H&M

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H&M Sales Growth Slows

16 September 2019 • By Bloomberg

16 September 2019 • By Bloomberg

The Swedish retailer has been trying to reduce its high inventory level, which stood at $4.2 billion at the end of June.

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H&M Sales Growth Slows

The Swedish retailer has been trying to reduce its high inventory level, which stood at $4.2 billion at the end of June.

The BoF Podcast: Inside H&M’s $4 Billion Inventory Challenge

2 August 2019 • By BoF Team

2 August 2019 • By BoF Team

Listen to BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Sarah Kent in conversation with John Thorbeck, chairman of Chainge Capital, as they discuss the challenges of inventory facing H&M, its competitors and the wider fashion industry.

The BoF Podcast: Inside H&M’s $4 Billion Inventory Challenge

Listen to BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Sarah Kent in conversation with John Thorbeck, chairman of Chainge Capital, as they discuss the challenges of inventory facing H&M, its competitors and the wider fashion industry.

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H&M Shares Jump as Early Summer Sales Shine

27 June 2019 • By Reuters

27 June 2019 • By Reuters

June sales were up 12 percent for the world's second-biggest fashion retailer, beating analyst forecasts. Second quarter sales were up 11 percent, beating Inditex's 10 percent.

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H&M Shares Jump as Early Summer Sales Shine

June sales were up 12 percent for the world's second-biggest fashion retailer, beating analyst forecasts. Second quarter sales were up 11 percent, beating Inditex's 10 percent.

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H&M First-Quarter Earnings Beat Estimates on Fewer Discounts

29 March 2019 • By Bloomberg

29 March 2019 • By Bloomberg

Pretax profit fell 17 percent to 1.04 billion Swedish krona ($112 million) despite the retailer introducing new products at lower prices to try to avoid massive discounts later.

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H&M First-Quarter Earnings Beat Estimates on Fewer Discounts

Pretax profit fell 17 percent to 1.04 billion Swedish krona ($112 million) despite the retailer introducing new products at lower prices to try to avoid massive discounts later.

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Fashion Prepares for Brexit Disaster

14 February 2019 • By Sarah Kent

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Fashion Prepares for Brexit Disaster

Thursday's debate left Britain in Brexit gridlock. While no deal may yet be averted, fashion giants from Kering to Burberry have started planning for worst-case scenarios.

The BoF Podcast: Christopher Wylie and Arti Zeighami: 'Data Doesn’t Have to Be Evil'

12 February 2019 • By BoF Team

12 February 2019 • By BoF Team

The Cambridge Analytica whistleblower discussed the way H&M can use artificial intelligence to curb waste production and his new role at the fast-fashion giant.

The BoF Podcast: Christopher Wylie and Arti Zeighami: 'Data Doesn’t Have to Be Evil'

The Cambridge Analytica whistleblower discussed the way H&M can use artificial intelligence to curb waste production and his new role at the fast-fashion giant.

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Online Clothing Retailers Hunt for Better Fit to Cut Costly Returns

21 December 2018 • By Reuters

21 December 2018 • By Reuters

Almost a third of shoes and clothes from brands like Adidas and Zalando are bigger or smaller than the size on the label indicates, according to fitting models.

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Online Clothing Retailers Hunt for Better Fit to Cut Costly Returns

Almost a third of shoes and clothes from brands like Adidas and Zalando are bigger or smaller than the size on the label indicates, according to fitting models.

H&M Backs AI-Powered Men’s E-tailer Thread

16 October 2018 • By Sarah Shannon

16 October 2018 • By Sarah Shannon

The London-based men’s personal styling service has raised a $22 million Series B round led by H&M’s venture arm.

H&M Backs AI-Powered Men’s E-tailer Thread

The London-based men’s personal styling service has raised a $22 million Series B round led by H&M’s venture arm.

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H&M Shares Rise Despite Profits Falling

27 September 2018 • By Bloomberg

27 September 2018 • By Bloomberg

Swedish retailer reported a 19 percent fall in operating profit due to inventory issues, yet the company's shares jumped 13 percent.

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H&M Shares Rise Despite Profits Falling

Swedish retailer reported a 19 percent fall in operating profit due to inventory issues, yet the company's shares jumped 13 percent.

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Family Matters: The Pros and Cons of Clan-Run Companies

21 May 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

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Family Matters: The Pros and Cons of Clan-Run Companies

From Hermès and LVMH to H&M and Ralph Lauren, family control can be a benefit — or a liability.