Uniqlo

Uniqlo is a Japanese clothing brand and the main business of Fast Retailing, a company based in Yamaguchi and Tokyo. Tadashi Yanai opened the first Uniqlo store in Hiroshima in 1984. The chain has stores across Japan, China, Southeast Asia, Europe and North America. Its flagship shops in Tokyo, New York and Shanghai are among its largest, and Fast Retailing reports results in yen.

The brand sells basic clothing for women, men and children. Product lines include Heattech thermal wear, Airism underwear, down jackets and fleece. It also releases collaborations with artists and designers.

Fast Retailing also owns Theory, GU and Helmut Lang. Uniqlo operates stores across Asia, Europe and North America, plus an online shop. Production is done by contracted factories, largely in China and Southeast Asia. The brand's slogan is LifeWear, and it positions its items as simple clothes for daily use. Fast Retailing is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Tadashi Yanai remains chairman and is among the wealthiest people in Japan.