Uniqlo parent Fast Retailing reports strong growth in all markets
π΅ Sales: 895 billion Yen (β¬5.6 billion) (+10.4%)
π΅ LTM Sales: 3,200 billion Yen (β¬19.8 billion) (+10.4%)
πͺ Sales Margin: 49.5% (-2.8 percentage points)
π° EBIT: 16.4% (-1.7 percentage points)
π―π΅ Japan: 267 billion Yen (+9%)
π International: 502 billion Yen (+13.7%)
πΊπΈ North America (part of International): 68 billion Yen (+17.3%)
πͺπΊ Europe (part of International): 102 billion Yen (+42.3%)
π Inventory Growth: +8.1%
The Japanese fashion chain Fast Retailing, known for its Uniqlo brand, has experienced strong growth post-pandemic. Its sales are nearing β¬20 billion.
Despite robust growth in Western markets, Uniqlo's sales mainly come from Japan and China. Japan alone accounts for 30% of sales, China 20%, and Asia together represents nearly 67%.
In Europe, sales grew by an impressive 42%. The company opened six new stores and reported double-digit same-store sales.