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Tadashi Yanai

Founder & President, Fast Retailing & Uniqlo

He has grown his Japanese mass market clothing company into a group that has owns contemporary labels like J Brand and Theory.

Tadashi Yanai
News & Analysis

Fast Retailing to Debut Uniqlo Store in India

The retailer's entry will follow Zara and H&M in an apparel market that’s forecast to grow 29 percent to $56 billion by 2021.

News & Analysis

Fast Retailing to Debut Uniqlo Store in India

The retailer's entry will follow Zara and H&M in an apparel market that’s forecast to grow 29 percent to $56 billion by 2021.


News & Analysis

Vogue Paris Launches 'Vogue Experience'

The French edition of Vogue is set to launch a one-day consumer-focused event to be held in April.

News & Analysis

Vogue Paris Launches 'Vogue Experience'

The French edition of Vogue is set to launch a one-day consumer-focused event to be held in April.


Financial Markets

Fast Retailing to Launch Uniqlo Brand in Sweden in 2018

Japan's top apparel retailer plans to launch the first Uniqlo store in Sweden this fall, in a move that would challenge rival H&M in its home market.

Financial Markets

Fast Retailing to Launch Uniqlo Brand in Sweden in 2018

Japan's top apparel retailer plans to launch the first Uniqlo store in Sweden this fall, in a move that would challenge rival H&M in its home market.


News & Analysis

Uniqlo-Owner Fast Retailing Posts Record Q1 Profit

Results were underpinned by the retailer's Uniqlo business, which saw its operating profit grow 55 percent abroad and 19 percent at home.

News & Analysis

Uniqlo-Owner Fast Retailing Posts Record Q1 Profit

Results were underpinned by the retailer's Uniqlo business, which saw its operating profit grow 55 percent abroad and 19 percent at home.


Luxury

A Five-Point Plan for Burberry

Burberry chief executive Marco Gobbetti is expected to address the company’s strategic direction at interim results on November 9. In a memo from BoF, we outline what we think he should do.

Luxury

A Five-Point Plan for Burberry

Burberry chief executive Marco Gobbetti is expected to address the company’s strategic direction at interim results on November 9. In a memo from BoF, we outline what we think he should do.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Dazed Media’s New Editorial Director, TCS Names President

This week, Dazed Media names Bunny Kinney its new editorial director, while The Communications Store has appointed Emma Paton president of its US office.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Dazed Media’s New Editorial Director, TCS Names President

This week, Dazed Media names Bunny Kinney its new editorial director, while The Communications Store has appointed Emma Paton president of its US office.


News & Analysis

Gucci's Surge and the Power of a Responsive Supply Chain

This week, Kering announced Gucci’s new production strategy, taking a step towards enhanced vertical integration and reduced lead time in a fashion world where supply chain is becoming as important as design.

News & Analysis

Gucci's Surge and the Power of a Responsive Supply Chain

This week, Kering announced Gucci’s new production strategy, taking a step towards enhanced vertical integration and reduced lead time in a fashion world where supply chain is becoming as important as design.


News & Analysis

Doing Business in Trump’s America

How American fashion brands are grappling with the perils of a post-Trump reality and its impact on trade, manufacturing and immigration.

News & Analysis

Doing Business in Trump’s America

How American fashion brands are grappling with the perils of a post-Trump reality and its impact on trade, manufacturing and immigration.


Financial Markets

Uniqlo Parent Fast Retailing's Profit Increases Amid Global Expansion

The results show cost cuts by chairman Tadashi Yanai are allowing the retailer to push margins up amid sluggish demand that caused sales to drop in two of three months last quarter.

Financial Markets

Uniqlo Parent Fast Retailing's Profit Increases Amid Global Expansion

The results show cost cuts by chairman Tadashi Yanai are allowing the retailer to push margins up amid sluggish demand that caused sales to drop in two of three months last quarter.


Retail

Are Fast Fashion Disruptors in Danger of Disruption?

The Asian and European fast fashion giants that disrupted American retail are now themselves feeling pressure.

Retail

Are Fast Fashion Disruptors in Danger of Disruption?

The Asian and European fast fashion giants that disrupted American retail are now themselves feeling pressure.


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