UNIQLO To Open In Cherry Hill Mall; Chain's 1st Store In South Jersey

CHERRY HILL, NJ — UNIQLO has spread to thousands of stores throughout the world. And soon, the Japanese fashion conglomerate will open its first outlet in South Jersey.

Cherry Hill Mall's UNIQLO store opens Friday, with festive activities rooted in the company's Japanese history planned throughout the weekend.

Founded in 1984, UNIQLO specializes in casual-wear design, manufacturing and retail. The chain has opened throughout Asia, Europe, North America and Australia.

UNIQLO expanded into the United States in 2005, placing its first American shop at the Menlo Park Mall in Edison. The company opened several locations in North Jersey, New York and Greater Philadelphia. But South Jersey will soon have a UNIQLO store of its own.

The grand opening at Cherry Hill Mall will include the following:

Find out more about the grand opening.