All H&M (Hennes & Mauritz) articles – Page 18
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NewsH&M boss calls for annual Bangladeshi minimum wage revision
Fashion giant H&M has called for annual revisions of the minimum wage in Bangladesh to quell worker unrest following the Rana Plaza collapse.
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NewsBangladesh tragedy won't affect most shoppers' fashion decisions
Nearly half of consumers will not change their shopping habits as a result of the Bangladesh factory collapse, a study conducted for Retail Week has shown.
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NewsPrimark and Inditex sign fire safety code following Bangladesh tragedy
Value fashion chain Primark and Zara owner Inditex have joined H&M in committing to signing a new fire and building safety code in Bangladesh, following the collapse of the Rana Plaza building, which has so far killed 1,100 people.
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NewsH&M signs Bangladesh Fire and Building Safety code in wake of Rana Plaza collapse
H&M has committed to the new Fire and Building Safety accord for Bangladesh as the death toll for the Rana Plaza factory collapse passes 1,100.
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GalleryStore gallery: Bullring shopping centre boosts Birmingham’s retail offer
Birmingham city’s Bullring shopping centre and locality add up to an impressive offer and a retail destination.
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H&M moves closer to Indian debut
H&M is moving closer to its Indian debut.Having consulted the Indian government, the value fashion retail giant is likely to propose an initial investment of around INR700 crore (£85m) in the country. H&M said it would comply with the investment rules for single-brand retailing, including the mandatory 30% local sourcing, ...
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Analysis: How retailers can cope with ongoing weather storms
Debenhams has blamed a drop in profits on unseasonable weather, but what can retailers do to battle against the elements as they have this winter?
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: H&M Conscious Collection
H&M has once again turned to the power of celebrity to promote its wares, but its new ad’s eye-catching visuals are what really sets it apart from the competition.
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AnalysisAnalysis: H&M’s new fashion format & Other Stories
A new fascia from H&M has landed on Regent Street that fills a gap for the affluent, young, metropolitan female.
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H&M suffers lower than expected first-quarter sales
Fast-fashion retailer H&M said its first-quarter sales did not reach expectations because of unfavourable weather and a tough economic climate.In the three months to February 28 sales increased 6%. However, when taking into account calendar and currency effects, sales rose 2% to SEK28.39bn (£2.87bn). Like-for-like sales fell 3% in the ...
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NewsGlobal pop star Beyoncé is the new face of fashion retailer H&M
Global pop star Beyoncé is the new face of Swedish fashion retailer H&M and will appear in television and print ads for the retailer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: There’s more than one way to keep the tills ringing
Tesco turned up the pressure on price again this week with its Price Promise scheme. But price isn’t everything.
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OpinionComment: & Other Stories - the next big thing in fashion retail?
Last week saw the global debut of & Other Stories, a new fashion format from H&M, and there was a lot of excitement.
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GalleryStore gallery: New H&M format & Other Stories opens on Regent Street
London’s Regent Street scores a retail global first this morning as new H&M format & Other Stories opens its doors at 12pm.
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OpinionComment: New fascia & Other Stories will broaden H&M's appeal
& Other Stories cements H&M’s fashion forward stance but widens its pricing architecture away from the value end of the market – attracting shoppers with higher disposable incomes.
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H&M reportedly in discussions to open first store in the Philippines
H&M is reportedly in discussions to open its first stores in the Philippines.The Swedish fashion retailer is in negotiations with local franchisor SM Retail, although talks are believed to still be in the early stages.If an agreement is signed, it would be SM’s third major global clothing brand after Forever ...
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H&M considers India store openings
H&M is considering opening stores in India to tap into growing opportunities after recent government liberalisation measures.H&M said it was preparing to apply to launch wholly owned subsidiaries in the country. It aims to cater for a growing urban middle-class keen for Western-lifestyle products. In a statement released by the ...
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NewsMarks & Spencer loses clothing market share to Primark and Zara
Marks & Spencer lost more ground to its fashion rivals Primark and Zara over January, according to data from Kantar Worldpanel.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The retailers’ pursuit for favourable UK lease terms
Fashion giant H&M is reported to have challenged the status quo last year with a hefty set of lease demands. How will landlords respond?
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NewsH&M new brand & Other Stories to make worldwide debut in London
H&M’s new fascia & Other Stories is to make its global debut on London’s Regent Street next month as the Swedish fashion giant relaunches its Oxford Street store.