RetailCEO Yanai says no need for more standard stores amid growth of e-commerceUniqlo's flagship store in Tokyo's Ginza district. The company plans to open similar stores in urban centers across Japan. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)FUMIE YAKUAugust 31, 2026 04:43 JSTTOKYO -- The Fast Retailing-owned Uniqlo casual wear chain is overhauling its domestic strategy for new stores, moving away from standardized outlets in shopping centers to flagship stores in major urban centers.Read NextBusiness trendsJapan office workers cool off with shorts amid record-breaking summersRetailPrada-experienced designer revamps Uniqlo's sister brandBig in AsiaJapan shoe store giant ABC-Mart targets big strides across Southeast AsiaRetailUniqlo owner Fast Retailing set to overtake H&M after strong Q3 salesBusiness trendsJapan's clothing imports from China hit 31-year low in Southeast Asia shiftSupply ChainUniqlo operator tightens human rights monitoring of suppliersRetailK-fashion, K-pop merch gain presence in China as bilateral relations easeRetailJapanese fashion brands step up expansion beyond Uniqlo in BangkokLatest on RetailRetailLaopu Gold stresses bright outlook and global plans as growth slowsRetail40% of Japan department stores expect tourist spending to riseRetailDesigner denim and AI concierges: Japan's konbini put a new face forward