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Uniqlo’s $2 Socks Price Hike Scrapped After Japan Shopper Outcry
Source: Bloomberg
InflationConsumer Demand & RetailCompany Fundamentals
Uniqlo dropped plans to raise the price of its popular socks, which cost ¥290 ($1.84). The decision highlights pressure on Japanese retailers as persistent inflation squeezes household budgets.
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