TOKYO --- Casualwear retailer Uniqlo has promoted a former manager of a busy Tokyo store to take charge of operations in its home market of Japan, where population decline makes maintaining earnings a challenge.
Clothing chain is known for its commitment to promoting women

Managing Uniqlo's domestic operations as Japan's population shrinks is expected to be the top challenge for the new CEO. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
TOKYO --- Casualwear retailer Uniqlo has promoted a former manager of a busy Tokyo store to take charge of operations in its home market of Japan, where population decline makes maintaining earnings a challenge.