The Japanese retailer treated customers to a traditional Japanese Taiko drum performance, ITO En tea and treats from Cafe Hana. The retailer said more than 500 people were in line before the store opened Friday.

"We're excited to kick off Uniqlo's Texas journey with the opening of our Memorial City store in Houston, the first of five new locations across the state," said Yoshihide Shindo, CEO of Uniqlo USA. "This store sets the tone for what's to come as we bring unique experiences to our Texas customers, including our UTme! program, which highlights local artists and their Texas-inspired designs. We're also proud to introduce the Texas People Campaign, which celebrates the diverse and creative spirit of the community. We can't wait to deepen our connection and continue bringing Uniqlo and LifeWear to customers everywhere across Texas."