Fast Retailing

Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. operates as an apparel designer and retailer in Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, India, Australia, North America and Europe. The company operates through four segments: UNIQLO Japan, UNIQLO International, GU, and Global Brands segments. It manufactures and retails clothing for men, women, children, and babies. The company operates stores and franchises under the UNIQLO, GU, PLST, Theory, COMPTOIR DES COTONNIERS, and PRINCESSE TAM.TAM brand names. It sells its products through physical stores and e-commerce channels; and provides real estate leasing services. The company was formerly known as Ogori Shoji Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. in September 1991. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Yamaguchi, Japan.