Uniqlo Returns to Market Street in San Francisco, and It's Hiring Now

Published: September 18, 2026 | By LocalJobPage Team

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Uniqlo is coming back to downtown San Francisco. The Japanese clothing chain is set to open a two-story flagship at 801 Market Street, the corner of Fourth and Market, on Friday, October 9, filling the old Old Navy flagship that went dark in 2023. For job seekers, the useful part is already live: store listings tagged "Market Street" are posted now.

A 20,315-square-foot Uniqlo is three weeks from opening on Market Street, and the company is already recruiting sales associates and loss prevention staff for it.

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📍 At a Glance

Business	Uniqlo, Market Street flagship
Opening	Friday, October 9, 2026 (reported date; Uniqlo's store page still reads "Coming Soon")
Address	801 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Size	20,315 square feet, two floors
Concept	LifeWear apparel for women, men, kids and babies, plus UTme! custom printing and a Re.Uniqlo repair and upcycling studio
Industry	Retail
New jobs	Sales associate and loss prevention roles posted; total headcount not announced

Uniqlo's Return to Downtown San Francisco

This is a comeback story. Uniqlo's first West Coast flagship opened on Powell Street near Union Square in 2012 and closed in March 2021, when 69 employees lost their jobs. Since then the brand has kept a single city store at Stonestown Galleria out by Lake Merced. The Market Street location gives it a downtown address again, a block from Powell Street Station and steps from the cable car turnaround.

The opening date comes from reporting in the San Francisco Chronicle and Hoodline. Uniqlo's own Market Street store page confirms the address but still lists the store as coming soon, so watch that page for the final word and any grand opening promotions. The store is part of a wider 2026 U.S. push that Uniqlo laid out in January, with new stores in New York, Chicago, Boston, Washington, Miami and Houston.

The company has also lined up local partnerships with the San Francisco Public Library, the Exploratorium, Muni and artist fnnch.

💼 The Jobs Uniqlo Is Filling

Uniqlo hasn't said how many people the store will employ. What we can see is the postings. Two roles tied to the Market Street store are listed right now:

Retail Sales Associate: full-time or part-time, not seasonal. The posting lists $21.50 an hour. Full-timers average 32 or more hours a week; part-timers average at least 12, with open weekend availability required. The bar is a high school diploma or GED, or six months of retail experience, and you'll need to stand for long stretches and lift 25 pounds or more.
Loss Prevention Agent: full-time and permanent, posted at $24.50 an hour.

Postings also describe medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) with a match, paid time off and a 30% employee discount. Apply through Uniqlo's official store careers page and filter for San Francisco. Pay rates can change between postings, so trust the listing you apply to.

What Working a Flagship Opening Looks Like

Opening crews get hired and trained in the weeks before launch, and that window is now. Expect folding, fitting rooms, register shifts and stocking. This store adds a UTme! printing station, embroidery, hemming and a repair studio, so anyone with sewing, alterations or custom-print experience should say so up front.

🔎 Start Your Downtown Retail Search

If Uniqlo doesn't call back, Union Square and the Market Street corridor are full of retail and service work heading into the holiday season. Cast a wide net.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does the new Uniqlo on Market Street open?

Friday, October 9, 2026, according to local reporting. Uniqlo's store page still says coming soon, so check it before you plan around the date.

Where is the store?

801 Market Street at Fourth Street in downtown San Francisco, in the former Old Navy flagship.

Is Uniqlo hiring for the Market Street store?

Yes. Retail sales associate and loss prevention agent roles tagged to the Market Street location are posted now. Uniqlo has not announced a total number of hires.

How much does a Uniqlo sales associate make in San Francisco?

The current Market Street sales associate posting lists $21.50 an hour, and the loss prevention posting lists $24.50. Rates can change, so confirm on the listing itself.

Do I need retail experience?

Not necessarily. The sales associate posting asks for a high school diploma or GED, or six months of retail experience.

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