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.
Japan's Fast Retailing Partners With Two Robotic Startups
Asia's biggest fashion retailer is investing millions in automation technology to improve shipping processes at their global warehouses.
How Hong Kong's Protest Uniform Changed a Market
In the wake of the city’s ongoing pro-democracy protests, an all-black look has become a polarising statement with wider repercussions in politics and retail.
Why 5,000-Year-Old Fashion Is Making a Comeback
Handicrafts from China’s 56 ethnic minority groups have long been ignored and some are on the verge of extinction. Now their fashion techniques are being sought for inspiration and collaboration by brands as diverse as Marni and Uniqlo.
Japan's Fast Retailing Likely Hit by South Korea Boycott
A diplomatic spat between the two countries has caused sales in South Korea to fall 40 percent year-on-year in July and more in August.
Is Suburbia China’s Next Retail Gold Mine?
Beyond Shanghai’s downtown shopping meccas, suburban malls and mixed-use developments on the outskirts of the city present an exciting opportunity for brands like Calvin Klein, Nike and Sephora who have begun to put down roots here.
Billionaire Uniqlo Founder Wants a Woman to Succeed Him as CEO
'The job is more suitable for a woman,' Yanai, the chief executive officer behind clothing giant Uniqlo, said in an interview.
Uniqlo Sales Hit by South Korea Boycott
The Japanese retailer has confirmed it has been hurt by South Korean consumer boycotts amid a mounting dispute between the two countries.
Uniqlo Owner Apologises for Saying Korea Boycott Won’t Last Long
Japan-based Fast Retailing Co. released a statement clarifying remarks that initially angered Korean customers amid the trade spat between the two countries.
Uniqlo Owner's Profit Falls Short Despite Gains in China
Fast Retailing Co.’s weak performance in Japan overshadowed a strong showing in its overseas markets, particularly China.
South Korean Instagrammers Demand a Japan Boycott
South Korean netizens have started a movement to boycott Japan, as a response to Tokyo's restriction of high-tech material exports to South Korea.