How Tadashi Yanai Built Uniqlo on Nothing but Mistakes

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This article traces how Tadashi Yanai built Uniqlo by learning from repeated failures and business missteps. It follows the company from its early retail roots through the creation of the Uniqlo brand and its expansion into a global apparel chain. The story highlights how Yanai used store formats, branding, pricing, and operational discipline to turn setbacks into a scalable model. It also shows how Uniqlo positioned itself against rivals like Gap, Walmart, H&M, and Zara by refining its retail formula over time.

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