PREIT, Exton Square Mall’s parent company, has recently been paring non-preferred properties from its portfolio, but is boosting its nearby Willow Grove Park with the Oct. 10 grand opening of Japanese apparel retailer UNIQLO.

The fashion retailer announced plans earlier this year to expand in the Philadelphia market, and also opened a store on Sept. 26 at PREIT’s Cherry Hill Mall.

“Partnering with a globally recognized brand such as UNIQLO to expand its presence in the Philadelphia market validates and enhances PREIT’s dominant position in the region,” said PREIT CEO Joseph F. Coradino. “We look forward to entering into additional partnerships with other top retailers to help them grow their brands in the area.  With the continued execution on our proven business strategy, including the continued enhancement of our portfolio, I am confident that PREIT will deliver significant benefits to all stakeholders.”

UNIQLO features high-quality, casual apparel for men, women and children.  The brand offers high-quality, universal designs with supreme comfort, a superb fit and affordable prices.

Willow Grove Park is just north of Philadelphia.

Exton Square Mall, a very busy community hub, will host a college fair from 5:30 to 7:30 Monday, Oct. 27.  The fair, sponsored by the Chester County Intermediate Unit, is free and will have representatives from about 250 colleges. Information is at www.cciu.org/collegefair.

PREIT, a real estate investment trust, is headquartered in Philadelphia and operates more than 30 million square feet of space in properties in 12 states.