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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Business
Emma Munbodh

Uniqlo says it has no plans to close stores in Russia because clothes are a 'necessity'

The owner of Uniqlo has said the chain has no plans to close stores in Russia as President Putin continues to inflict violence on Ukraine.

The Japanese fashion giant's boss defended its decision to keep all Russian shops in operation, saying that clothing is a "necessity of life".

Uniqlo has 49 stores in Russia and while it will "monitor the situation" it has no plans to suspend trading.

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