Uniqlo operator to close all stores in Russia as war continues

The operator of the Uniqlo casual clothing chain said Thursday it will temporarily close all 50 of its stores in Russia, joining other global companies in suspending business operations there as Moscow's invasion of Ukraine continues.Fast Retailing Co.'s decision comes after the firm was met with a barrage of criticism on social media for its policy to keep its Russian stores open at a time when rivals were scaling back business there.Earlier in the month, Inditex SA, the operator of the Zara brand clothing stores, and Hennes & Mauritz AB, which runs H&M stores, decided to stop operations i…READ FULL ARTICLE