Fast Retailing Co., Ltd

Fast Retailing Co., Ltd is a public Japanese multinational retail holding company that operates various apparel brands, such as Uniqlo, J Brand, Theory, and GU. The company was founded in 1949 as Men's Shop Ogori Shoji, and changed its name to Fast Retailing in 1991. It is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and has a market capitalization of over $36 billion as of January 2024.

The company's vision is to create "a new era of growth" by offering high-quality functional apparel at reasonable prices, and by expanding its global presence and social impact. The company's flagship brand, Uniqlo, is known for its innovative products, such as Heattech, AIRism, and Ultra Light Down. The company also owns other brands that cater to different segments and markets, such as J Brand for premium denim, Theory for contemporary fashion, and GU for low-priced casual wear.

The company's revenue for fiscal year 2018 was ¥2,130 billion, and its net income was ¥1,050 billion. The company employed 52,839 people as of 2018. The company's chairman, president, and CEO is Tadashi Yanai, who is also the richest person in Japan.