Uniqlo to open fourth Mumbai store in Malad this May

Japanese global apparel retailer Uniqlo today announced that it will launch its fourth exclusive brand outlet in Mumbai on May 16. Located in the metro’s Malad neighbourhood, the store will launch in Inorbit Mall with a sales area of approximately 8,969 square feet.  Uniqlo specialises in comfort driven basics with trend driven styles – Uniqlo […]

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Uniqlo launches its ‘Heart of lifewear’ initiative in India

Global apparel retailer Uniqlo has launched its ‘Heart of Lifewear’ initiative in India through which it donates new clothing to communities in need around the world. Uniqlo launches its ‘Heart of Lifewear’ initiative in India – Uniqlo As part of this initiative, Uniqlo will provide summer relief to underprivileged children in New Delhi by donating […]

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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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Jonathan Saunders is named & Other Stories creative chief

‘Elevation’ has been a huge trend at all market levels in recent years and one example of this has been mass-market retailers naming high-profile designers as their creative chiefs. That could mean Zac Posen at Gap, Clare Waight Keller at Uniqlo and now… Jonathan Saunders at & Other Stories. Jonathan Saunders.Photo by Quentin Belt – […]

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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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C line in Indian market

Japanese apparel and lifestyle brand Uniqlo will launch its collaborative line with British fashion designer Clare Waight Keller in the Indian market this February. This smart casual men’s and women’s clothing line will add to its product offering in the country.  A handbag from the Uniqlo : C line – Uniqlo Designed for everyday life, the […]

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Alexander McQueen’s Seán McGirr to debut collection in Paris in March

Alexander McQueen revealed on Monday that its Autumn/Winter 2024 showcase will hit the runway in Paris on Saturday, March 2nd, at 8 p.m. CET.  Alexander McQueen’s Seán McGirr to debut collection in Paris in March. – Alexander McQueen The event will mark the debut collection of Seán McGirr as the creative director of the fashion […]

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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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