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Uniqlo posts strong profit growth in China despite market slowdown

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Uniqlo, operated by Fast Retailing, has achieved double-digit profit growth despite a challenging market in China. The company's success is attributed to strong sales of summer apparel, including easy pants and UV-protection items, particularly in May. Greater China remains a significant market for Uniqlo, representing 19.5% of its global sales. AI

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Uniqlo posts strong profit growth in China despite market slowdown

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zhu Wenqian ·

    Uniqlo defies sluggish China market with double-digit profit growth

    Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo posted higher revenue and double-digit profit growth in mainland China over the three-month period ending in May, defying sluggish domestic consumption and lingering bilateral tensions. Same-store sales rose, driven by enhanced marketing and “buoy…

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