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Fashion Network
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Uniqlo announces 'Arigato' festival to engage Indian shoppers
Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo has announced the launch of its bi-annual Arigato Festival in India, set to run from May 30 to June 5. The event, named after the Japanese word for 'thank you', aims to express appreciation to Indian shoppers who have supported the brand's 'LifeWear' philosophy. 'We are pleased to extend our gratitude to our customers who have made Uniqlo a part of their daily lives," said Uniqlo India's marketing director Nidhi Rastogi in a press release. "Customers are at the centre of everything we do at Uniqlo, and we are honoured and deeply appreciative to have a growing community of loyal customers in India. Through the Arigato Festival, we express our appreciating by offering exciting deals, exclusive gifts, and special in-store experiences." During the festival, customers can shop key LifeWear essentials at limited-time prices, including women's linen blend trousers and shirts, Ezy jeans, Airism t-shirts, and bra tops. Shoppers spending over Rs 8,000 will also receive a Japanese-style hand towel featuring traditional motifs such as Mount Fuji and Sakura. Coinciding with the promotion, Uniqlo will release new seasonal collections on May 30, including Uniqlo x Anya Hindmarch and Louvre x Doraemon UT. Both will be available online and in stores across India. The initiative forms part of Uniqlo's wider strategy to deepen customer engagement and brand presence in the market.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Uniqlo Sets Up Sewing, Retail Training Skills Center In India
Uniqlo is taking on a bigger presence in India, this time with a job vocational training center to empower underprivileged youth. The three-year program—Job-Oriented Vocational Training Centre—is designed to provide young job seekers with sewing machine and retail training skills, as well as life skills such as financial literacy. It targets young adults between ages 18 and 29 from economically disadvantaged households. The Saksham Centre in Dwarka, Delhi, will host the program, which is in collaboration with Plan International and a donation of 120 million Japanese Yen from Uniqlo parent Fast Retailing Co. Ltd. More from Sourcing Journal India Brands Embrace Canopy Levi's Names Diljit Dosanjh Brand Ambassador Maersk Places $5 Billion Bet on India's Port and Shipbuilding Boom 'Inspired by our LifeWear philosophy of making everyone's life better, we hope this skill centre project will have a life-changing, positive impact for thousands of young Indian people. It is fundamental for UNIQLO that, in every country and region that we operate, we always contribute to the society, and this new project reaffirms our long-term commitment to the Indian community,' Uniqlo India's CFO and chief operating officer Kenji Inoue said. 'Education is an integral part of individual and societal development and, working with Plan International, we look forward to providing opportunities to empower young people.' Plan International's India Chapter executive director Mohammed Asif said that the program will provide young women and men with market-oriented skills so they can become 'active contributors to nation building.' Uniqlo India operates 15 retail stores and is looking to expand its store presence. Its first store in New Delhi opened in 2019. Most of the store locations are in New Delhi. The retailer opened its first Mumbai store in 2023. The brand sources some of its product locally, although T-shirts and its Heattech apparel that are manufactured in India are exported to its global store network. The brand is also considering retail internships at its stores for those who train at the Saksham Centre. Uniqlo in January agreed to stop using gig economy apps, such as Tempur and YoungOnes, to hire temporary store-based workers. The U.K. Trades Union Congress at the time asked some retailers—the retailers, including Uniqlo, are believed to have used the apps only briefly for the holiday selling season—to stop the practice due to concerns that freelancers hired through the apps weren't getting basic employment rights. When Fast Retailing posted first-quarter profits in January, the company said Uniqlo's businesses saw 'favorable' expansion in Southeast Asia, India & Australia, North America and Europe. The focus of store openings has been across North America and Europe. Fast Retailing in October 2023 detailed plans on how it would step up new store openings.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Uniqlo launches sewing, retail training initiative in India
Uniqlo's three-year project will provide job-ready skills to help vulnerable young adults, especially women, transition from unsafe and unstable work in the informal sector. The Job Oriented Vocational Training Centre targets job seekers aged 18 to 29 from Delhi's underprivileged communities. Priority is given to school dropouts, children of migrant workers, those living in poverty, or those with limited access to employment or vocational training opportunities. By December 2027, the goal of this initiative is to have equipped 2,700 youths with technical skills and professional world insights. Uniqlo is also considering offering internships at its stores and facilities for programme participants to gain real-world experience. Located in Dwarka, New Delhi, the new skill centre project will focus on imparting practical skills in nursing, retail services, and sewing machine operation. The curriculum, spanning 45 to 60 days, will also encompass soft skills development including digital and financial literacy, gender equality, diversity awareness, and workplace communication. Additionally, the programme seeks to help young people in India with job placements and subsequent follow-ups. Uniqlo India chief financial officer and chief operating officer Kenji Inoue said: 'Inspired by our LifeWear philosophy of making everyone's life better, we hope this vocational training project will have a life-changing, positive impact for thousands of young Indian people. It is fundamental for Uniqlo that we always contribute to society in every country and region in which we operate, and this new project represents our long-term commitment to the Indian community. 'Education is an integral part of individual and societal development and, working with Plan International, we look forward to providing opportunities to empower young people.' Fast Retailing, the parent company of Uniqlo, funded the project with contribution of 120m yen ($0.80m). The initiative is financed through Uniqlo's PEACE FOR ALL campaign that began in 2022. This campaign directs all profits from charity T-shirt sales to international organisations that implement developmental efforts worldwide. Plan International (India Chapter) executive director Mohammed Asif said: "With the launch of the new Saksham [Skill] Centre, Plan, along with Uniqlo, will be creating opportunities for young women and men to gain market-oriented skills, secure sustainable livelihoods, and become active contributors to nation building. 'This initiative aligns with our commitment to quality education, gender equality, and work & economic growth. We are grateful to our partner Uniqlo for their support in making this vision a reality.' Uniqlo employees will further enrich this initiative by engaging directly with the centre's youth through mentorship and knowledge-sharing sessions aimed at enhancing both their professional and personal competencies. Through these concerted efforts, Uniqlo aspires to forge a lasting positive impact on young individuals' lives while fostering a more inclusive and thriving society. Uniqlo's first store in India opened in October 2019 and the brand currently has 15 stores in the country. In its first quarter of fiscal year 2025, Uniqlo's parent company Fast Retailing registered an increase in operating profit driven by strong demand in the US and Europe for Uniqlo's "multifunctional wardrobe staples". "Uniqlo launches sewing, retail training initiative in India" was originally created and published by Just Style, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
