UNIQLO entered the American market in 2005. Analysts argue that the most difficult adjustment for the Japanese Apparel Retailer is the very thing that made it a huge success in Japan – its focus on basic rather than cutting edge clothes. American consumers differ from their counterparts in Japan. American consumers demand more than the basics. Analysts believe that one of UNIQLO’s weaknesses is its limited fashion elements (Roberts, 2005).
Corporate Acquisition – Fast Retailing engages in Merger and Acquisition (M&A) activities as one of its management strategies for the expansion of its operations. Through these activities, the Group seeks to pursue synergies with companies and operations that are the objects of its M&A activities and optimize its business portfolio, thereby aiming to maximize the Group’s business value. However, in cases where the Group is unable to realize the expected profit and benefits of M&A activities, this could have an adverse impact on the...
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