Uniqlo Opened New Flagship Store on Market Street
The 20,000-square-foot location at 801 Market St. replaces the retailer's former Powell Street store.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Downtown shoppers have a new destination as Uniqlo officially opened its 20,000-square-foot flagship store at 801 Market St. The opening marks a significant return for the retailer, which closed its previous San Francisco flagship on Powell Street in 2021.
Why it matters
The new store employs more than 80 people and serves as a key pillar in a broader U.S. retail expansion strategy. Its arrival at the former Old Navy building adds a major tenant to the Market Street corridor near Union Square.
The new store spans 20,000 square feet and has created more than 80 jobs. This footprint replaces the retailer's previous space on Powell Street, which shuttered in 2021.
The players
Uniqlo
A global retail brand that has returned to downtown San Francisco with a new flagship location.
The details
The retail location occupies the former Old Navy building at 801 Market St. To celebrate the debut, the company coordinated a free street festival featuring stages on Ellis and Powell Streets, along with participation from more than 30 local entities. Visitors can also engage with a passport program at participating neighborhood restaurants throughout the area.
Timeline
2021: Uniqlo closed its previous San Francisco flagship store.
October 9, 2026: The new flagship opened and hosted a day-long festival.
Across the Bay
This opening represents a reversal of the 2021 closure of the Uniqlo Powell Street flagship. It signals a shift in downtown's recovery, bringing a major national retailer back to a high-traffic corridor.
Shoppers can visit the new storefront at 801 Market St. starting today. Six large art cubes will remain on display along Market Street through the coming weekend.
The takeaway
The return of a major flagship to Market Street highlights ongoing activity in the Union Square and Yerba Buena retail zones. Keep an eye on the area this weekend for the special art installations and the ongoing local passport program.
Further reading
Find more updates on local retail arrivals at San Francisco Openings & Closings.
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