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Japan's richest man on life, death and casual wear
Arm sale reflects transition of Masayoshi Son’s company to a global manager of assets
Head of clothing retailer criticises inadequate testing and warns economy risks collapse
Close ally of Masayoshi Son steps down from role of non-executive director after 18 years
Tadashi Yanai’s promise of high pay and promotion for young stars challenges conventions
Japanese fashion group’s new technology has enabled it to better compete with online rivals
Uniqlo owner bags second consecutive year of record profits
Uniqlo’s aggressive expansion has not dented margins
Asia’s largest retailer eyes doubling of profits as reverses price rises
Japanese clothing chain targets India as it looks to offset falls at home and in the US
Return to ‘everyday low price’ boosts sales but doubts on strategy linger
Nikesh Arora’s departure underlines difficulties for foreign bosses running Japanese companies
Shares fall after Japanese retailer cuts profit forecast
Japan requires an urgent change in mentality focusing on the customer
Uniqlo owner’s market cap has plunged 12 per cent in a week
Asia’s biggest clothing retailer misses profit targets due to losses in world’s biggest market
Convenience store operator says ageing, declining rural population presents an opening
Parent group blames weaker yen and rising labour costs in China for increase
Japanese carmaker seeks to close gap with its consumers as it revs up growth drive
Comments from retail boss highlight country’s real problem
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