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Ukraine War: Uniqlo Under Pressure to Halt Russia Sales

Fast Retailing’s chief executive has held fast to his decision to not pull out of the country, even as a growing number of companies, including SMCP and Hearst, do.
Fast Retailing’s shares have climbed 20 percent this year as Japan’s weak currency helps to lift reported profits and the impact of the pandemic and war in Ukraine recede.
Fast Retailing’s shares have climbed 20 percent this year as Japan’s weak currency helps to lift reported profits and the impact of the pandemic and war in Ukraine recede. (Shutterstock)

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Uniqlo Pressured to Halt Russia Sales After CEO Vows to Stay

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