H&M

H&M Says Tech Investments Helped Sales Climb 12%
H&M Says Tech Investments Helped Sales Climb 12%
March 30, 2023  |  Retail

Clothing retailer H&M saw sales rise in its latest quarter, while also posting a surprise profit. The Swedish fast-fashion chain announced in a Thursday (March...

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H&M Reports Small Uptick in Sales Amid Fast Fashion Fight
H&M Reports Small Uptick in Sales Amid Fast Fashion Fight
March 15, 2023  |  Retail

Fast fashion brand H&M saw a slight increase in sales as it faces increased competition in the crowded sector. The Swedish company on Wednesday (March...

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Sustainable Fast Fashion Underpins New H&M Pre-Loved Store on thredUP
Sustainable Fast Fashion Underpins New H&M Pre-Loved Store on thredUP
March 14, 2023  |  Retail

The fast-fashion wars are opening an unlikely new front — the resale space — as retailer H&M and fashion reCommerce platform thredUP disclosed a new partnership...

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What Zara and H&M Are Getting Wrong About Charging for Returns
What Zara and H&M Are Getting Wrong About Charging for Returns
March 06, 2023  |  Retail

If declining sales and the continued stress to keep bottom lines healthy were not enough pressure already, retailers are today faced with another key challenge...

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Shein Sees Its Fast Fashion Sales Eclipsing Zara and H&M Combined
Shein Sees Its Fast Fashion Sales Eclipsing Zara and H&M Combined
February 17, 2023  |  Retail

Shein is reportedly telling investors that it plans to double its revenue by 2025. The Financial Times (FT) reported Friday (Feb. 17) that the online...

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H&M Earnings Slump as Fast-Fashion’s Four-Way Fight Takes a Toll
H&M Earnings Slump as Fast-Fashion’s Four-Way Fight Takes a Toll
January 27, 2023  |  Retail

The fast-fashion wars got intense in 2022 as relative newcomer Shein outpaced a competitive set, including H&M, Uniqlo and Zara, setting up a battle for...

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Fast-Fashion Giant H&M’s Sales Reflect New Competition
Fast-Fashion Giant H&M’s Sales Reflect New Competition
December 15, 2022  |  Retail

H&M’s struggles continued this week with sales figures suggesting increased pressure from fast-fashion rivals. The Swedish retailer said Thursday (Dec. 15) that net sales for...

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Weak Consumer Demand Fuels Retail Closures Across Europe
Weak Consumer Demand Fuels Retail Closures Across Europe
December 12, 2022  |  Retail

Weak sales have driven a wave of retail closures across Europe. In October, for example, Germany’s Federal Statistical Office reported a 2.8% decline in retail...

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Shein Closing in on Europe’s Fast-Fashion Giants Zara and H&M
Shein Closing in on Europe’s Fast-Fashion Giants Zara and H&M
October 28, 2022  |  Retail

Fast-fashion retailer Shein is reportedly generating revenue at a rate that is putting it close to that of its rivals, H&M and Zara. The online...

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