Fast Retailing to see record profits, Uniqlo booms but GU, Theory and others more challenged

Fast Retailing, the Japanese giant that owns Uniqlo, GU, and Theory, among others, has seen a strong first half and raised its full-year profits forecast, which barring any unforeseen issues means a third consecutive year of record profits. The company has been boosted by strong Uniqlo sales both at home and abroad, although one of […]

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Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing seen posting 14% jump in Q2 profit as tariffs loom

By Reuters Published April 10, 2025 The operator of Uniqlo, Japan’s Fast Retailing, is expected to post another quarter of strong earnings on Thursday, but the focus will be on how the global clothing chain navigates a trade environment thrown into disarray by new U.S. tariffs. Reuters Fast Retailing is expected to post a 14% […]

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Nike falls as Trump’s reciprocal tariff plan sinks retailers

By Bloomberg Published April 2, 2025 The world’s largest footwear and apparel companies are facing a shock to their supply chains after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Vietnam and other critical production hubs. Nike The US imposed a 46% reciprocal tariff rate on Vietnamese goods on Wednesday as part of Trump’s growing trade […]

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Uniqlo launches its first Community Skill Centre Project in India

Uniqlo, in collaboration with Plan International, has launched its first skill centre project in India, the Job Oriented Vocational Training Centre, aimed at providing practical training to underprivileged youth. This initiative marks Uniqlo’s first ongoing social contribution activity in the country and is designed to equip young people with essential skills for employment. Uniqlo aims […]

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Helmut Lang, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Collina Strada and Bach Mai’s Fall 2024 New York women

New York is a city where fashion and style take to the street, thanks to its condensed and walkable nature and the proliferation of public transport. Thus, designers needn’t look further than outside their studio windows for inspiration. The Fall/Winter 2024 season kick-off homed in on that sentiment. See catwalkHelmut Lang – Fall-Winter2024 – 2025 […]

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Uniqlo sues Shein, saying retailer copied popular shoulder bag

By Bloomberg Published Jan 16, 2024 Uniqlo, part of Fast Retailing Co., sued Shein in Japan, accusing the Chinese retailer of copying its popular Round Mini Shoulder bag. Uniqlo The entities that operate the Shein brand must immediately cease sales of “imitation products” and compensate for damages, Fast Retailing said in a statement Tuesday. The […]

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Uniqlo owner tops quarterly profit projections on overseas sales

By Bloomberg Published Jan 11, 2024 Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing Co.’s operating profit for the first fiscal quarter topped analysts’ average projections on robust sales in North America and Europe.   Uniqlo Operating profit for the three months to the end of November totaled ¥147 billion ($1 billion), on sales of ¥811 billion, the apparel […]

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