In general, the apparel industry isn't about continual process improvement or making the perfect piece of denim; it's about chasing trends. Tadashi Yanai apparelchasecontinual Change image and share on social
We are a country of artisans and a country of manufacturing. I think Japanese textile technology is the best in the world. Tadashi Yanai artisancountryjapanese Change image and share on social
It is clothes. It is parts. Therefore, you combine the parts differently to create your own unique expression. Tadashi Yanai clothecombinecreate Change image and share on social
Wal-Mart is an amazing success story. What I particularly admire very much about the late Sam Walton was his policy of valuing his employees. Giving value to employees is very rare in the retail industry. I also admire the strategies Walton used to build up his discount store concept. Tadashi Yanai admireamazebuild share on social
Our international success started out first because we became the No. 1 casual wear brand in our home market of Japan. Then, we set up stores in the world's major fashion centers of New York, Paris and London. Tadashi Yanai brandcasualcenter share on social
Americans believe cotton is best, but we've invented new fabrics that will change your lifestyle. Tadashi Yanai americanchangecotton Change image and share on social
Politicians make decisions in favor of their interest groups or their supporters back in their hometowns. Tadashi Yanai backdecisionfavor Change image and share on social
Our underwear used to just be cotton, but we wanted to see if we could create something out of synthetics. Tadashi Yanai cottoncreatesynthetic Change image and share on social
People say that globalisation has negative aspects, but I don't believe globalisation is bad. It's criticised from a western perspective, but if you put yourself in the shoes of people in the developing world, it provides an unprecedented opportunity. Tadashi Yanai aspectbadcriticise share on social
