What is Fast Retailing Japan?
What is Fast Retailing Japan?
Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. (株式会社ファーストリテイリング, Kabushiki Kaisha Fāsuto Riteiringu) is a public Japanese retail holding company. In addition to its primary subsidiary Uniqlo, it owns several other brands, including J Brand, Comptoir des Cotonniers, GU, Princesse Tam-Tam, and Theory.
Where is Fast Retailing headquarters?
Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi, Japan
Fast Retailing/Headquarters
Is Fast Retailing Uniqlo?
About FAST RETAILING Fast Retailing is a global company that operates multiple fashion brands including UNIQLO, GU, and Theory. UNIQLO, with its LifeWear concept of ultimate everyday comfort, seeks to differentiate itself by offering unique products made from high-quality and high-functioning materials.
How many employees does Fast Retailing have?
57.7 thousand people
In fiscal year 2020, Fast Retailing employed approximately 57.7 thousand people worldwide, up from about 56.5 thousand employees in the previous fiscal year. Fast Retailing is a Japanese clothing and accessories retailer headquartered in Yamaguchi prefecture.
Is theory a Japanese brand?
In 2000, a license agreement was formed with Link International of Japan, established in 1998, to manufacture, and distribute the brand as well as operate stores under the Theory name in Asia, predominantly Japan. Theory makes its first move into France with two store openings in Paris.
What company owns theory?
Link Theory Holdings Co., Ltd.
Theory/Parent organizations
Where are Zara headquarters?
Municipality of Arteixo, Spain
Zara/Headquarters
How many Uniqlo are in Japan?
UNIQLO CO., LTD.
| Established: | September 2, 1974 |
|---|---|
| Line of Business: | Retail chain operator specializing in in-house designed casual clothing for men and women of all ages. Operates stores under the name of UNIQLO. |
| Net Sales: | 806.8 billion yen (Year to August 2020) |
| Number of Stores: | 812 stores (As of July 31, 2021) |
Did Uniqlo buy theory?
In September 2003, Link International bought an 89% stake in the Theory company for $100 million, after Japanese giant textile firm Fast Retailing Co. of Tokyo – established in 1963 and owner of the popular Uniqlo brand – had acquired a 47.1% stake in Link.
Who are UNIQLO’s competitors?
Despite its huge success so far, Uniqlo faces its own global business challenges. As noted above, the brand takes a very different strategy from its fast fashion competitors like Zara, H&M and Gap.
What does Fast Retailing do?
As the world’s third-largest manufacturer and retailer of private-label apparel in terms of sales, Fast Retailing operates multiple fashion brands including UNIQLO, GU, and Theory.