Uniqlo made headlines in 2023 by creating the year’s hottest handbag, according to Lyst, which ranks brand buzz. Its half-moon mini shoulder bag, which retails for about $20, repeatedly sold out after going viral with more than 119 million views on TikTok.
The company also had some leadership changes earlier this year, with Daisuke Tsukagoshi, Fast Retailing’s board director and global CEO, becoming executive director, president and COO of Uniqlo. Tsukagoshi is also CEO of Uniqlo North America. Meanwhile, Tadashi Yanai, founder of Fast Retailing, became CEO of Uniqlo. Tsukagoshi is also CEO of Uniqlo North America.
