Retail Report: Uniqlo to Open on Chestnut Street in May

Our sister site Shoppist has more details of what we first reported back in August: Uniqlo, which is basically the Japanese H&M, is definitely coming to 1608 Chestnut Street, the four-floor building once home to the Art Institute and Filene’s Basement (though not simultaneously). Sounds like Michael Salove Company handled the sale, which is a shame for Fameco as it seems they were also vying to handle Uniqlo’s business. Putting brokerage competition aside, we’re just happy to see more big-time retail on Chestnut.