Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo is entering southern India with a store in Bengaluru, which will open on August 29 at Orion Mall, Brigade Gateway. “Over the past few years, we have seen strong demand and brand affinity from Bengaluru through our e-commerce platform and we look forward to welcoming our customers in person to discover Uniqlo LifeWear,” said Kenji Inoue, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Uniqlo India. The company said this is the first step in the brand's expansion beyond northern and western India. Uniqlo in Bengaluru will span 9,012 sq ft and will be the brand's 16th store in India.