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NewsUniqlo parent Fast Retailing slashes its profits forecast
Uniqlo’s parent, Fast Retailing, has slashed its profits forecast for the second time in three months, as it struggles at home and abroad.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Uniqlo's new flagship brings boutique flair to Oxford Street
The refurbished Uniqlo flagship at 311 Oxford Street has recently reopened and is a massive change from what was there before
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Opinion
Opinion: Was Uniqlo's Oxford Street overhaul worth the wait?
It’s been a long time coming and huge alterations have been made, but will the refit of Uniqlo’s London flagship prove a sound investment?
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Gallery
Store Gallery: Uniqlo's London flagship reopens on Oxford Street
Fashion retailer Uniqlo’s “global flagship” store has reopened on London’s Oxford Street with two extra floors and a raft of new features.
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Opinion
Opinion: Why bricks-and-mortar stores are better than online
Reports of the death of the high street have been greatly exaggerated. Retail Darwinism will determine the stores of the future.
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Gallery
Store gallery: London's West End springs into the new season
There is diversity in the visual merchandising approaches being taken by retailers on London’s Oxford Street, but common themes emerge.
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Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing cuts profits forecast as warm weather hits sales
Fast Retailing’s first-quarter group profits have dived after mild weather hampered sales at its Uniqlo business.
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Analysis
Uniqlo Europe's operating profits contract after refurb of London flagship
Uniqlo Europe’s annual operating profits contracted following losses incurred from the refurbishment of its London flagship store.
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News
Uniqlo's Europe boss Berndt Hauptkorn quits to join Chanel
Uniqlo’s chief executive for Europe, Berndt Hauptkorn, has left the Japanese fashion retailer this week to take up a senior role at Chanel.
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Opinion
Comment: Was Uniqlo right to close its flagship during its refurb?
Closing a store for refurbishment is a tough call to make and Uniqlo on Oxford Street may have to run fast to make up lost ground.
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Uniqlo owner's profits soar but European arm hit by London flagship refit
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing has reported a 47% jump in pre-tax profits to ¥210.2bn (£1.11bn) for the nine months ending May 31 2015.
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Analysis
Seven reasons why retailers need to support the UK textiles industry
Paul Short, chair of the N Brown Textiles Growth Programme, tells Retail Week why retailers need to support the UK textiles industry.
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News
Fast Retailing appoints creative head as profits slide
Japanese fashion giant Fast Retailing has hired a new creative head after reporting falling profits and increasing sales.
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News
John Lewis scoops omnichannel retailer of the year at World Retail Awards
John Lewis scooped the Omnichannel Retailer of the Year gong at the World Retail Awards as Net-a-Porter’s bosses took home the Outstanding Leadership award.
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Opinion
Comment: Fast times for fast fashion as Inditex and its peers grow
Fast fashion firms are expanding aggressively. With glitzy flagship store openings now commonplace, when will the party end?
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News
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing eyes bid for Cath Kidston
Uniqlo’s Japanese owner Fast Retailing is eyeing a bid to buy kitsch homewares brand Cath Kidston, but may face some competition.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Cath Kidston, Morrisons, House of Fraser, Tesco and more
Retail news round-up on April 14, 2014: Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing eyes bid for Cath Kidston, Morrisons chairman faces investor pressure to step down, House of Fraser could open up to 50 stores in China and more
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News
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing 'ends talks to buy J Crew'
Uniqlo’s owner Fast Retailing has ended acquisition talks with J Crew, which could mean the US retailer pushes ahead with IPO plans.
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Opinion
Comment: Fast Retailing could turn J Crew into a global fashion force
With Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing in talks with J Crew over a joint venture it could mark an interesting shift as J Crew transitions from being a cult brand to a powerful global fashion force.
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Analysis
International analysis: Uniqlo has work to do to meet ambitious targets
Fast Retailing’s president and chairman Tadashi Yanai has topped US magazine Forbes’ 2013 list of the 50 wealthiest people in Japan.
