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Uniqlo’s US expansion: Has the parent learned its lessons?

Inside Retail

Fast Retailing, the parent company of Japan apparel retailer Uniqlo , has announced the locations for 11 new stores in the US, on its way to a target of 20 openings in North America this year, which in turn is the first instalment on its plan to reach 200 stores in 2027. The 11 openings so far announced are all in malls.

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How cult brand Nasty Gal is continuing to ride the vintage wave

Inside Retail

IR: There has been a lot of criticism of fast fashion brands lately in terms of their lack of sustainability credentials. What are your thoughts on the evolution of the fast fashion industry? KB: For Nasty Gal we began our journey in a tiny San Francisco apartment selling vintage on eBay, back in 2006.

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Chinese fashion brand Urban Revivo ramps up store openings in Southeast Asia

Inside Retail

Founded in 2006 with the launch of Urban Revivo in Guangzhou, FMG has grown into a major player in Asia’s fashion landscape, going toe-to-toe with established fast fashion brands like Zara and H&M. The group currently operates more than 400 physical stores worldwide.

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Forever 21: 4 Reasons it Failed & Filed for Bankruptcy

Indigo 9 Digital

New ultra fast fashion competitors like ASOS and Boohoo entered the market and did what Forever 21 did but better. Not only are these retailers fast to market with their trendy designs they are also skilled eCommerce operators. In the 2000s the internet met fast fashion, and a slew of new competitors began to emerge.

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Jason & Scot Show Episode 314 – Lovesac Founder and CEO Shawn Nelson

Retail Geek

But I also guided the company through a complete chapter 11 reorganization back in 2006, spearheaded by Venture Capital, which was painful and ugly and embarrassing and humiliating. So I’m gonna guess you’re not a fan of fast fashion.