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How Uniqlo Plans to More than Triple its North American Store Count by 2027

Uniqlo reportedly plans to expand its North American footprint by 10% by opening 20 to 30 stores annually to reach 200 locations…

UNIQLO Sibling Brand GU to Test North American Market With NYC Pop-Up

UNIQLO parent Fast Retailing will open its first GU retail store in the U.S. this fall with a pop-up shop in New…

UNIQLO Parent Plans 300-Store Global Expansion with Focus on North America

Fast Retailing, parent company of brands including UNIQLO and Theory, revealed major global expansion plans — including opening at least 300 new…

Top 50 Global Retailers: Walmart and Amazon Still Lead, Alibaba Drops Out of Top 10

Walmart and Amazon have retained their No. 1 and No. 2 spots on the National Retail Federation’s 2022 list of the Top…

Why the Ukraine Crisis Will Impact the Supply Chain for Everyone — Not Just Those Directly Exposed

Some retailers have more direct exposure to Russia’s war with Ukraine than others, but every company will feel the impact of the…

Amazon, Rakuten, eBay Top List of Most Visited Ecommerce Sites

Retail ecommerce sales grew 27.6% worldwide in 2020 and global marketplaces ruled the roost, making up nine of the top 10 most…

Uniqlo Parent Will Invest $885 Million In Warehouse Automation

Japan-based Fast Retailing, the parent of fast fashion retailer Uniqlo, is investing $885 million to automate its global warehouse and distribution system…

Custora Raises $13.75 Million In Latest Funding Round

Custora, a cloud-based retail customer analytics platform, has raised $13.75 million in a Series B funding round led by General Capital, with…

Study: Outdated Planning Solutions Hamper Customer-Centricity

Retailers know that success in today’s environment requires them to align their systems and organizations around fulfilling customer-led demand. But outdated planning…

Vending Machines: A Low-Cost Option For Retail Expansion

Retailers far and wide are constantly looking to up the ante on the shopping experience and make it more fun for digitally…

Moosejaw, Home Depot Among Top Customer Service Leaders

They sell different products but they have one thing in common: excellent customer service. Based on the 20th annual Mystery Shopping Study…

Why Is Zara Sprinting Away From The Competition?

Inditex, the Spanish multinational apparel company best known for its Zara fast fashion brand, has caught the eye of consumers, fellow retailers…

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