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Uniqlo operator publicizes nearly 150 suppliers

Japanese casual clothier yields to industry norm amid human-rights concerns

A factory in Bangladesh making clothing for Uniqlo.

TOKYO -- Fast Retailing on Tuesday disclosed the 146 garment factories that supply its Uniqlo clothing chain, following the lead of Western peers in responding to growing human-rights concerns.

The Japanese casual clothing retailer released the names and addresses of suppliers in seven countries including Bangladesh and Indonesia. The list includes contractors with continued business relations, which account for more than 80% of order value.

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