Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing will keep its stores in Russia open, joining a small group of international firms that are staying put even as dozens of big brands temporarily shutter operations or exit the country over its invasion of Ukraine. "Clothing is a necessity of life. The people of Russia have the same right to live as we do," said CEO Tadashi Yanai of Japanbased Fast Retailing, in remarks first reported by Nikkei, adding that every country should oppose war.

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