All H&M (Hennes & Mauritz) articles – Page 7
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NewsH&M to sell third-party brands in strategic shift
H&M is to pilot selling products from external brands as it plots moves to compete more directly with the likes of Asos and Zalando.
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CartoonRetail cartoon: H&M ramps up the pressure on landlords
Patrick Blower’s take on H&M group’s aggressive rents stance with landlords
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NewsH&M squares up to landlords with aggressive rents stance
H&M has butted heads with landlords after demanding that new rent agreements deduct returns from revenue.
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NewsInditex among signatories for ‘Fashion Pact’ sustainability initiative
Inditex is one of 32 businesses that has signed up to the ‘Fashion Pact’ initiative, created to “champion environmental sustainability” in fashion.
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OpinionRichard Hyman: Home is an expensive distraction for fashion retailers
As a throng of fashion retailers push into homewares, retail expert Richard Hyman argues they are chasing fool’s gold and should stick to the knitting.
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DataData: Nearly two-thirds of shoppers back 1p fashion tax
Over half of shoppers say they would be prepared to pay a penny tax on fashion purchases to bolster the sector’s sustainability credentials.
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Future LeadersFive ways to thrive in the circular economy
With the emphasis now firmly on sustainable retailing, Accenture’s Lynda Petherick examines five companies whose business models add to the $4.5trn circular economy.
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GalleryIn pictures: H&M beds in on Regent Street with homeware concept
H&M Home has opened a flagship store on Regent Street complete with in-store florist, café and event area.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How to make a store feel 'local'
How can retailers make a store feel tailored to its location? John Ryan looks at retailers getting it right, and those getting it wrong.
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AnalysisWhy H&M has hired Cambridge Analytica whistleblower
H&M last week confirmed it had hired former Cambridge Analytica whistleblower Christopher Wylie. Is it a masterstroke or a PR ploy?
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NewsH&M profits slump in 'challenging' year
H&M has suffered a slump in full-year earnings after what its chief executive described as a “challenging year”.
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NewsH&M hires Cambridge Analytica whistleblower
H&M has hired the Cambridge Analytica whistleblower to help it analyse data and use AI to gain a better understanding of what its customer wants.
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OpinionOpinion: Ethical consumerism has gone from fad to mainstream
Another Veganuary is upon us, where those who know the difference between a vegan and a Venusian try to add more of the green side to their diet for at least a month.
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NewsH&M records fourth-quarter sales increase
H&M posted a rise in sales in its final financial quarter but did not provide guidance on its full-year profit expectations.
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OpinionHow far can brands shift direction without alienating customers?
Back in the dim and distant past, C&A sold fashion in the UK and was generally reckoned to be pretty good at turning a cut-price penny.
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GalleryStore Gallery: The best Christmas window displays
Although Christmas has lost its shine for many retailers this year, shop windows have kept their sparkle. Here are some of the high street highlights.
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GalleryH&M's new concept store – nothing like your average H&M
A new-look H&M has opened in west London that may be aimed at a more mature shopper, or perhaps intends to alter the perceptions of its existing customers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can retailers build a global business?
As Kingfisher becomes the latest in a long line of retailers to beat a retreat from international markets, we ask: how do you make it work overseas?
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GalleryIn pictures: H&M Home at Westfield London
H&M has opened its first standalone home store in the UK at Westfield London in Shepherd’s Bush.
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NewsH&M hires new UK boss as Duarte takes global role
H&M has hired a new boss of its UK and Ireland division following the promotion of Carlos Duarte to global head of sales and operations.