H&M profits rise as new chief executive appointed

H&M's new store at Westfield

H&M posted profit after financial items up 11% to SEK17.39bn on net sales that were also ahead 11% to SEK232.76bn.

H&M also reported that fourth-quarter sales in the UK rose 3%.

Stefan Persson will be succeed as chair by Karl-Johan Persson, who in turn will hand over the reins to Helena Helmersson as chief executive.

 

Already have an account?

Want to read more?

Register for LIMITED guest access

Register now

Get premium access

£5 A MONTH for 3 months

Subscribe now