H&M
This coverage examines H&M’s operations and performance within the UK retail sector. Reporting highlights store openings and closures, sustainability initiatives, marketing campaigns, collaborations, and changes to executive leadership — all with a focus on how these developments impact sales, brand positioning, and market share. The content is curated for retail managers, brand executives, and professionals navigating competitive fashion retail environments.
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Jul- 2025 -7 JulyClothing & Shoes
H&M latest retailer to trial staff body cameras
H&M has started trialling body-worn cameras for its staff in the UK as retailers seek to address rising levels of theft and violence in stores. According to This is Money, the Swedish fashion retailer is testing the equipment at branches in Edinburgh, Wood Green and Beckton in London. It follows…
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Jun- 2025 -27 JuneFeatures
Has homeware become a fast fashion rite of passage?
This summer marks a bold new chapter in Primark’s retail journey, as the brand opens its first standalone Home store in Great Britain at Trafford Palazzo in Manchester. Following the success of its debut Home concept in Belfast, this 11,900 sq. ft, two-floor space aims to bring the full breadth…
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26 JuneClothing & Shoes
H&M profits fall in Q2 amid rising costs
H&M has seen its operating profits fall to SEK 5.9bn (£465m) in Q2, down from SEK 7.1bn (£560m) the prior year, as the group was hit by higher costs, store closures and lower sales. Over the period, net sales fell from SEK 59.6bn (£4.59bn) to SEK 56.7bn (£4.37bn) despite a…
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Mar- 2025 -27 MarchClothing & Shoes
H&M Q1 profits drop amid ‘external market pressures’
H&M has seen its operating profit drop 42% to SEK 1.2bn (£95m) for the three months ended 28 February 2025, down from SEK 2.1bn (£160m) in the same period last year. The Swedish retailer stated that this drop was due to external pressures, including challenging macroeconomic conditions, which were compounded…
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Jan- 2025 -30 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
H&M FY profits rise despite weaker Q4 sales
H&M boss Daniel Ervér has said the Swedish retailer is “on track” as it revealed FY operating profits in the year to Nov 30 jumped 28% to SEK 17.3bn (£1.2bn). It comes as quarterly sales were SEK 62.19bn (£4.53bn), up 3% in local currencies but lower than analysts predicted. H&M…
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Sep- 2024 -26 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
H&M lowers profit target as sales flatline in Q3
H&M has revealed that it does not expect to hit its profit margin of 10% which it forecast for the full year as it posted flat net sales of SEK59bn (£4.35bn) for the three months ended 31 August 2024. Its operating profit in the third quarter dropped 26% to SEK3.5bn…
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6 SeptemberHigh Street
H&M revives Cheap Monday with new collection
H&M has announced the relaunch of Cheap Monday with a new denim collection featuring American artist Nessa Barrett. As a result of this, Asos has become one of the exclusive retailers of the brand originally established in 2004. The new Cheap Monday collection will feature an assortment of denim, from…
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Jan- 2024 -31 JanuaryNews
H&M announces new CEO as Q4 sales dip
H&M has today (31 January) announced the appointment of its new CEO, Daniel Ervér, as the group struggled to maintain profitability in Q4 2023. Former CEO Helena Helmersson has decided to step down after four years, saying that the role has been personally demanding, although leaving the position has not…
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Sep- 2023 -27 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
H&M profits surge 61% as cost-saving measures bear fruit
H&M has announced that its profit after tax rose 61% to SEK 7bn (£524m) for the nine months ended 31 August 2023. Furthermore, its gross profit increased to SEK 87bn (£6.5bn) which corresponds to a gross margin of 50.3%. The company’s operating profit increased to SEK 10.2bn (£764m), corresponding to…
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25 SeptemberNews
H&M makes U-turn over in-store return fee
H&M has recently decided not to charge customers a processing fee of £1.99 for online returns made in store, according to the BBC. Last week it was reported that customers were to pay the fee in order to return parcels both in store and online. Now, the retailer has updated…
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