All H&M (Hennes & Mauritz) articles – Page 20
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H&M plans to increase sourcing from Bangladesh
H&M plans to source more products from Bangladesh, although unrest there present a hurdle to expansion. The fashion retailer sources approximately 25% of its products from the country and aims to increase the figure significantly. H&M plans to use its influence to apply pressure to its suppliers in Bangladesh to ...
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H&M draws criticism for featuring ‘super-tanned bodies’ in swimwear ad
Clothing retailer H&M drew criticism after featuring ‘super-tanned bodies’ in its new swimwear campaign. The ads – which portray brightly coloured swimwear on a heavily tanned model – caused media consternation in countries where the adverts are shown.A cancer awareness organisation in Switzerland claimed H&M’s adverts have undermined its own ...
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AnalysisJohn Lewis and Temperley: Why collaborations help retailers
John Lewis’ new project with Alice Temperley is the latest in a long line of partnerships between retailers and designers – with M&S teaming up with Terence Conran and H&M signing up a collection of big names, the trend shows no sign of going away.
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AnalysisH&M’s brand new approach
The fashion giant’s plan for a new premium fascia will open the door to a broader customer base.
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NewsH&M considers launching premium fascia in the UK
Swedish fashion giant H&M is considering the UK for the global launch of its planned new upmarket fascia “&Other Stories”.
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NewsH&M confirms new chain will be called "& Other Stories"
The new brand of stores from the Swedish fast fashion chain H&M is to be called & Other Stories, a spokesman confirmed.
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AnalysisValue Fashion: Surviving in a tough sector
Following years of unstoppable growth, the value sector is now beset by high costs and falling sales volumes. Rebecca Thomson considers whether the hurdles can be cleared.
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AnalysisInditex to invest £795m in 500 new stores worldwide
On the back of strong 2011 results, Spanish clothing retailer Inditex has revealed capital expenditure of around E950m (£795m) for 2012 as the retailer plans to open about 500 new stores across the globe to take its total past 6,000.
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NewsH&M is to launch a new upmarket fascia next year
H&M is to launch a new fascia premium next year.
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H&M to open Cos store in Warsaw
Clothing retailer H&M has revealed it will open a Cos store in Warsaw, Poland, this summer.It will be in the Mysia 3 development near the central Wolf Bracka district. Trading from two floors and 5,382 sq ft, it will carry the full collection – women’s, men’s and childrenswear.There are 46 ...
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NewsMarni and H&M collaboration draws crowds
The Marni and H&M tie-up has shoppers queuing to snap up the limited edition range.
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AnalysisThe big picture of development
The scale of development in the UK and the rest of Europe is polarising. With a handful of plans for mega schemes in the pipeline, and other boutique and niche projects being pushed forward, Mark Faithfull considers whether the middle ground has been squeezed out.
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NewsCheap Monday opens first UK standalone
H&M-owned brand Cheap Monday is to open its first standalone UK shop today on London’s Carnaby Street.
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AnalysisWhat price is right?
Consumer confidence is low and the battle for spend intense, retailers are slashing prices in a bid to attract shoppers. But is this the optimum pricing strategy, asks Rebecca Thomson.
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H&M reports fouth quarter sales increase
H&M has reported its results for the fourth quarter and 2011. For the full year, H&M’s sales including VAT increased 8% in local currencies. However, sales in krona were hit by currency translation effects. Net sales reached SEK110bn (£10.4bn) while gross profit amounted to SEK66.15m (£6.2m), corresponding to a gross ...
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AnalysisIndia’s historic reforms will draw international players
The Indian cabinet has passed the bill on foreign direct investment (FDI) and agreed to allow 51% holdings in multi-brand and 100% in single-brand retail, making it one of the biggest economic reforms in the country’s history.
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NewsVideo: H&M to launch Marni collection
H&M is to launch a Marni collection in around 260 stores next March, as well as being sold online.
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OpinionThe move out of town
Bright spots may be hard to find in the retail sector at the moment, but those involved in retail parks can claim that this is one of them
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AnalysisAnalysis: The out-of-town fashion set
Some fashion retailers are mixing things up and turning to retail parks for store growth. Is this a trend that will increase? Rebecca Thomson examines the shift and asks if it will last.
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NewsNew West End Company launches Secret Sales Spy to help bargain savvy shoppers
The New West End Company has launched its Secret Sales Spy initiative to help guide shoppers to the best promotions in the area today.