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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
Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

Playing Ball With Trump

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

News & Analysis

Playing Ball With Trump

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


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Global Markets

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.

Global Markets

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.


Workplace & Talent

Announcing House of Sillage, Totokaelo

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

Workplace & Talent

Announcing House of Sillage, Totokaelo

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


Media

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.

Media

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.


News & Analysis

What You May Have Missed

BoF brings you the top eight fashion news and analysis stories of the week.

News & Analysis

What You May Have Missed

BoF brings you the top eight fashion news and analysis stories of the week.


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