Japanese fast-fashion retailer has slowed store openings in world’s second-largest economy
The retailers quickest at bringing popular designs to market are grabbing more market share
Brisk sales in China will not be enough to justify the stock price premium longer term
Fast Retailing’s operating profit in three months to May grew 35% to record ¥110.3bn
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has called on businesses to bump up stagnant salaries
The brand puts the spotlight on mending, long sidelined in the fashion cycle
A weak currency may benefit exporters but it does not help Fast Retailing
Chief executive Yanai says weakening yen has ‘no merit whatsoever’ for Japan
Uniqlo owner’s decision to increase investment in China will require making tough choices
Japan's richest man on life, death and casual wear
Stay-at-home consumers turn to Japanese groups’ affordable casual clothes
Battle of brands heats up as wearers look beyond disposable coverings
Controversy risks widening boycott triggered by deepening bilateral trade dispute
Lacklustre growth set to continue as competition intensifies
Tadashi Yanai’s promise of high pay and promotion for young stars challenges conventions
Fast Retailing is revamping logistics and supply chain to deal with inventory problems
Popularity of global casualwear brands rises in second- and third-tier cities
Return to ‘everyday low price’ boosts sales but doubts on strategy linger
Since the relaxing of the hijab ban, Turkish businesses — and western labels — are waking up to the economic powers of veiled women
Activist says staff sleeping in Shenzhen plant to prevent its closure
Parent group blames weaker yen and rising labour costs in China for increase
Shares fall after retailer announces Art Peck will succeed Glenn Murphy as CEO
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