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1984 to 2010
Yani's plan is for another 500 store over the next five years, mainly in China. Yani also aims to introduce Uniqlo stores in the fast-growing Indian and Brazilian markets. -
Uniqlo's Start 1984
Tadashoi, started with a single store in Hiroshima in 1984 -
Uniqlo grew up in Japan
Uniqlo grew quickly in japan during the 1990s. -
300 stores
In 1998, it had over 300 stores. -
Expansion in the UK
Following the good results in Japan, Yani decided on global expansion. It started with stores in the UK in 2001. -
Uniqlo closed
It didn't work. Most of the stores were too small and in the suburbs of cities. In 2003, Uniglo closed most of them. -
The new strategy in
In 2005, Yani changed strategy. The new strategy was to open large stores in major cities around the world. -
The relaunch of Uniqlo in November
The relaunch of Uniqlo began in November 2006 with the opening of a flagship store in new yourk. -
Stores in Asia
Yani see Asia as a key market for Uniglo. In 2007, the company had 26 stores across Asia. -
Over the next two years
Over the next two years, the number of international stores went up from 54 to 92, including flagship stores in London and Paris. -
Yani hired the German designer Jil sander
Yani also hired the German designer Jil sander in April 2009. Her role was to design a collection for uniqlo and to be the creative consultant for the company. -
The new Colletion
The collection went on sale in selected stores in March 2010. In 2010, Uniglo made profits of 49.0 bn. -
The number increased to 64 at the end of 2010
The number increased to 64 at the end of 2010, including a flagship store is for hangai. Yani's plan is for another 500 store over the next five years, mainly in China. Yani also aims to introduce Uniqlo stores in the fast-growing Indian and Brazilian markets.
