All H&M (Hennes & Mauritz) articles – Page 18
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NewsH&M demands tough lease terms
Swedish fashion retailer H&M is understood to have drawn up a list of tough demands on UK landlords which has sent ripples through the retail property sector.
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H&M opens first shop in Latin America
Swedish fashion retailer H&M has opened its first shop in Latin America in Mexico, at Centro Santa Fe mall.The 45,000 sq ft flagship is the first H&M store to have a Quality Lab. The lab will feature extensive product testing, such as washing and safety, which will be carried out ...
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H&M opens first store in Thailand
Swedish fashion retailer H&M has opened its first store in Thailand. The shop is in Bangkok at the Siam Paragon mall.The 34,400 sq ft shop stocks H&M’s complete range. The retailer plans to open two more stores in Bangkok. H&M in Thailand is operated by Hthai (Thailand).
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Why Esprit and H&M fail to match Inditex’s growth
It has been a mixed couple of weeks for some of the leading global fashion chains. Inditex continued its stellar performance with half-year profits jumping by almost a third as it sustained growth in sluggish economies in both Western Europe and emerging markets.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Exploring international retail expansion
Retailers are increasingly exploring international expansion, but securing the right property portfolio abroad brings unique challenges. Gina Lovett reports on developments in key global markets.
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H&M plans South American flagship
Swedish clothing retailer H&M plans to open its first store in South America in the first half of 2013.The store will be a full flagship located at the Costanera Center shopping mall in Santiago.H&M chief executive Karl-Johan Persson said: “It is our first step into the Southern Hemisphere, and we ...
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OpinionComment: A true brand is more than a fascia
Many aspire to be a truly successful brand but very few succeed.
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H&M to open first Malaysian store
Swedish fashion retailer H&M will open its first Malaysian store in Kuala Lumpur on 20 September.The new 36,000 sq ft store will offer the latest collections for women, men and children. A second store is due to open in the city’s new Setia City Mall later this year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Top 10 celebrity fashion tie-ups
As Sir Philip Green aims to emulate the success of the infamous Topshop Kate Moss range with the launch of The Kardashian Kollection - selling the wares of Kim et al - in Dorothy Perkins and BHS, Retail Week takes a look at some of the most memorable celebrity fashion tie-ups over the years
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H&M to close flagship Hong Kong store
Swedish fashion retailer H&M plans to close its flagship store in Hong Kong, according to the The Wall Street Journal.The 30,000 sq ft shop will shut in autumn 2013 and be replaced by one operated by rival clothing retailer Zara.H&M spokeswoman Cher Chui said the retailer had been unable to ...
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GalleryStore gallery: Westfield limbers up for the Olympics
As the start of the Olympics nears, John Ryan visits Westfield Stratford City to see how retailers are gearing up for the big event.
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GalleryIn pictures: H&M's pop up sportswear store
H&M today launched its first sportswear pop up shop in St Martins Courtyard, Covent Garden.
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AnalysisConsumer insight: Gap in the over 60s retail market
The UK’s population is ageing, making the over-60s an increasingly important consumer market. Rebecca Thomson meets consumers from that generation to find out how they shop, what the industry needs to improve and which retailers are winning their custom.
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NewsH&M profits boosted by fashion collaborations
Fashion retailer H&M has posted quarterly profits above expectations driven by its spring collections.
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NewsIn pictures: BT Retail Week Technology Awards winners announced
Congratulations to all the winners of the BT Retail Week Technology Awards, which were presented at The Lancaster in London last night.
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AnalysisThe changing face of fashion retail
Fashion has come a long way in 20 years, as the rise of online and Asian manufacturing drove significant change. Rebecca Thomson charts the trends that have changed the sector.
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NewsH&M to collaborate with Maison Martin Margiela
Fashion giant H&M has revealed its next collaboration will be with French fashion house Maison Martin Margiela.
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NewsH&M to open Olympic pop-up sportswear stores
Swedish fashion retailer H&M is to open two sportswear only pop-up stores to coincide with the London Olympics.
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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 ...