Fast Retailing Watching for China Boycott

Fast Retailing Watching for China Boycott After Xinjiang Remarks
Fast Retailing Co., owner of the Uniqlo apparel chain, is closely monitoring to see if Chinese demand for its products is affected by Chairman Tadashi Yanai’s reported comment that the company isn’t using cotton from Xinjiang.
Fast Retailing shares fall over fears for Uniqlo stores in China
Fashion retailer is concerned founder’s remarks on Xinjiang cotton could trigger boycott and hit more than 1,000 outlets
Uniqlo criticised in China after BBC report of CEO's Xinjiang comments
Casual wear giant Uniqlo is facing calls for a consumer boycott in China after the CEO of the clothing company's owner said it does not source cotton from China's Xinjiang, which has faced allegations of forced labour in recent years.
Fast Retailing shares fall amid China backlash
Fast Retailing shares fell initially today by as much as 4.5% before recovering slightly to 1.3% down by the time the market closed in Tokyo, following reports of a Beijing backlash against the company.
China Offers Surprise Response to Tadashi Yanai’s Comment About Xinjiang Cotton
A Chinese government spokesperson took a softer stance on the hot-button issue, and said businesses that source and manufacture in China "should not be swayed by political pressure."
Uniqlo risks boycott in China after reports of CEO's Xinjiang comments
By Eduardo Baptista and Casey Hall BEIJING (Reuters) -Casual wear giant Uniqlo is facing calls for a consumer boycott in China after a BBC report quoted the CEO of its owner as saying the company does not source cotton from China's Xinjiang region,
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing watching for China boycott after Xinjiang remarks
Chairman Tadashi Yanai said in BBC interview published this week that Uniqlo doesn’t source cotton from that region of China’s far west, where the US has restricted trade.
Uniqlo Faces China Boycott Fears Over Xinjiang Remarks
Shares of Uniqlo's parent, Fast Retailing, slid on concerns about its China business, after its chairman said the company doesn't source cotton from Xinjiang, where the US has restricted trade over human rights concerns.
Uniqlo faces calls for boycott in China after CEO’s Xinjiang cotton comment
Uniqlo is facing calls for a consumer boycott in China after the company's boss said the Japanese clothing retailer does not source cotton from Xinjiang amid allegations of forced labour in the region.
Stock of Uniqlo’s Parent Down Most in 9 Weeks After Xinjiang Remarks
Shares of Fast Retailing declined as much as 4.5%, the most since Sept. 30, after a spokesperson said the company is ...
Uniqlo boss says retailer does not use Xinjiang cotton
Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo does not use cotton from the Xinjiang region in northwest China, the company's boss said.
Uniqlo chief stirs controversy in China for denying use of Xinjiang cotton in products
Tadashi Yanai, chairman and president of Uniqlo clothing chain operator Fast Retailing Co., has caused controversy in China ...
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Uniqlo owner criticised over Xinjiang claim
YAMAGUCHI – Uniqlo owner and Japanese fashion giant Fast Retailing has been criticised by a leading forced labour expert ...
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Uniqlo boss says brand does not use Xinjiang cotton
Fast Retailing’s chief executive, Tadashi Yanai, has claimed that the company’s core brand, Uniqlo, does not use cotton ...
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Western attempts to undermine Chinese market creates 'two-front' business challenge for global brands like Uniqlo
TADASHI Yanai, CEO of Uniqlo's parent company Fast Retailing, said in a recent BBC interview that the company was not using cotton from China's Xinjiang region. His remarks then triggered a backlash ...