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How UNIQLO Became on the Largest Clothing Retailers

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Yanai built UNIQLO by studying the Gap, which became successful by selling private branded apparel. “In UNIQLO’s breakout moment happened 20 years ago when it launched its HeatTech line of merchandise in 2003. share of the Chinese apparel market, larger then any other brand. Don’t get caught calling UNIQLO fast fashion.

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Abercrombie & Fitch’s Turnaround, Why its Working

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The brand’s discriminatory behaviour did not go unnoticed and in 2003 Abercrombie & Fitch was sued for racial discrimination by a group of employees and rejected job applicants. Competition from fast fashion retailers and the rise of athleisure lured customers away. It’s the playbook many apparel retailers are using today.

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