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Power Moves | H&M Announces New CEO, Levi’s Adds to Board of Directors

This week, Karl-Johan Persson steps down as H&M CEO, while Levi’s appoints a data scientist from Apple to its board.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | H&M Announces New CEO, Levi’s Adds to Board of Directors

This week, Karl-Johan Persson steps down as H&M CEO, while Levi’s appoints a data scientist from Apple to its board.


News & Analysis

Case Study | Inside H&M’s $4 Billion Inventory Challenge

After years of sluggish growth and shrinking profits, the fast-fashion giant's stock levels have ballooned into a $4 billion problem — a powerful reflection of the challenges facing the company, and the fashion sector at large.

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Case Study | Inside H&M’s $4 Billion Inventory Challenge

After years of sluggish growth and shrinking profits, the fast-fashion giant's stock levels have ballooned into a $4 billion problem — a powerful reflection of the challenges facing the company, and the fashion sector at large.


Sustainability

In Search of a Business Case for Sustainability

Sustainable operating practices can generate sustainable profit, but the upfront investment required is a barrier to progress. As fashion insiders descend on Copenhagen for the industry’s annual sustainability gathering, BoF investigates.

Sustainability

In Search of a Business Case for Sustainability

Sustainable operating practices can generate sustainable profit, but the upfront investment required is a barrier to progress. As fashion insiders descend on Copenhagen for the industry’s annual sustainability gathering, BoF investigates.


Retail

H&M is Working on a Mysterious New Brand

H&M is looking into new store concepts and may launch an all-new brand that’s nothing like its flagship label.

Retail

H&M is Working on a Mysterious New Brand

H&M is looking into new store concepts and may launch an all-new brand that’s nothing like its flagship label.


Retail

H&M Profit Tops Estimates as Retailer Extends Offering

Hennes & Mauritz AB reported first-quarter profit that beat analysts’ estimates as the company extended its offering of sportswear, shoes and beauty products.

Retail

H&M Profit Tops Estimates as Retailer Extends Offering

Hennes & Mauritz AB reported first-quarter profit that beat analysts’ estimates as the company extended its offering of sportswear, shoes and beauty products.


News & Analysis

H&M CEO Warns Rising Bangladeshi Wages May Spook Some Firms

FRANKFURT, Germany — Hennes & Mauritz (H&M), the world's second-biggest fashion retailer, supports higher wages for textile workers in Bangladesh,

News & Analysis

H&M CEO Warns Rising Bangladeshi Wages May Spook Some Firms

FRANKFURT, Germany — Hennes & Mauritz (H&M), the world's second-biggest fashion retailer, supports higher wages for textile workers in Bangladesh,


China

H&M Adds Stores in Smaller Chinese Cities as Competition Rises

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Hennes & Mauritz AB, Europe's second-biggest clothing retailer, is expanding into China's smaller cities to woo more customers as

China

H&M Adds Stores in Smaller Chinese Cities as Competition Rises

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Hennes & Mauritz AB, Europe's second-biggest clothing retailer, is expanding into China's smaller cities to woo more customers as


News & Analysis

H&M to Open First Store in India in 2014

STOCKHOlM, Sweden — Swedish fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz says it has received all the necessary regulatory approvals and plans to open its first

News & Analysis

H&M to Open First Store in India in 2014

STOCKHOlM, Sweden — Swedish fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz says it has received all the necessary regulatory approvals and plans to open its first


News & Analysis

H&M Profit Misses Estimates Hit by Markdowns, Currency Effects

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Hennes & Mauritz AB, Europe's second-biggest clothing retailer, reported fourth-quarter profit that missed estimates as

News & Analysis

H&M Profit Misses Estimates Hit by Markdowns, Currency Effects

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Hennes & Mauritz AB, Europe's second-biggest clothing retailer, reported fourth-quarter profit that missed estimates as