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Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing reports jump in quarterly profit, raises annual forecast

It benefits from strong sales at home, and expansions in Europe and North America

Fast Retailing's moves underscore a broader shift toward higher salaries in corporate Japan as labour shortages intensify and inflation remains stubbornly high.

Uniqlo’s owner boosts new graduate pay as Japan faces inflation

UNIQLO owner Fast Retailing will raise base salaries for new graduates in Japan by as much as 12 per cent, stepping up efforts to secure and retain talent as the country’s workers grapple with inflati...

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In China, global companies struggle as home-grown brands steal thunder

From BMW to Uniqlo and Ikea, global companies have soured on China’s outlook

Uniqlo's revenue in Japan rose on strong tourist spending, while overseas operations hit records, but Greater China lagged amid weak consumer demand and falling sales and profits.

Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing posts record profit for fourth year

The apparel maker beats its own forecast, with operating profit jumping to 564.3 billion yen

Hotpot chain Haidilao ranks among the top destinations for cross-border spending.

From mala to mall: 5 ways Singaporeans are swiping more in Johor

Transactions are up sharply even as the average ticket size dips, suggesting consumers are crossing the Causeway more often and buying more frequently

Tadashi Yanai, founder of Japanese clothing chain Uniqlo. The 161,000-square-feet structure, called Cordusio 2.0 – acquired by Hines in 2016 – has been home to Uniqlo’s store since 2019.

Uniqlo founder Tadashi Yanai to buy 300 million euro Milan building

Revitalisation projects have helped transform several run-down neighbourhoods into upscale landmark zones

Fast Retailing has long been regarded as a bellwether for consumer spending in Japan and more recently China, where it has more than 900 Uniqlo stores on the mainland.

Uniqlo operator posts higher Q1 profit despite sluggish China results

THE operator of the Uniqlo global clothing chain reported first quarter results on Thursday (Jan 9) that trailed analyst forecasts as a sharp decline in profit in China overshadowed strong sales in it...

Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing's operating profit rose 31 per cent to 500.9 billion yen (S$4.4 billion) in the 12 months through August from 381.1 billion yen a year earlier.

Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing posts 31% rise in full-year profit, beats estimates

JAPAN’S Fast Retailing, owner of clothing brand Uniqlo, booked its third consecutive year of record earnings on Thursday (Oct 10), boosted by widened profit margins in its international segments.

Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing will likely post steady growth in operating profit, mainly fuelled by its international business.

Uniqlo, 7-Eleven owners seek overseas growth amid weak consumption in Japan

EARNINGS from Japan’s Fast Retailing and Seven & i Holdings should show how retailers are chasing growth overseas to make up for a lagging local consumer sector.

Profit rose to 144.7 billion yen (S$1.2 billion) in the three months to May 31 from 112.5 billion yen in the year-earlier period.

Uniqlo owner posts 29% jump in Q3 operating profit

The company raised its full-year profit forecast to 475 billion yen from 450 billion yen