Uniqlo to double number of flagship stores in Japan in strategy pivot

RetailCEO Yanai says there is no need for standard stores amid growth of e-commerceUniqlo's flagship store in Tokyo's Ginza district. The company plans to open similar stores in urban centers across Japan. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)FUMIE YAKUAugust 31, 2026 04:43 JSTTOKYO -- The Fast Retailing-owned Uniqlo casual wear chain is overhauling its domestic strategy for new stores, moving away from standardized outlets in shopping centers to flagship stores in major urban centers.Read NextLatest on Retail