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UNIQLO

Uniqlo is a Japanese apparel brand founded in 1949 by Tadashi Yanai. Known for its ready-to-wear basics, it operates under Fast Retailing Co., which is also parent to Helmut Lang, Theory, Comptoir des Cotonniers and more.

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Cotton On Seeks Chinese Partner to Challenge Zara, H&M Dominance

SINGAPORE, Singapore — Cotton On Group, a clothing chain with 1,300 stores globally, said it will invest in China to step up its overseas expansion

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Cotton On Seeks Chinese Partner to Challenge Zara, H&M Dominance

SINGAPORE, Singapore — Cotton On Group, a clothing chain with 1,300 stores globally, said it will invest in China to step up its overseas expansion


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Uniqlo Billionaire’s Drive for Global Crown Fuels J.Crew Talks

TOKYO, Japan — Fast Retailing Co.'s Tadashi Yanai, who built his father's tailor shop into Asia's biggest clothing retailer and in the process became

News & Analysis

Uniqlo Billionaire’s Drive for Global Crown Fuels J.Crew Talks

TOKYO, Japan — Fast Retailing Co.'s Tadashi Yanai, who built his father's tailor shop into Asia's biggest clothing retailer and in the process became


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Uniqlo Tweaks "Made for All" to Give U.S. Shoppers a 3-D Fit

TOKYO, Japan — Fast Retailing Co 's casual clothing brand Uniqlo is rethinking its "Made for All" strategy, looking to offer lower priced lines in

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Uniqlo Tweaks "Made for All" to Give U.S. Shoppers a 3-D Fit

TOKYO, Japan — Fast Retailing Co 's casual clothing brand Uniqlo is rethinking its "Made for All" strategy, looking to offer lower priced lines in


Global Markets

Uniqlo’s Main Road is Overseas

Uniqlo has reached saturation in Japan and is now focusing almost all of its investment overseas, where it plans to open more than 400 stores in the next few years, with the aim to drive ¥3 trillion in international sales by the end of 2020. To reach this target it may also need to make a major overseas acquisition. JapanConsuming reports.  

Global Markets

Uniqlo’s Main Road is Overseas

Uniqlo has reached saturation in Japan and is now focusing almost all of its investment overseas, where it plans to open more than 400 stores in the next few years, with the aim to drive ¥3 trillion in international sales by the end of 2020. To reach this target it may also need to make a major overseas acquisition. JapanConsuming reports.  


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For the Activewear Market, There’s No Way But Up

A range of retailers, from H&M to Tory Burch, are following the likes of Lululemon and Nike into the fast-expanding fashion-meets-fitness sweet spot.

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For the Activewear Market, There’s No Way But Up

A range of retailers, from H&M to Tory Burch, are following the likes of Lululemon and Nike into the fast-expanding fashion-meets-fitness sweet spot.


China

The China Edit | Modelling Life, Fast Retailing's Asia Growth, Tourists Boost Ferragamo, L'Oréal

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

China

The China Edit | Modelling Life, Fast Retailing's Asia Growth, Tourists Boost Ferragamo, L'Oréal

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


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Uniqlo Hires From Wal-Mart to Juicy in Overseas Growth Blitz

TOKYO, Japan — Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing Co. is hiring executives from retailers including Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to strengthen the Japanese

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Uniqlo Hires From Wal-Mart to Juicy in Overseas Growth Blitz

TOKYO, Japan — Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing Co. is hiring executives from retailers including Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to strengthen the Japanese


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Fast Retailing Profit Beats Estimates as Per-Customer Sales Rise

TOKYO, Japan — Fast Retailing Co. profit rose 8.8 percent in the fiscal first quarter, beating analyst estimates, as the Japanese casual clothing

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Fast Retailing Profit Beats Estimates as Per-Customer Sales Rise

TOKYO, Japan — Fast Retailing Co. profit rose 8.8 percent in the fiscal first quarter, beating analyst estimates, as the Japanese casual clothing


Global Markets

Japan's Apparel Market is Growing Again

After two decades of decline, Japan’s apparel market looks set for an era of growth and relatively stability. JapanConsuming reports.

Global Markets

Japan's Apparel Market is Growing Again

After two decades of decline, Japan’s apparel market looks set for an era of growth and relatively stability. JapanConsuming reports.


News & Analysis

The Ups and Downs of Japan Fashion Week

Looking back Japan Fashion Week, BoF columnist Susanna Lau, aka Susie Bubble, reflects on Tokyo's fragmented fashion landscape and catalogues the designers that caught her eye.

News & Analysis

The Ups and Downs of Japan Fashion Week

Looking back Japan Fashion Week, BoF columnist Susanna Lau, aka Susie Bubble, reflects on Tokyo's fragmented fashion landscape and catalogues the designers that caught her eye.