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.


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Are Fast Fashion Disruptors in Danger of Disruption?
The Asian and European fast fashion giants that disrupted American retail are now themselves feeling pressure.

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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