Uniqlo in Japan cancels a planned price increase for basic socks after customer outcry, reversing the change for a frequently bought item. Multiple outlets report that the retailer had intended to raise the price to ¥390 per pair, but then kept the existing pricing.
The decision comes amid broader cost pressures in Japan. Business of Fashion frames the move as reflecting how persistent inflation squeezes household budgets, while Japan Times notes Uniqlo had announced wider price hikes earlier in the month for clothing products. Free Malaysia Today adds specific details on the pricing Uniqlo kept for socks, including the per-pair cost and a multi-pack option.
Across the coverage, outlets largely align on the core facts: Uniqlo planned a sock price rise, faced backlash from shoppers, and then reversed it. They differ mainly in the emphasis—some highlight inflation pressures, while others focus on the earlier announcement of broader clothing price hikes or provide the exact sock prices.
