staples, plans to open 11 new U.S. stores in 2026 , including one of four New York City locations in Williamsburg. The expansion is part of a broader strategic push that includes additional Manhattan stores and flagship openings across the country. The address at 187 Kent Avenue is home to a seven-story mixed-use building known as The Kent House, completed in as part of a broader redevelopment along the East River."
"When it was built, The Kent House included a mix of residential units and more than 35,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The residential component included a 2020 affordable housing lottery for 29 income-restricted units, priced between about $1,101 and $2,710 per month. Since then, the Kent Avenue corridor has become a focal point for high-end residential and commercial development, reflecting Williamsburg's continued evolution from a waterfront area into a lifestyle, retail and housing hub."
UNIQLO will open a full-service store at 187 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg this year as part of a U.S. expansion that includes 11 new stores in 2026 and additional Manhattan and flagship openings nationwide. The store will occupy retail space in The Kent House, a seven-story mixed-use building completed as part of East River redevelopment that replaced an industrial shed and parking lot. The Kent House contains over 35,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and a residential component that included a 2020 affordable housing lottery for 29 income-restricted units. UNIQLO is recruiting retail, visual merchandising, and management staff, and the location is supported by waterfront parks, residential towers, and transit connections such as the Bedford Avenue L train.
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