Popular Japanese fashion brand Uniqlo will soon open another store in the Chicago area, this time at a busy suburban mall. <\/p>\n
The store, at Oakbrook Center Mall, will officially open to the public May 15, according to a release. The store comes as the brand continues to expand with new store openings across the U.S., including one that opened earlier this year on Michigan Avenue<\/a>. <\/p>\n “Our strategy is about thoughtful growth \u2013 opening the right stores in the right places \u2013 while ensuring every location reflects our customer\u2019s voices and delivers a meaningful, high-quality experience,” Fuminori Adachi, UNIQLO USA CEO said in a previous release about the Chicago-area store openings. <\/p>\n According to the release, the new stores will include self-checkout stations, alteration services and RE.UNIQLO donation bins. Some stores will also offer customizable t-shirt and tote-bag services, as well as embroidery.<\/p>\n In Oakbrook, opening weekend for Uniqlo will include a number of events and giveaways including Chicago-exclusive tote-bags filled with Garrett’s popcorn, treats from Stan’s Donuts, Japanese Calligraphy offers and more. <\/p>\n The grand opening weekend will also include a number of traditional Japanese drum performances, starting at 9 a.m. Friday. Doors will officially open to the public at 10 a.m., organizers said. <\/p>\n