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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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Retail

Billionaire Uniqlo Founder Wants a Woman to Succeed Him as CEO

'The job is more suitable for a woman,' Yanai, the chief executive officer behind clothing giant Uniqlo, said in an interview.

Retail

Billionaire Uniqlo Founder Wants a Woman to Succeed Him as CEO

'The job is more suitable for a woman,' Yanai, the chief executive officer behind clothing giant Uniqlo, said in an interview.


Global Markets

Uniqlo Sales Hit by South Korea Boycott

The Japanese retailer has confirmed it has been hurt by South Korean consumer boycotts amid a mounting dispute between the two countries.

Global Markets

Uniqlo Sales Hit by South Korea Boycott

The Japanese retailer has confirmed it has been hurt by South Korean consumer boycotts amid a mounting dispute between the two countries.


News & Analysis

Uniqlo Owner Apologises for Saying Korea Boycott Won’t Last Long

Japan-based Fast Retailing Co. released a statement clarifying remarks that initially angered Korean customers amid the trade spat between the two countries.

News & Analysis

Uniqlo Owner Apologises for Saying Korea Boycott Won’t Last Long

Japan-based Fast Retailing Co. released a statement clarifying remarks that initially angered Korean customers amid the trade spat between the two countries.


Retail

Uniqlo Owner's Profit Falls Short Despite Gains in China

Fast Retailing Co.’s weak performance in Japan overshadowed a strong showing in its overseas markets, particularly China.

Retail

Uniqlo Owner's Profit Falls Short Despite Gains in China

Fast Retailing Co.’s weak performance in Japan overshadowed a strong showing in its overseas markets, particularly China.


News & Analysis

South Korean Instagrammers Demand a Japan Boycott

South Korean netizens have started a movement to boycott Japan, as a response to Tokyo's restriction of high-tech material exports to South Korea.

News & Analysis

South Korean Instagrammers Demand a Japan Boycott

South Korean netizens have started a movement to boycott Japan, as a response to Tokyo's restriction of high-tech material exports to South Korea.


Retail

Could Uniqlo's Digital Transformation Help Solve Retail's Inventory Problem?

This week everyone will be talking about Uniqlo's digital ambitions, Dapper Dan's memoir and Fenty Beauty's plans for China. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Retail

Could Uniqlo's Digital Transformation Help Solve Retail's Inventory Problem?

This week everyone will be talking about Uniqlo's digital ambitions, Dapper Dan's memoir and Fenty Beauty's plans for China. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Financial Markets

Philippine Retail Billionaire Plans Move From Fashion to Pets

The retail company will expand its offering to pet, health and beauty products.

Financial Markets

Philippine Retail Billionaire Plans Move From Fashion to Pets

The retail company will expand its offering to pet, health and beauty products.


News & Analysis

Uniqlo Owner Considers $280,000 Salary for Star Employees

As Asia's largest retailer grapples with one of the tightest labour markets in Japanese history, it hopes to lure top talent with the pay package.

News & Analysis

Uniqlo Owner Considers $280,000 Salary for Star Employees

As Asia's largest retailer grapples with one of the tightest labour markets in Japanese history, it hopes to lure top talent with the pay package.


Retail

460,000 Uniqlo Online Accounts Accessed in Japan Hack

On Monday Uniqlo announced that at least 460,000 accounts we accessed by hackers registered on Fast Retailing’s Japanese shopping website.

Retail

460,000 Uniqlo Online Accounts Accessed in Japan Hack

On Monday Uniqlo announced that at least 460,000 accounts we accessed by hackers registered on Fast Retailing’s Japanese shopping website.


China

Why Fast Fashion Brands Are Fleeing China

Forever 21 is the latest fast fashion giant to join the exodus, but why have brands like Topshop, New Look and Asos retreated from China while others like Uniqlo and H&M seem to have cracked it? Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.

China

Why Fast Fashion Brands Are Fleeing China

Forever 21 is the latest fast fashion giant to join the exodus, but why have brands like Topshop, New Look and Asos retreated from China while others like Uniqlo and H&M seem to have cracked it? Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.