#272 - Uniqlo defends decision to stay in Russia & Gojek driver clashes with dog owner about cancellation of ride

Against the overwhelming trend of corporations pulling out of or cutting business ties with Russia, Uniqlo doubled down on its decision to keep its almost-50 stores open in the country. The CEO even justified the decision by stating that clothing is a basic human need. Does their explanation have any merit? Closer to home, a pair of dog owners refused to cancel their Gojek booking after the driver rejected them because of their pets. He filmed their heated interaction, which has since gone viral and has divided opinion online. Who’s in the wrong?Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts - https://folklory.com/Find us here!Our YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussionsYLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwuOur YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviewsOur YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcastWatch our new sci-fi comedy MARS POIYI SERNTHUTTOM here!Uniqlo defends decision to stay in RussiaUniqlo keeps Russian shops open as clothes a 'necessity' - BBC NewsWhat a business sticking with Russia ought to mean | ReutersInternational firms are facing louder calls to quit Russia - here's why brands like Starbucks, KFC, and Uniqlo are choosing to stayFast Retailing Defiant As It Keeps Russian Uniqlo Stores OpenCoca-Cola, Pepsi say they will halt business in Russia - CNANetflix, TikTok, Samsung, Others Exit RussiaOver 300 Companies Have Withdrawn from Russia - But Some Remain | Yale School of ManagementGojek driver clashes with dog owner about cancellation of rideAngry Gojek driver insists dog owner cancel his ride, for booking the 'wrong service'. He refuses. Who is right?One Shiok CommentPost by Kumarbabu1919Comment by u/kosherjellyfishOne Shiok ThingI saw Roberto Carlos play Sunday league... & it was gloriously sh*tMasquerade on Netflix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.