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H&M Opens Experiential Store in Germany

25 October 2019 • By Reuters

25 October 2019 • By Reuters

The boutique offers yoga classes and a cafe with a garden as the Swedish budget chain seeks to revive flagging sales.

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H&M Opens Experiential Store in Germany

The boutique offers yoga classes and a cafe with a garden as the Swedish budget chain seeks to revive flagging sales.

Op-Ed | Fashion's Class Barrier

22 October 2019 • By Chantal Fernandez

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Op-Ed | Fashion's Class Barrier

The financial barriers to entry in America’s fashion system hold back creative talent, argues Chantal Fernandez.

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How to Make Activewear Without Killing the Planet

16 October 2019 • By Amy-Laure Richards

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How to Make Activewear Without Killing the Planet

As demand for activewear booms, so do customer expectations for sustainability. How easy is it for the category to become sustainable? And what compromises do brands have to make?

Fashion’s Long Road to Inclusivity

7 October 2019 • By Sarah Kent

Fashion’s Long Road to Inclusivity

From charges of cultural appropriation to outright racism, the last year has made clear just how far fashion still has to go to become more inclusive. Now, a perfect storm of identity politics, consumer activism and social media may bring about lasting change.

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H&M Earnings Return to Growth After Two-Year Slump

3 October 2019 • By Bloomberg

3 October 2019 • By Bloomberg

A well-received summer collection helped the Swedish retailer boost profitability, with inventory as a proportion to sales falling to 18.5 percent.

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H&M Earnings Return to Growth After Two-Year Slump

A well-received summer collection helped the Swedish retailer boost profitability, with inventory as a proportion to sales falling to 18.5 percent.

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As Fashion Giants Eye Exit From China, One Indonesian Supplier Makes Gains

1 October 2019 • By Bloomberg

1 October 2019 • By Bloomberg

Sri Rejeki Isman PT, which makes apparel for J.C. Penney Walmart and H&M, is fielding calls from other brands looking to diversify their suppliers amid the ongoing US-China trade war.

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As Fashion Giants Eye Exit From China, One Indonesian Supplier Makes Gains

Sri Rejeki Isman PT, which makes apparel for J.C. Penney Walmart and H&M, is fielding calls from other brands looking to diversify their suppliers amid the ongoing US-China trade war.

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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.