Hennes and Mauritz news and archive

H&M says Q1’s results “prove turnaround plan is working”

New York - Hennes and Mauritz’s first-quarter results beat expectations on profit and margin, which was argued by the retailer as proof that its turnaround strategy is working. The world’s second-largest clothing retailer reported pre-tax profit of 1.04 billion Swedish crowns for the quarter to February 28, 2019. Although that fell short of the...

Fashion

H&M Conscious Exclusive x Musée des Arts Décoratifs

Swedish fast-fashion retailer H&M has teamed up with the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in the Palais du Louvre in Paris for it's latest Conscious Exclusive. The H&M Conscious Exclusive 2016 collection was inspired by the museum's fashion and art archives. The design team worked closely with the museum, delving into the collections of archival...

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HSI and H&M Unite to Improve Animal Welfare within the Industry

London - Swedish fast-fashion chain H&M is on a new mission to ensure the ethical treatment of animals becomes a priority in the fashion industry together with the Humane Society International (HSI). Together with the global animal rights' organization the Humane Society International, H&M has developed a series of animal welfare pledges to...

Retail

H&M prepares to hire thousands of new employees ahead of US expansion

H&M has thrown its doors open for the stampede of new recruits it aims hire ahead of its rapid expansion push in the US. In order to attract the right calibre of employees H&M has launched its first-ever national recruiting campaign, named 'Place of Possible,' targeted at young individuals seeking to start a career in the fashion industry. The...

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Ximon Lee named the winner of H&M Design Award 2015

H&M has crowned Chinese designer Ximon Lee the winner of it's 2015 Design Award, as the young designer becomes the first men's wear designer to win the award. Not only has the 24 year old Parsons graduate won a cash prize of 50,000 euros, but in addition he will also receive guidance from a H&M mentor and has been given the opportunity to...

Fashion

H&M and David Beckham launch the new wardrobe for men

Victoria Beckham has undoubtedly brought out something of a fashionista, or stylist at the very least in her husband David Beckham, who has announced the expansion of his partnership with Swedish fast-fashion retailer H&M. For the upcoming Spring 2015 collection, Beckham has been asked to select his favourite men's wear pieces from the Modern...

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H&M among 37 firms called out for not paying employees minimum wage

Swedish fashion giant H&M is listed among the 37 firms which have been 'named and shamed' by the government for failing to pay hundreds of UK staff the national minimum wage. The list is said to be the biggest group of firms caught by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. H&M was exposed and then fined 51,000 pounds by HM Revenue...