EU Textile EPR Lead - h/f
About the job
- 5–7 years of experience in sustainability, environmental compliance, regulatory affairs, Extended Producer Responsibility, supply chain, or project management.
- Strong understanding of European Union environmental legislation, circular economy principles, and product compliance requirements.
- Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects across multiple countries and stakeholders.
- Ability to work with large datasets, reporting methodologies, and compliance-related audits.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate evolving regulations into practical business processes.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience engaging internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment.
- Fluency in English is essential.
- Lead UNIQLO Europe's textile Extended Producer Responsibility programme and ensure compliance with evolving regulations across multiple European Union markets.
- Work with Sustainability, Production, Finance, Legal, local market teams, and Global Headquarters to implement the programme consistently across markets.
- Oversee Producer Responsibility Organisation registrations, regulatory reporting, data management, and audit readiness.
- Develop and deliver UNIQLO Europe's textile Extended Producer Responsibility strategy.
- Support budgeting and cost forecasting, and identify opportunities to optimise compliance costs.
- Contribute to initiatives related to product durability, traceability, and recycled materials.
- Build relationships with Producer Responsibility Organisations, consultants, and industry associations.
- Monitor regulatory developments and provide guidance on associated risks, opportunities, and business impacts.
- Knowledge of Extended Producer Responsibility schemes, sustainability reporting, certifications, traceability, durability, or recycled materials.
- Experience with environmental compliance reporting, regulatory submissions, or Producer Responsibility Organisations.
- Additional European language skills.
About the company
UNIQLO is a global apparel retailer under Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. It operates thousands of stores in 24 markets, selling everyday casual clothing and basics. Stores are located in major cities worldwide, and UNIQLO expands by opening large-scale locations to reach a broad audience. The company differentiates itself through its global scale, being the largest brand in its group and by pursuing social initiatives, such as the Grameen-UNIQLO stores in Bangladesh. Its stated goal is to change clothes, change conventional wisdom, and change the world by offering clothing with new and unique value that improves people’s lives.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Berlin, Germany
Founded
2013
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What believers are saying
- Fast Retailing raised FY2026 operating profit guidance to ¥730 billion on July 9, 2026.
- UNIQLO International revenue rose 33.8% in Q3 FY2026, led by North America.
- Uniqlo opened Cambridge, Bristol, and Montreal flagship upgrades, while UK and Canada pipelines continue.
What critics are saying
- France's anti-terrorism prosecutor opened a Xinjiang forced-labor probe in 2025.
- U.S. Customs seized Uniqlo shorts in May 2025, threatening import disruptions.
- A major human-rights conviction would cripple Western expansion and damage brand trust worldwide.
What makes Uniqlo unique
- LifeWear pairs standardized basics with localized flagships like Cambridge and Montreal.
- RE.UNIQLO repair, embroidery, and customization turn stores into service destinations.
- Fast Retailing uses large-format flagship openings to build global brand theater.
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Ambience Mall Gurugram strengthens fashion offering with expanded UNIQLO store. Delhi NCR, 12 October 2026: Ambience Mall Gurugram has further strengthened its fashion and lifestyle offering with the reopening of its expanded UNIQLO store. The store, which has been part of the mall for over six years, has now expanded to approximately 28,000 sq. ft., making it UNIQLO's second Super Large Format store in India. The expansion brings a wider selection of LifeWear and an enhanced retail environment to customers. Arjun Gehlot, Director, Ambience Group, said, "At Ambience Malls, our vision has always been to create destinations that evolve with the changing aspirations and lifestyles of our consumers. The expansion of UNIQLO at Ambience Mall Gurugram reflects the strong response the brand has received from our customers over the years, while further strengthening our fashion and lifestyle offering. As consumers increasingly look for greater choice and more engaging retail experiences, we continue to curate a relevant mix of leading global and emerging brands across our destinations. We are delighted to see UNIQLO expand its presence at Ambience Mall Gurugram and look forward to continuing to offer our customers an enhanced experience through this expanded format." The expanded UNIQLO store offers more than 330 styles, along with additional trial rooms, self-checkout counters and UTme!, which allows customers to personalise selected products. The store also features the brand's 2026 Fall Winter collection and a RE.UNIQLO Donation Box supporting clothing reuse and recycling initiatives. The expansion further adds to Ambience Mall Gurugram's diverse portfolio of international and Indian fashion and lifestyle brands, reinforcing its position as a leading destination for fashion, lifestyle and contemporary retail experiences.
