Fast Retailing Evaluates Potential Chinese Consumer Reaction

Impact of Xinjiang Cotton Controversy on Uniqlo

Fast Retailing Co., the parent company of the popular clothing brand Uniqlo, is paying attention to how its business might be influenced in China. The company's scrutiny comes after statements by its Chairman, Tadashi Yanai, suggesting that their products do not contain cotton sourced from the Xinjiang region.

Monitoring Consumer Sentiment

Given the sensitive nature of remarks made concerning cotton produced in Xinjiang, Fast Retailing is carefully observing consumer purchasing behavior in China. This observation is necessary to determine whether a shift in demand will occur as a result of Yanai's comments.