Uniqlo

Retailers and restaurants alike made headlines in September with store expansions and new formats.

The lower-priced, more trend-driven sister brand of Japanese apparel giant Uniqlo has opened its first permanent store outside of Asia — a flagship in New York City.

Uniqlo is buying part of the building housing its New York City flagship on Fifth Avenue.

Uniqlo is expanding north of the border.

The lower-priced and more trend-driven sister brand of Uniqlo is dropping anchor in New York City in what will be its first permanent store outside of Asia.

Uniqlo is entering new markets as part of its accelerated U.S. growth strategy.

Fast fashion continues to gain traction in the U.S. market — with one brand clearly in the lead — while luxury spending takes a hit.

Uniqlo's American imminent expansion plans include stores in Washington and the Northeast.