Uniqlo will open a new 1,700 m^2 store in Madrid: this is the neighborhood chosen by the Japanese company. The real estate firm handling the transaction confirms the Japanese brand's arrival at 56 Princesa Street, as part of the renovation of the Triángulo Princesa complex. October 8, 2026 The Japanese fashion chain Uniqlo is preparing to open a new store in Madrid, this time in the Argüelles neighborhood. The company will occupy the former Holiday Gym location at 56 Princesa Street, with a total area of 1,700 square meters. The deal is listed on the website of TC Gabinete Inmobiliario, the consulting firm responsible for leasing the space, which explicitly identifies Uniqlo as one of the property's new tenants. The news has also been circulating on social media. The urban planning account Madrid Proyecta shared a photo from Madrileno90 hinting at the brand's arrival: "Well, it looks like they're building a new Uniqlo on Princesa, where the old Holiday Gym used to be," placing it next to the local Starbucks. A 1,700-square-meter store in the former Holiday Gym. Uniqlo's arrival is part of a broader transformation of the Triángulo Princesa complex, which was acquired by the Canadian fund Brookfield. According to TC Gabinete Inmobiliario, the renovation of the building has led to the departure of former tenants such as Holiday Gym, Smith, and Bricor, which had occupied part of its retail space for years. New operators will take its place. In addition to the 1,700 m^2 allocated to Uniqlo, the real estate firm identifies the restaurant group La Famiglia se sienta a la mesa, which will occupy another 400 m^2. Discover recommended experiences The renovation also affects the hotel portion of the complex, for which Brookfield reached an agreement with Marriott regarding its operation. A new Uniqlo store in Madrid. With this addition, Uniqlo will expand its presence in the capital, where it already has stores on Gran Vía, Goya, and Paseo de la Castellana. The latter opened in March 2025, with a floor area of 1,420 square meters spread over three floors. No opening date has been announced yet. Although the lease agreement is listed on the real estate agency's website, it remains to be seen when the new store will open its doors.
Uniqlo owner posts record annual profit, expects further growth. Published on 10/08/2026 at 03:10 am EDT By Kosaku Narioka Fast Retailing reported record annual net profit, driven by strong earnings across regions, and projected further profit growth this fiscal year. The Japanese owner of Uniqlo and other clothing brands said Thursday that net profit rose 25% to 542.52 billion yen, equivalent to $3.43 billion, for the 12 months ended August. That beat the estimate of Y510.7 billion in a poll of analysts by data provider Visible Alpha. Annual revenue grew 17% to Y3.963 trillion. For the year that began in September, it projected that revenue to increase 12% to Y4.450 trillion and net profit to climb 3.2% to Y560.00 billion. Uniqlo's North America sales made up 9.2% of the company's total revenue in the latest fiscal year and its Europe business accounted for 13%, compared with 27% for Japan and 18% for the markets of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The U.S. and Europe have become increasingly important regions for Fast Retailing, which is seeking growth beyond Japan and China as part of its diversification strategy. Fast Retailing has set separate annual regional revenue targets of Y1 trillion, or $6.33 billion, for Uniqlo's operations in North America and Europe in about five years. The Japanese owner of Uniqlo has been adding stores in the U.S., Europe and Southeast Asia in recent quarters while reducing the number of locations in China. The apparel retailer is also taking steps to shore up its business in the world's second-largest economy. Fast Retailing said it planned to reopen its Uniqlo flagship store in Shanghai on Oct. 30 and also revamp several stores in the Chinese city this year. Write to Kosaku Narioka at [email protected] (END) Dow Jones Newswires 10-08-26 0310ET (C) Dow Jones - 2026
UNIQLO reopens expanded 28,000 sq. Ft. Store in Gurugram. Published: 07/10/2026 Global apparel retailer UNIQLO has reopened its expanded store at Ambience Mall Gurugram, offering customers a larger retail space and an expanded selection of LifeWear. The store reopened on 2 October. The relaunched outlet is UNIQLO's second Super Large Format store in India. Spread across approximately 28,000 sq. ft., the expanded store features a wider LifeWear collection and additional facilities aimed at improving the shopping experience. "Over the past six years, we have been encouraged by the strong response from customers at UNIQLO Ambience Mall Gurugram. As demand for LifeWear continues to grow in India, we are investing not only in new stores, but also in enhancing our existing stores to better meet customers' needs. The reopening of UNIQLO Ambience Mall Gurgaon as our second Super Large Format store in India reflects that commitment, offering customers the full line up of LifeWear, enhanced experiences, and new services. We look forward to welcoming customers back and continuing to bring the quality, functionality, and comfort of LifeWear to more people in the region," said Kenji Inoue, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, UNIQLO India. The reopening featured Taiko drum performances, a memory wall for customer messages and special opening-weekend activities. These included a Utility Shoulder Bag and Boba Tea and Mochi for the first 100 customers. The expanded store offers more than 330 styles, along with additional trial rooms and self-checkout counters. It also introduces UTme!, a service that allows customers to create personalised designs on selected UNIQLO products. Customers can also use the RE.UNIQLO Donation Box to donate pre-owned clothing as part of the brand's clothing reuse and recycling initiatives. The store's product range includes UNIQLO's 2026 Fall Winter collection, featuring seasonal offerings such as HEATTECH, Cashmere, Extra Fine Merino and Soufflé Yarn. The collection focuses on everyday wear, layering and modern city living.
