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FAST RETAILING

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 17, 2015
Uniqlo, Toray agree to third five-year deal, set ¥1 trillion goal
Uniqlo Co. and Toray Industries Inc. agreed Tuesday on another five-year strategic partnership, with the aim of achieving business transactions worth ¥1 trillion between the two companies.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 9, 2015
Fast Retailing forecast lags estimates as U.S. losses mount
Fast Retailing Co. forecast lower profits this fiscal year than analysts are expecting after losses at its Uniqlo and J Brand businesses in the U.S. hurt last year's earnings.
LIFE / Language / COMMUNICATION CUES
Sep 21, 2015
Fast Retailing to introduce four-day workweek
Fast Retailing Co. will introduce a new system to allow employees at its Uniqlo casual clothing stores to take three days off a week.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 10, 2015
Rainy season dampens Uniqlo's sales forecast
Fast Retailing Co. raised doubt about meeting its own sales targets for Uniqlo casual wear sales in the current quarter as unseasonably cool weather dampened demand for summer items.
BUSINESS
Jun 17, 2015
Hundreds of workers at supplier to Uniqlo strike over firings
Hundreds of factory workers at a Chinese supplier to Fast Retailing Co. are striking over the dismissal of some of the employees, forcing production to shut down, a labor rights group said.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 9, 2015
Fast Retailing's profit beats estimates as Uniqlo sales surge
Fast Retailing Co. reported a 64 percent spike in quarterly profit after selling more Uniqlo casual wear than expected in Japan and overseas, while the weakening yen further boosted returns.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 17, 2014
SoftBank's Son dethrones Uniqlo's Yanai as Japan's richest person
Masayoshi Son has surpassed Fast Retailing Co. Chairman Tadashi Yanai as Japan's richest person after SoftBank Corp.'s worth surged 16 percent since the start of last week.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 11, 2014
Uniqlo parent cuts forecast again after U.S. denim fails to take off
Fast Retailing Co., Asia's biggest clothing retailer, cut its annual profit forecast for a second time this fiscal year after suffering losses at its J Brand premium denim unit in the United States.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 27, 2014
Fast Retailing in H.K. depositary listing
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing Co. plans to list depositary receipts in Hong Kong to help promote its brand to investors and customers in the region.
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 26, 2013
Fast Retailing planning Hong Kong exchange listing in 2014: sources
Fast Retailing Co. the operator of the Uniqlo clothing stores, plans to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange early next year, three people with knowledge of the matter said Monday.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 13, 2013
Fast Retailing raises annual profit forecast as yen weakens
Fast Retailing Co. has raised its forecast for annual profit as the seller of Uniqlo-branded apparel benefits from a weakening yen.
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Onosato's yokozuna promotion causes rare quirk in new sumo rankings
Newly promoted yokozuna Onosato holds a copy of the latest banzuke ranking in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, on Monday.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Over 900 earthquakes strike Tokara islands in space of two weeks
A screenshot shows many quakes occurring in the Tokara islands over the past 30 days, in this image taken from the U.S. Geological Survey website.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.

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