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Uniqlo halts gig economy hiring amid employee rights controversy
business 2025-01-07 10:18
Uniqlo halts gig economy hiring amid employee rights controversy
  • Three major retailers, Uniqlo, Gymshark, and Lush, have stopped hiring gig economy workers due to criticisms over employee rights.
  • The Trades Union Congress (TUC) highlighted the lack of protections for freelancers compared to traditional agency workers.
  • This shift in hiring practices aims to improve employee rights and ensure all staff receive necessary benefits.
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Uniqlo's Heattech leggings offer warmth and savings this winter
lifestyle 2024-11-30 11:56
Uniqlo's Heattech leggings offer warmth and savings this winter
  • December 2024 marks the onset of colder temperatures in the UK where people need to prepare for winter.
  • Uniqlo’s Heattech leggings, available at a reduced price, are designed to help users stay warm while being stylish.
  • These leggings are praised for their functionality, comfort, and potential savings on heating costs during winter.
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Uniqlo faces backlash after CEO claims no Xinjiang cotton used
society 2024-11-30 08:23
Uniqlo faces backlash after CEO claims no Xinjiang cotton used
  • Tadashi Yanai revealed that Uniqlo does not use cotton sourced from Xinjiang amid forced labor allegations.
  • Social media users in China responded with calls for a boycott of Uniqlo following these remarks.
  • The controversy highlights the tensions between ethical sourcing and consumer relations in China's vast market.
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Uniqlo ceo declares no use of Xinjiang cotton in products
politics 2024-11-28 05:29
Uniqlo ceo declares no use of Xinjiang cotton in products
  • Tadashi Yanai, the CEO of Fast Retailing, stated that Uniqlo does not use cotton sourced from Xinjiang.
  • The shift comes amid global concerns over labor practices in Xinjiang following reports of forced labor involving the Uyghur ethnic minority.
  • This decision highlights Uniqlo's commitment to transparency and ethical sourcing while navigating pressures from both the US and Chinese markets.
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GU opens first store in SoHo with Jun Takahashi collaboration
category, sub-category 2024-09-19 00:00
GU opens first store in SoHo with Jun Takahashi collaboration
  • GU has opened its first flagship store outside Asia in SoHo, New York City.
  • The store features a collaboration with designer Jun Takahashi of Undercover.
  • This expansion signifies GU's strategy to enter the American market and appeal to trend-conscious consumers.
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Self-Checkout Technology Expands in Retail Landscape
business, society 2024-08-23 09:02
Self-Checkout Technology Expands in Retail Landscape
  • Asda responds to customers' frustration by hiring more checkout staff.
  • Self-checkout technology experiencing a decline at Asda and Morrisons.
  • Fashion retailers like Zara, Uniqlo, and Primark adopting self-checkout systems.
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