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H&M First-Quarter Earnings Beat Estimates on Fewer Discounts

Pretax profit fell 17 percent to 1.04 billion Swedish krona ($112 million) despite the retailer introducing new products at lower prices to try to avoid massive discounts later.

Retail

H&M First-Quarter Earnings Beat Estimates on Fewer Discounts

Pretax profit fell 17 percent to 1.04 billion Swedish krona ($112 million) despite the retailer introducing new products at lower prices to try to avoid massive discounts later.


Retail

The Week Ahead: UK Faces Brexit Crunch Time. Again.

This week, everyone will be talking about Brexit, Galeries Lafayette's opening against the backdrop of the Yellow Vest protests in Paris and H&M's latest earnings report. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Retail

The Week Ahead: UK Faces Brexit Crunch Time. Again.

This week, everyone will be talking about Brexit, Galeries Lafayette's opening against the backdrop of the Yellow Vest protests in Paris and H&M's latest earnings report. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Financial Markets

H&M Sales Rise for Third Straight Quarter

The world's second-biggest fashion retailer's net sales were up 10 percent to $5.49 billion versus expectations for an eight percent rise.

Financial Markets

H&M Sales Rise for Third Straight Quarter

The world's second-biggest fashion retailer's net sales were up 10 percent to $5.49 billion versus expectations for an eight percent rise.


News & Analysis

Klarna Plans Larger External Fundraising in 2019

Expectations that the payment service firm will go public have grown since the company doubled down on growth last year.

News & Analysis

Klarna Plans Larger External Fundraising in 2019

Expectations that the payment service firm will go public have grown since the company doubled down on growth last year.


News & Analysis

6 Years After Rana Plaza, Worker Safety Is Under Threat in Bangladesh Again

Bangladesh’s deadly Rana Plaza disaster in 2013 sparked an unprecedented effort to improve worker conditions, but life for the country’s garment workers remains difficult and now the industry’s flagship safety initiative is under threat.

News & Analysis

6 Years After Rana Plaza, Worker Safety Is Under Threat in Bangladesh Again

Bangladesh’s deadly Rana Plaza disaster in 2013 sparked an unprecedented effort to improve worker conditions, but life for the country’s garment workers remains difficult and now the industry’s flagship safety initiative is under threat.


Luxury

Fashion Prepares for Brexit Disaster

Thursday's debate left Britain in Brexit gridlock. While no deal may yet be averted, fashion giants from Kering to Burberry have started planning for worst-case scenarios.

Luxury

Fashion Prepares for Brexit Disaster

Thursday's debate left Britain in Brexit gridlock. While no deal may yet be averted, fashion giants from Kering to Burberry have started planning for worst-case scenarios.


Technology

The BoF Podcast: Christopher Wylie and Arti Zeighami: ‘Data Doesn’t Have to Be Evil’

The Cambridge Analytica whistleblower discussed the way H&M can use artificial intelligence to curb waste production and his new role at the fast-fashion giant.

Technology

The BoF Podcast: Christopher Wylie and Arti Zeighami: ‘Data Doesn’t Have to Be Evil’

The Cambridge Analytica whistleblower discussed the way H&M can use artificial intelligence to curb waste production and his new role at the fast-fashion giant.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Farfetch Announces Chief Fashion Officer, Neiman Marcus President Steps Down

This week, Farfetch appointed Holli Rogers to the newly created position of chief fashion officer, while the president of Neiman Marcus announced his exit from the company.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Farfetch Announces Chief Fashion Officer, Neiman Marcus President Steps Down

This week, Farfetch appointed Holli Rogers to the newly created position of chief fashion officer, while the president of Neiman Marcus announced his exit from the company.


News & Analysis

H&M Shares Slip as Warehouse Investment Knocks Profits

The fast fashion retailer invested in new warehouses to try to capture a bigger share of the fast-growing online market.

News & Analysis

H&M Shares Slip as Warehouse Investment Knocks Profits

The fast fashion retailer invested in new warehouses to try to capture a bigger share of the fast-growing online market.


News & Analysis

H&M Hires Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower Christopher Wylie

Wylie has signed a consultancy contract to help H&M get better data insights on customers, products and markets.

News & Analysis

H&M Hires Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower Christopher Wylie

Wylie has signed a consultancy contract to help H&M get better data insights on customers, products and markets.