Global fashion brand Uniqlo has launched its new prototype roadside store, the Uniqlo Maebashi Minami IC Store, in Japan.

The store is designed to appeal to customers while also incorporating a range of energy-saving features and lifestyle services. The company intends to use the store as a blueprint for future roadside stores.

The Maebashi store has been developed to reduce energy consumption and includes solar panels, skylights, glass facades and eaves to reduce the amount of energy used for lighting and air conditioning.

It also incorporates the Uniqlo FLOWER florist shop, Uniqlo COFFEE café, and RE.UNIQLO STUDIO, a repair, reuse, recycle and remake service.

By 2030, Uniqlo aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 90% compared to 2019 levels.

The new store is expected to use around 40% less electricity compared to conventional Uniqlo roadside stores.