Uniqlo's West Overtakes Greater China as Fast Retailing Books a Fifth Record Year
Thursday, October 8, 2026 · 9 min
Fast Retailing's fiscal 2026 results show Europe and North America outselling Greater China at Uniqlo for the first time, while ANTA closes on its Puma stake. Levi's direct business stumbles on a back-to-school miss, and the Weston family agrees to buy Boots for $8.9 billion.
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Fast Retailing's fiscal 2026 results show Europe and North America outselling Greater China at Uniqlo for the first time, while ANTA closes on its Puma stake. Levi's direct business stumbles on a back-to-school miss, and the Weston family agrees to buy Boots for $8.9 billion.
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