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Uniqlo sets sights on U.S. expansion

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Fast Retailing’s Uniqlo business made its U.S. debut in 2005 and has grown to 61 stores in the States. The chain is now looking to accelerate its expansion with the goal of having 200 U.S. locations in operation within four years.

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