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While fashion fanatics will welcome the ever-increasing presence of international brands, the domestic consumer base has already lost a significant portion of its purchasing power amid the influence of the global health crisis on the economy, forcing domestic brands to face increased competition with new strategies to retain their business.
Well-known brand names such as UNIQLO have increased their presence in Vietnam in recent years. Photo: Le Toan
While most fashion brands in the world are shrinking as fashion followers have to stay away from shopping malls and stores during social restrictions caused by COVID-19, Fast Retailing Group, which owns UNIQLO, has already opened seven stores in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City since its first appearance at the end of 2019.
While fashion fanatics will welcome the ever-increasing presence of international brands like UNIQLO, H&M, and Zara, the domestic consumer base has already lost a significant portion of its purchasing power amid the influence of the global health crisis on the economy, forcing domestic brands to face increased competition with new strategies to retain their business.