Japanese retail clothing giant Uniqlo has been green-lit to start construction on a large store in St. Vital Centre.

The City of Winnipeg issued a permit Monday allowing for the demolition of walls and the merger of six mall units. Uniqlo can also renovate another unit, the permit reads.

Uniqlo didn’t respond to questions by end of day Wednesday. St. Vital Centre management declined an interview request, saying it can’t comment until the fashion retailer makes an announcement.

White temporary walls blocked a row of storefronts in the same hallway as the former Hudson’s Bay store on Wednesday. No signage hinted at Uniqlo’s arrival.

“We are excited,” said Vanessa Izekor, manager of nearby shop Nessa Will.

She and staff have been making TikTok videos, trying to pull customers to the rela

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