Uniqlo owner raises forecast for third year running

Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing has raised its forecast for the third consecutive year of record profits, buoyed by strong sales both in its domestic market and key international regions
However, the Japanese fashion retailer warned it continues to face challenges in its largest overseas market, China.
In the six months to February 2025, Fast Retailing posted a 12.0% increase in consolidated revenue, reaching JPY 1.79 trillion (£12.28bn), with a 18.3% rise in operating profit to JPY 304.22bn (