All Uniqlo articles
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News
Uniqlo parent company ups profit forecast as it gears up for another ‘record’ year
Uniqlo’s parent company Fast Retailing has reported rising sales and profits during the first half and upped its full-year guidance as it gears up for yet another “record” year of trading.
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Analysis
Beauty at the Bullring: The Birmingham shopping destination striving to become ‘best in class’
As the Bullring and Grand Central shopping centre makes strides to become the go-to retail destination in the Midlands, Retail Week takes a tour with landlord Hammerson to see the latest beauty occupiers and find out more about the centre’s transformation.
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Uniqlo ramps up UK expansion with raft of new store openings
Fashion giant Uniqlo is ramping up its UK expansion as it unveils raft of new openings this year.
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Feature
Uniqlo universe: Inside Japanese fashion powerhouse Fast Retailing and its plans for the UK
Uniqlo, the retailer that’s rapidly emerging as the go-to place for timeless wardrobe staples with high street prices, is the jewel in the crown of parent company Fast Retailing
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Uniqlo’s parent Fast Retailing is on track for another ‘record’ year as sales surge
Fast Retailing, the owner of fashion retailer Uniqlo, is on track for yet another “record year” as sales surged during the first quarter despite a sluggish performance in China.
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Gallery
In pictures: The most exciting new stores of 2024
2024 brought a range of new and innovative bricks-and-mortar stores to each corner of the country. As the year comes to an end, let’s revisit some of the best new stores that opened their doors
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Uniqlo boss insists Japanese fashion retailer does not use Xinjiang cotton
The boss of Uniqlo’s parent company Fast Retailing has said that the fashion retailer does not use cotton from China’s conflict-ridden Xinjiang region in its products.
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Uniqlo parent Fast Retailing's sales have exceeded £15bn for the first time
Fast Retailing, the owner of fashion retailer Uniqlo, has reported soaring sales and profits for the full year as sales exceeded ¥3trn (£15.5bn) for the first time.
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Retail Navigator Analysis
Uniqlo (Financials)
Fast Retailing posted a 12.2% rise in sales to ¥3.10trn (£16.35bn) for the year to 31 August 2024 (FY2024). It said Uniqlo brand awareness is “increasing globally” with “extremely strong performance” based on expanded local customer base and additional tourist-driven demand in each market.
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Gallery
Uniqlo opens new store in 'buzzing' new London location
Global fashion retailer Uniqlo has opened its doors to a new London-based store as it continues to ramp up its store expansion strategy.
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Uniqlo has named a British stylist and fashion designer as its new creative director
Global fashion giant Uniqlo has today announced the appointment of a new creative director at the business.
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Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing is upping its profit expectations after record performance
Uniqlo parent company Fast Retailing has upped its full-year profit expectations after another record performance for the fashion giant.
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Analysis
Gu: What you need to know about Uniqlo’s trendy sister brand
While Japanese fashion giant Uniqlo continues to steal the spotlight across the globe, its sibling Gu has been flying under the radar. Retail Week takes a look at the rising brand to see whether the UK is in its plans to ‘go global’
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Retail Navigator Analysis
Uniqlo (Strategy)
After a disastrous initial foray, Uniqlo is quietly expanding in the UK market, with a third store in Oxford Street, London and its first Scottish store - a new Edinburgh flagship - both opened in April 2024.
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News
Uniqlo owner posts ‘strong’ profits and sales increase
Uniqlo parent company Fast Retailing has posted a rise in both profits and sales during its first half as all geographies posted a “strong” performance.
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Exclusive: Uniqlo unveils 7% staff pay rise and rolls out new benefits
Fashion giant Uniqlo is to increase the hourly wage of its retail staff across the UK by 7%, as well as rolling out a series of new employee benefits, Retail Week can reveal.
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Uniqlo sues Shein over accusations retailer copied bag design
Uniqlo is suing Shein over claims the fast-fashion retailer is selling bags that mimic its viral shoulder bag.
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Gallery
The best new stores of 2023
From soaps on sushi belts at Lush Glasgow to in-house tea rooms at Uniqlo, Covent Garden here some of the most exciting stores that opened up in 2023.
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Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing posts surge in sales and profits ‘in all markets’
Fast Retailing, the owner of fashion giant Uniqlo, has reported a boom in both sales and profits “in all markets” as it hails its third consecutive “record annual performance”.
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Uniqlo names new CEO and COO in leadership shake-up
Uniqlo parent company Fast Retailing has announced changes to Uniqlo’s senior leadership team, appointing Tadashi Yanai as chief executive and Daisuke Tsukagoshi as president and chief operating officer, starting from September 1.