UNIQLO SM City Marikina reopens with a bigger store and better shopping experience. October 6, 2026 Customers can enjoy exclusive reopening promotions, limited-time offers, and community initiatives as UNIQLO welcomes them back to an expanded store. UNIQLO is pleased to welcome customers back to a bigger and better UNIQLO SM City Marikina as the store reopens on October 2 following the mall's expansion. The newly expanded store features a larger retail space, giving customers a more comfortable shopping environment and easier access to LifeWear essentials designed to improve everyday life. To mark the reopening, UNIQLO SM City Marikina is treating customers to exclusive opening week deals and special giveaways. The first 100 customers who make any purchase and present their UNIQLO App membership will receive a FREE Ensaymada from local favorite Rustic Mornings, while customers with a minimum purchase of PHP 3,000 and a registered UNIQLO App membership will receive one (1) FREE UNIQLO Drawstring Bag. Customers can also take advantage of Limited Offers on a wide selection of LifeWear favorites, including special reopening prices on the Pointelle Long Sleeve Cardigan, now available for just PHP 390 from PHP 990, the Cotton Dobby V-Neck Blouse (Short Sleeve) for only PHP 590 from PHP 1,290, the Mini T-Shirt (Long Sleeve) and the Round Neck Short Sleeve Cardigan for just PHP 590 from PHP 990, and the Milano Ribbed Shirt Collar Cardigan at only PHP 1,490 from PHP 2,490. Other Limited Offers available during the reopening period include: Women's items * AIRism Cotton Short Sleeve T-Shirt, from PHP 790 to PHP 590 * Oxford Boxy Short Sleeve Shirt, from PHP 1,290 to PHP 990 * Cotton Easy Shorts, from PHP 790 to PHP 590 Men's items * AIRism Cotton Oversized Crew Neck T-Shirt, from PHP 790 to PHP 590 * Cotton Linen Short Sleeve Shirt, from PHP 1,290 to PHP 990 * Stretch Easy Shorts, from PHP 790 to PHP 590 Kids' items * AIRism Cotton Striped Crew Neck T-Shirt, from PHP 490 to PHP 390 * AIRism Cotton Graphic Crew Neck T-Shirt, from PHP 490 to PHP 390 Accessories * Quilted Puffy Shoulder Bag, from PHP 1,290 to PHP 590 Continuing to build brighter futures through education in local communities As part of the reopening, UNIQLO partnered with ABS-CBN Foundation to support learners from the Alternative Learning System (ALS) program of Malanday Elementary School. Through its ongoing Supporting Brighter Futures Through Education initiative, funded by the proceeds of select AIRism items, UNIQLO continues to invest in better learning opportunities for underserved communities. Malanday Elementary School becomes the third school supported under the program, following previous classroom-building projects in other communities. The initiative includes a clothing donation drive featuring pre-loved LifeWear items, career talks led by UNIQLO employee volunteers, and donations of tables, chairs, a laptop, monitor, and LED TV, alongside a cash donation to help enhance the students' learning environment. This initiative forms part of UNIQLO's continued commitment to creating a positive impact beyond retail while commemorating the 70th anniversary of Philippines-Japan friendship. Through Japanese innovation, local relevance, and community-focused initiatives, UNIQLO continues to celebrate the enduring ties between the two nations while helping build brighter futures for the next generation. The reopening of UNIQLO SM City Marikina reflects the brand's commitment not only to providing better shopping experiences but also to creating meaningful contributions within the communities it serves. Discover more ways to elevate your everyday style at the newly expanded UNIQLO SM City Marikina starting October 2. For more information, download the UNIQLO App, visit the UNIQLO website, or follow @uniqlophofficial on Facebook and Instagram.