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· Carl Samson
In a U-turn on Thursday, Uniqlo said it will suspend operations in Russia due to “operational challenges and the worsening of the conflict situation.” Owner Tadashi Yanai previously said the brand will stay in Russia because “clothing is a necessity of life” and Russians “have…
· Carl Samson
Fast fashion retailer Uniqlo has remained in business in Russia despite pressure to close its 49 stores in the country. Tadashi Yanai, founder and president of Fast Retailing Co., the parent company of Uniqlo, said clothing is a necessity of life and Russians have the same right…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese fashion brand UNIQLO has teamed up with instant noodle giant NISSIN to release a HEATTECH Donbei instant noodle to fight the cold of winter in Japan. The collaboration instant noodles will come in two different variants: “HEATTECH Donbei Meita-style Ankake Udon” and…
· Carl Samson
Japanese fashion retail giant Uniqlo will likely have a female leader in the future, setting an example of a corporate shift from traditional gender roles that have typically left women under the glass ceiling. Tadashi Yanai, founder and chief executive officer of Fast Retailing…
· Bryan Ke
The BT21 shirts, a new collection in collaboration with Uniqlo, LINE FRIENDS, and South Korean pop group BTS, are now set for release in all stores of the Japanese retail brand starting Friday, June 21 for $14.90. These shirts will feature character designs by the seven members…
· Carl Samson
Videos of chaotic crowds resembling a scene straight out of an apocalyptic movie emerged from China as shoppers went completely bonkers over a new collection from Japanese fashion company Uniqlo and American artist Kaws. The summer collaboration, which dropped in mainland stores…
· Khier Casino
Uniqlo unveiled the winners of its Pokémon T-shirt design contest and 24 adorable designs making their way to stores and online. In October 2018, the Japanese clothing brand asked Pokémon fans around the world to create their own graphic T-shirt designs inspired by their…
· Elliot Sang
Let’s face it: flexing your Uniqlo fits is getting harder and harder now that every Asian seems to be wearing the brand. But don’t worry; your friends at NextShark have you covered. The following nine brands address a wide amount of price ranges with different styles, from…
· Bryan Ke
A payroll and HR manager at Uniqlo in the Melbourne, Australia branch is now suing the Japanese retail brand for alleged bullying and discrimination because of her “Caucasian heritage,” claiming that the company gives favorable treatment to its Asian employees. Melanie Bell, in…
· Ryan General
Japanese fashion brand Uniqlo has one item in its current springtime lineup that some are saying would appeal to your average dictator. Uniqlo’s new Military Jacket has been drawing much attention among netizens who think it looks like something a leader of a dictatorship would…
· Ryan General
A new line of men’s pants under Uniqlo’s budget-priced fashion brand GU has got the Japanese consumers scratching their heads for its curious design. Designed by renowned British designer Kim Jones, most of the clothes in the collection are reportedly fine by most people’s…
· Ryan General
Uniqlo’s head and founder recently threatened to completely shut his clothing company’s operations in the United States should President Donald Trump insists on forcing firms to produce goods in the country. Criticizing Trump’s policy, Fast Retailing Co. chairman and president…
· Carl Samson
Japanese billionaire Tadashi Yanai lost $1.4 billion on Friday when his clothing chain, Uniqlo, reported a drop in sales for December 2016. It’s definitely one bad day for business.
· Carl Samson
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Japan to keep up sanctions against Russia and to take a step further by enforcing a trade embargo on Russian goods. In his virtual address to Japan’s parliament, Zelenskyy reminded lawmakers of the horrors of war and…
· Carl Samson
China criticized Taiwan on Wednesday for sending aid to Ukraine and imposing sanctions on Russia, saying the island was “taking advantage of others’ difficulties.” The allegation came after Taiwan announced an $11.5 million donation for displaced Ukrainians on Tuesday, following…
· Ryan General
September’s arrival means two things for many Filipinos: the holiday season is fast approaching, and memes featuring Chinese-Filipino singer Jose Mari Chan, 76, will be everywhere. Here come the memes Altered images and online jokes featuring the beloved singer have…
· Bryan Ke
An elderly couple in Taiwan has gone viral for modeling clothes left behind by the customers of their laundry store. The couple, who are ages 83 and 84, have over 82,000 followers on their Instagram account @wantshowasyoung, as of this writing.
· Bryan Ke
The world’s view on the United States is changing as it faces country-wide protests following the murder of George Floyd, according to 71-year-old Japanese billionaire Tadashi Yanai. Yanai, who is the current CEO, chairman, and president of Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing, recently…
· Leanna Chan
Shopping for your parents is no easy task. You probably know them better than anyone else in the world, but somehow it’s intrinsically difficult to find them something that they’d actually like. They tell you that they don’t want anything. They tell you not to waste your money.…
· Carl Samson
South Korea formally asked the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the authority responsible for organizing the Olympics, to ban any use of Japan’s “Rising Sun” flag at the Tokyo Olympics in Summer 2020. The flag in question, distinct from Nisshōki — the Japanese national…
Uniqlo connects to Fast Retailing through tees, socks, hoodies, Heattech, Airism, and repeat basics shopping.
This shows up when you go back to Uniqlo for another pack of basics instead of treating the brand like a one-time fashion buy.
Brand · Fashion
Uniqlo has quietly become one of Japan's most valuable exports — not an anime or a pop group, but a philosophy of engineered basics ('LifeWear') that now earns far more abroad than at home, a rare case of Japanese soft power monetized through the closet rather than the screen.
Company · Japan · TYO:9983
Fast Retailing matters because Uniqlo is an everyday consumer habit, not just a stock story.
Fast Retailing · Fashion · TYO:9983
This shows up when you go back to Uniqlo for another pack of basics instead of treating the brand like a one-time fashion buy.
