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International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research

Table 1 Similarities and differences between Giordano, Uniqlo, and Global fast fashion brands

From: Asian apparel brands’ Internationalization: the application of theories to the cases of Giordano and Uniqlo

Similarities/differences

Asian fashion brands (Giordano & Uniqlo)

Global fast fashion brands (e.g., Zara)

Differences

Product design

Basic quality apparel

Trendy apparel following the latest fashion

Product assortment

Narrow-and-deep assortment: Small variety of styles but large quantity in each style

Broad-and-shallow assortment: Large variety of styles but small quantity in each style

Similarity

Supply chain system

Integrated supply chain system which controls the whole stages from manufacturing to distribution

  1. Source: Developed by authors.