<p>Once dubbed Asia's GAP, Uniqlo has skyrocketed it's parent company (Fast Retailing) into the ranks of the world's top three clothing giants.</p>
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<p>With over 3,500 stores worldwide, this Japanese powerhouse has officially crossed a major milestone: for the first time, its international sales outpace domestic revenue, cementing its status as a truly global brand. Today, Uniqlo’s earnings are split evenly across Japan, Greater China, and the rest of the world.</p>
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<p>Uniqlo now makes up a staggering 85% of Fast Retailing’s total sales, with the remaining 15% shared among its 'middle fashion' brand GU and other ventures.</p>
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<p>This is the incredible journey of Tadashi Yanai, the visionary who transformed a humble Japanese suit shop into a global fashion powerhouse. Through relentless innovation, Uniqlo has transcended cultural boundaries to clothe the entire Asian continent—and beyond.</p>
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<p>Episode 1: Discover how Tadashi Yanai transformed Ogori Shoji, an old men's tailor shop, into the very first Uniqlo store—The Unique Clothing Warehouse.</p>
<p>Episode 2: Follow Yanai as he partners with key allies to evolve Uniqlo into the modern SPA model it is today.</p>
<p>Episode 3: After Uniqlo's IPO, they attracted top talent, turning a humble Tokyo warehouse into Japan’s latest fashion icon.</p>
<p>Episode 4: Buoyed by domestic success, Uniqlo ventures abroad—only to face unexpected challenges. As troubles mount at home, a new leader steps in to save the day.</p>
<p>Episode 5: With Tadashi Yanai back at the helm, he assembles a team of visionaries who answer one critical question: "What drives us to sell?" The result? A global expansion and the birth of a new brand, GU.</p>
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