Nina Jobst
Research expert covering South Korea
Uniqlo - statistics & facts
Uniqlo has become one of the most valuable Japanese brands, ranking along with major domestic automobile and technology companies. The brand started as a collection of clothing stores in suburban areas and has consolidated its parent company, Fast Retailing’s position in Japan’s fashion industry within 40 years. The business revolves around the casual apparel segment, with functional technology driving product development. While the parent company has diversified its brand portfolio through mergers and acquisitions as well as in-house development, the Uniqlo brand continues to contribute the majority of Fast Retailing's revenue.
