Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing posts rise in H1 revenue and profit

Fast Retailing Group has reported 6.8 percent rise in its first half revenues to 1.2676 trillion yen, while operating profit of 172.9 billion yen (1.56 billion dollars), increased 1.4 percent, and pre-tax profit rose 5.5 percent to 174.2 billion yen (1.57 billion dollars). The company said in a statement that profit attributable to owners of the parent was 114 billion yen (1.03 billion dollars), representing growth of 9.5 percent.