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.
Fast Retailing Cuts Profit Forecast 3rd Time This Year
Fast Retailing cut its full-year profit forecast for the third time in six months as billionaire chairman Tadashi Yanai seeks to win back budget-minded Japanese shoppers with a low-price strategy.
Fast Retailing Cuts Profit Forecast 3rd Time This Year
Fast Retailing cut its full-year profit forecast for the third time in six months as billionaire chairman Tadashi Yanai seeks to win back budget-minded Japanese shoppers with a low-price strategy.
Japanese Retailers Hurt by Discount-Seeking Shoppers
Japan’s discount-seeking shoppers drove some retailers into the red last quarter as an uncertain economic outlook persuaded consumers to tighten their purse strings.
Japanese Retailers Hurt by Discount-Seeking Shoppers
Japan’s discount-seeking shoppers drove some retailers into the red last quarter as an uncertain economic outlook persuaded consumers to tighten their purse strings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This Week on BoF Careers: DVF, Raquel Allegra, Polly King & Co
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
This Week on BoF Careers: DVF, Raquel Allegra, Polly King & Co
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
Japan Tennis Ace Nishikori Said to Renew Uniqlo Endorsement Deal
Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori renewed his endorsement deal with Fast Retailing Co.’s Uniqlo clothing brand, according to two people familiar with the agreement.
Japan Tennis Ace Nishikori Said to Renew Uniqlo Endorsement Deal
Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori renewed his endorsement deal with Fast Retailing Co.’s Uniqlo clothing brand, according to two people familiar with the agreement.
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