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.
The China Edit | Anya Hindmarch in 'Attack Mode', Teenie Weenie Sold for $900M
This week, Anya Hindmarch sees 'masses of opportunity' for her business in China, and V-Grass Fashion Co. has bought Teenie Weenie for $900 million.
Uniqlo Opens Biggest Southeast Asia Store, Looks Abroad for Growth
Uniqlo-owner Fast Retailing is busy opening stores in the US, London and across Asia to help reduce its dependency on a home market where Japanese household spending is falling.
Uniqlo ‘Revival’ Seen as Lower Prices Lift Sales
Fast Retailing bucked the broader slump in Japanese stocks, as warm weather and a shift to lowering prices boosted domestic sales at Uniqlo.
How Global Brands Are Thinking Local
Global retailers like Uniqlo, Lululemon and Nike are activating local communities with cultural programming, ‘superhero’ yogis and neighbourhood run clubs.
Uniqlo Wants to Become World's Biggest Apparel Maker
Uniqlo has leveraged its prowess in mass production to build a fashion empire filled with shelves upon shelves of affordable, good quality items like down jackets, underwear and T-shirts.
Power Moves | Lemaire Joins Uniqlo, Ralph Lauren CFO, Dirk Bikkembergs Designer
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
BoF Exclusive | Christophe Lemaire Joins Uniqlo
Christophe Lemaire talks exclusively to Tim Blanks about joining the Japanese brand as artistic director of a new Paris-based R&D centre and the new ‘Uniqlo U’ line.
Chinese Men Loosen Up
China’s growing appetite for casual menswear is boosting sportswear and basics brands, while further complicating things for luxury labels.
Fast Retailing Pledges Lowest Prices in Uniqlo Strategy Reversal
Despite T-shirts on sale for $5.90 and chino shorts at $19.90 on its website, Uniqlo is struggling in Japan where cautious consumers are bracing for tougher financial times.
Uniqlo: Again the Face of Japan's Deflating Economy
A stunning move by the Bank of Japan to introduce negative interest rates in January to try to get companies and consumers spending again has yet to boost sales, stock prices or arrest an unwelcome rise in the yen.