FAST RETAILING CO., LTD. operates as a holding company that engages in the management of its group companies which centers in casual wear. The company is headquartered in Yamaguchi-Shi, Yamaguchi-Ken and currently employs 60,454 full-time employees. The firm operates through four business segments. The Japan UNIQLO segment is engaged in the sale of casual clothing in Japan market under the brand of UNIQLO. The Overseas UNIQLO segment is engaged in the sale of casual clothing in overseas markets under the brand of UNIQLO. The GU segment is engaged in the sale of casual clothing in Japan and overseas markets under the brand of GU. The Global Brand segment is engaged in the planning, manufacture and sale of clothing in Japan and overseas markets, and operates Theory, PLST, COMPTOIR DES COTONNIERS and PRINCESSE TAM.TAM businesses. The firm is also engaged in the real estate leasing business and other businesses.