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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.

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Retail

Could Uniqlo's Digital Transformation Help Solve Retail's Inventory Problem?

This week everyone will be talking about Uniqlo's digital ambitions, Dapper Dan's memoir and Fenty Beauty's plans for China. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Financial Markets

Philippine Retail Billionaire Plans Move From Fashion to Pets

The retail company will expand its offering to pet, health and beauty products.


News & Analysis

Uniqlo Owner Considers $280,000 Salary for Star Employees

As Asia's largest retailer grapples with one of the tightest labour markets in Japanese history, it hopes to lure top talent with the pay package.


Retail

460,000 Uniqlo Online Accounts Accessed in Japan Hack

On Monday Uniqlo announced that at least 460,000 accounts we accessed by hackers registered on Fast Retailing’s Japanese shopping website.


China

Why Fast Fashion Brands Are Fleeing China

Forever 21 is the latest fast fashion giant to join the exodus, but why have brands like Topshop, New Look and Asos retreated from China while others like Uniqlo and H&M seem to have cracked it? Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.


Retail

Uniqlo Owner Fast Retailing Cuts Full-Year Outlook

For the full year through August, the retail group forecast an operating profit 10 billion yen below its previous estimate.


Financial Markets

Fast Retailing Blames Warm Winter for Profit Fall

The Uniqlo owner also outlined a tough second quarter as it offloads the inventory at a discount.


Financial Markets

Fast Retailing Posts Record Annual Profit

The owner of Japan's clothing chain Uniqlo forecasts stronger results in the current year, helped by growth in Asia and a recovery at its US stores.


News & Analysis

Fast Retailing to Invest in Warehouse Automation

The Uniqlo owner said it would expand its partnership with logistics firm Daifuku and invest £676.1 million to automate its warehouse and distribution system.


News & Analysis

Uniqlo Opens Biggest Southeast Asian Store in Manila's Makati

The seller of basic clothes that emphasise advanced materials is betting on the country’s young, English-speaking population and booming tourism market to drive sales.