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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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.
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 faces online China backlash over Xinjiang cotton stance
Uniqlo is facing an online backlash in China after the boss of its parent company said the Japanese clothing retailer does not source cotton from Xinjiang. Fast Retailing's chief executive Tadashi Yanai said Uniqlo was "not using" cotton from the western Chinese province in a BBC interview this week.
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.
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 ...
China calls on firms to eliminate political pressure, make independent business decisions following BBC report on Uniqlo boss’ Xinjiang remarks
Cotton produced in China's Xinjiang region is among the best in the world. We hope that relevant companies can eliminate ...
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Uniqlo faces wrath of Chinese consumers over cotton comment
Uniqlo is facing online backlash in China after the Fast Retailing's chief executive Tadashi Yanai said the clothing retailer ...
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.