UNIQLO is a Japanese clothing retail chain founded in 1974 with headquarters in Tokyo. It has over 800 stores in Japan and is expanding internationally, now with over 100 stores in China, 65 in Korea, and 3 in the US. While UNIQLO never displays its logo prominently, it has gained popularity through high quality, affordable basic apparel and its "Heattech" line of functional underwear. As it expands globally, UNIQLO faces opportunities but also threats of intensive competition in new markets where it has low market share.