Tadashi Yanai
Founder and president of Fast Retailing, parent company of Uniqlo. Japan's richest man with plans for further global expansion.
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Apr 8, 2026 • 17min
BONUS: ユニクロ・柳井正氏を直撃、アメリカ内陸部への執念と後継者
Tadashi Yanai, founder of Fast Retailing and the force behind UNIQLO, reflects on global growth. He discusses targeting America’s inland "flyover" regions and using flagship stores to educate shoppers. Plans to roughly double U.S. stores are revealed. He also speaks briefly about succession while staying involved in leadership.
Dec 6, 2024 • 17min
Business Daily meets: Uniqlo's Tadashi Yanai
Tadashi Yanai, founder and president of Fast Retailing and Japan's richest man, shares his vision for Uniqlo's global expansion. He discusses the shift from fast fashion to sustainability, aiming to grow from 54 to 1,700 stores. Yanai addresses the complexities of ethical manufacturing, particularly regarding Xinjiang cotton, and the challenge of balancing global consumer expectations. He also emphasizes the importance of resilience and rethinking work-life balance, highlighting how leisure and mental downtime can enhance efficiency.
