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 faces calls for boycott in China after CEO’s Xinjiang cotton comment
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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 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.
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 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.
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Uniqlo risks boycott in China after CEO’s Xinjiang comment
China is Fast Retailing’s biggest overseas market with over 900 Uniqlo stores on the mainland. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Uniqlo does not use Xinjiang cotton, boss says
The boss of the company behind global fashion chain Uniqlo has told the BBC that the Japanese firm does not use cotton from ...