Helena Helmersson

H&M’s Troubles in Asia Compound Over ‘Problematic’ Map of Region

4 April 2021 • By Bloomberg

4 April 2021 • By Bloomberg

H&M’s Troubles in Asia Compound Over ‘Problematic’ Map of Region

News & Analysis

Weakened Demand at Stores Signals More Trouble for Garment Suppliers

6 July 2020 • By Reuters

6 July 2020 • By Reuters

With retailers looking to sell old inventory and seasonless basics, new orders for factories in garment hubs like Bangladesh are down by as much as 45 percent compared to last year.

News & Analysis

Weakened Demand at Stores Signals More Trouble for Garment Suppliers

With retailers looking to sell old inventory and seasonless basics, new orders for factories in garment hubs like Bangladesh are down by as much as 45 percent compared to last year.

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Fashion's Sustainability Goals Threatened By the Crisis

7 May 2020 • By Sarah Kent

BoF Professional Exclusive

Fashion's Sustainability Goals Threatened By the Crisis

In the midst of the pandemic, brands are continuing to make big, long-term commitments to environmental and social goals, but with money tight, progress is likely to be fraught.

News & Analysis

H&M’s March Sales Fall 49% Amid Covid-19 Outbreak

3 April 2020 • By Reuters

3 April 2020 • By Reuters

The pandemic has forced H&M to temporarily close most of its stores, flag big layoffs and scrap its annual dividend.

News & Analysis

H&M’s March Sales Fall 49% Amid Covid-19 Outbreak

The pandemic has forced H&M to temporarily close most of its stores, flag big layoffs and scrap its annual dividend.

News & Analysis

H&M Group Reports Dramatic Sales Decline in China as It Closes More Stores in Europe

16 March 2020 • By Sarah Kent

16 March 2020 • By Sarah Kent

The fast fashion giant is grappling with a significant business slowdown in China and has temporarily shuttered stores in Italy, France and Spain, as governments act to contain the spread of Covid-19.

News & Analysis

H&M Group Reports Dramatic Sales Decline in China as It Closes More Stores in Europe

The fast fashion giant is grappling with a significant business slowdown in China and has temporarily shuttered stores in Italy, France and Spain, as governments act to contain the spread of Covid-19.

Power Moves | H&M Announces New CEO, Levi’s Adds to Board of Directors

30 January 2020 • By Rachel Deeley

This week, Karl-Johan Persson steps down as H&M CEO, while Levi’s appoints a data scientist from Apple to its board.

Power Moves | H&M Announces New CEO, Levi’s Adds to Board of Directors

This week, Karl-Johan Persson steps down as H&M CEO, while Levi’s appoints a data scientist from Apple to its board.

The Year Fashion Woke Up

19 December 2014 • By BoF Team

19 December 2014 • By BoF Team

This year, ethics and sustainability finally became a priority for a range of influential players, from major high street retailers to luxury conglomerates.

The Year Fashion Woke Up

This year, ethics and sustainability finally became a priority for a range of influential players, from major high street retailers to luxury conglomerates.