For Uniqlo’s Founder, Conquering America Is Personal
14 October 2025 at 17:00
Tadashi Yanai champions the U.S. market as vital for Uniqlo’s growth, but remains deeply concerned about rising American protectionism.
Tadashi Yanai opened what would become the first Uniqlo store in Hiroshima in 1984. Uniqlo now has more than 2,500 stores globally.
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