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.


News Bites | Uniqlo's US Ambitions, MatchesFashion's Record Results
In today's News Bites, Uniqlo’s John C. Jay on the apparel giant's plan to dominate American retail, and Matchesfashion releases its financial results for the first time.

News Bites | Uniqlo's US Ambitions, MatchesFashion's Record Results
In today's News Bites, Uniqlo’s John C. Jay on the apparel giant's plan to dominate American retail, and Matchesfashion releases its financial results for the first time.

Uniqlo Bets On Speed to Take on Zara for Global Sales Crown
Fast Retailing plans to shorten the time it takes from design to delivery to about 13 days, roughly the same as its competitor Zara.

Uniqlo Bets On Speed to Take on Zara for Global Sales Crown
Fast Retailing plans to shorten the time it takes from design to delivery to about 13 days, roughly the same as its competitor Zara.

Furniture Billionaire Weighs Buying Way Into Japan Apparel
The move would pit furniture seller Nitori Holdings Co. against rivals including Fast Retailing Co., Asia’s largest clothier.

Furniture Billionaire Weighs Buying Way Into Japan Apparel
The move would pit furniture seller Nitori Holdings Co. against rivals including Fast Retailing Co., Asia’s largest clothier.

Playing Ball With Trump
Fashion leaders have little choice but to engage with Donald Trump and attempt to shape the situation for the better.

Playing Ball With Trump
Fashion leaders have little choice but to engage with Donald Trump and attempt to shape the situation for the better.

BoF Exclusive | Uniqlo Partners With Jeffrey Deitch on ‘Art for All’ Shop-in-Shops
The first iteration of the collaboration, featuring limited-edition non-apparel items all under $100, reflects the company's focus on building cultural IQ and local relevance in the US.

BoF Exclusive | Uniqlo Partners With Jeffrey Deitch on ‘Art for All’ Shop-in-Shops
The first iteration of the collaboration, featuring limited-edition non-apparel items all under $100, reflects the company's focus on building cultural IQ and local relevance in the US.

At Shimamura, Japanese Find No-Frills Fashion Beyond Uniqlo
Growth in operating income at the country’s second-largest clothing chain, Shimamura Co., has outpaced bigger rival Uniqlo-owner, Fast Retailing Co., for the past five quarters.

At Shimamura, Japanese Find No-Frills Fashion Beyond Uniqlo
Growth in operating income at the country’s second-largest clothing chain, Shimamura Co., has outpaced bigger rival Uniqlo-owner, Fast Retailing Co., for the past five quarters.

Is India the Solution to Fashion’s Woes?
India remains one of the most conspicuous growth opportunities for a global luxury market stuck in a rut.

Is India the Solution to Fashion’s Woes?
India remains one of the most conspicuous growth opportunities for a global luxury market stuck in a rut.

Announcing House of Sillage, Totokaelo
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Announcing House of Sillage, Totokaelo
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Miroslava Duma: Don't Call Her a Czarina
Armed with a growing digital media empire, Miroslava Duma is on a mission to ensure her country earns a place at the forefront of fashion, media and technology.

Miroslava Duma: Don't Call Her a Czarina
Armed with a growing digital media empire, Miroslava Duma is on a mission to ensure her country earns a place at the forefront of fashion, media and technology.

What You May Have Missed
BoF brings you the top eight fashion news and analysis stories of the week.

What You May Have Missed
BoF brings you the top eight fashion news and analysis stories of the week.
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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.




