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Uniqlo temporarily closes Covent Garden store

Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo has temporarily closed its Covent Garden store in London for a major expansion, increasing the shop floor area by 30 percent. In a statement, Uniqlo said the expansion is being designed to “elevate the customer experience,” and responds directly to “the voice of the customer” by adding more fitting rooms and...

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Uniqlo expands tennis reach with Emma Raducanu

Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo has ended weeks of speculation about who will dress British tennis star Emma Raducanu at her future tournaments by announcing the 2021 US Open winner as its latest global brand ambassador. In a statement, Uniqlo announced that Raducanu, Britain's top-ranked female tennis player, will represent the brand at all...

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The new language of denim: Uniqlo unveils its most versatile jeans yet for SS26

The new collection features the JWA Straight Jeans Selvedge in authentic selvedge denim, alongside the JWA Straight Jeans and JWA Baggy Jeans that bring a modern, fashion-forward edge. The Baggy Curve Jeans offer a sculpted silhouette, while the EZY Extra Stretch Jeans are engineered for superior comfort and ease of movement. Baggy Curve Jeans...

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Uniqlo parent Fast Retailing raises its forecast for 2025/2026

On Thursday, Japanese ready-to-wear giant Fast Retailing, the parent company of Uniqlo, raised its profit and revenue forecasts for its 2025/26 fiscal year. The company cited robust profits for the September-November period and a turnaround in the Chinese market. The Japanese apparel giant had achieved its fourth consecutive year of record...

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Fast Retailing appoints Francesco Risso as creative director of GU

Fast Retailing Group has announced the appointment of Francesco Risso as creative director of GU. In his new role, Risso will define GU’s creative direction as it enters its next phase of growth, the Japanese apparel conglomerate stated in the press release. His debut collection for the brand is scheduled for autumn/winter 2026. Alongside his...

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Major retailers plan US store growth for 2026: A comprehensive overview

Despite widespread store closures anticipated at the start of 2026, it isn’t all doom and gloom for the US retail industry. In fact, many players still see significant market opportunities, driven by brand acquisitions, robust consumer demand, and a push to capture greater market share. As a result, some are planning ambitious, in some cases...

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Cheap clothing imports, high-quality material exports: figures reveal Japan's fashion industry

In recent years, Japan's apparel market has consistently fallen short of the nine trillion yen level seen before Covid-19. One reason for this phenomenon is the labour shortage in the textile industry. The average annual income in the textile sector is 5.81 million yen, which exceeds the wider industry average. However, textile wages remain more...

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New Uniqlo and Needles fleece collection

Uniqlo announces the launch of a Uniqlo and Needles fleece line, the very first collaboration combining Uniqlo's high-quality manufacturing with the aesthetic and visionary spirit of Needles. Needles, a brand created by Keizo Shimizu, founder of the clothing store Nepenthes, is a favourite among fashion enthusiasts. This new collaborative...

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Fast Retailing shares: analysis of a global apparel giant’s performance

Tokyo-based Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a global leader in the apparel retail sector and the parent company of the prominent Uniqlo brand, continues to assert its position as a major force in the global fashion industry. This analysis follows the announcement of the company's fiscal year 2025 results, which marked the fourth consecutive year of...

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Uniqlo's global expansion drives strong financial results for Fast Retailing

Fast Retailing, the parent company of Uniqlo, reported strong financial results for the year ended August 31, 2025, with revenue rising to 3.4 trillion yen (22.26 billion dollars), up 9.6 percent year-on-year and profit attributable to owners of the parent expanding to 433 billion yen, an increase of 16.4 percent. This marks the fourth...

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Uniqlo plots US retail expansion, with 11 new openings in the pipeline for 2026

Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo is strengthening its retail presence across the United States, as it announces 11 new openings across the nation for spring/summer 2026. The fashion giant announced that it is “prioritizing purposeful growth in key markets” in the country, with flagship stores set to open in Chicago and San Francisco, and four...

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Uniqlo continues UK expansion, confirms three new store openings

Japanese apparel giant Uniqlo is continuing to double down on the UK market with the confirmation of three new store openings in the region. The first location, due to open October 16, will be at Birmingham’s Bullring Shopping Centre, where it will span three floors across which a full range of women’s, men’s, kids and babywear will be offered....