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Karl-Johan Persson

Chairman, H&M

Part of the H&M family, he was behind the company’s sustainability campaign as chief executive.

Karl-Johan Persson
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Uniqlo CMO Jörgen Andersson on Why Consumer Culture is 'Generic'

Uniqlo's newly-appointed co-global chief marketing officer Jörgen Andersson shares his insights from over 30 years of experience in fashion retail, including why personal style is not as individual as one might believe.

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Uniqlo CMO Jörgen Andersson on Why Consumer Culture is 'Generic'

Uniqlo's newly-appointed co-global chief marketing officer Jörgen Andersson shares his insights from over 30 years of experience in fashion retail, including why personal style is not as individual as one might believe.


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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

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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


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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

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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


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H&M Comparable Sales Fall in June for First Time Since March

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — The world's second-biggest apparel retailer Hennes & Mauritz on Thursday unexpectedly posted a small decrease in July

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H&M Comparable Sales Fall in June for First Time Since March

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — The world's second-biggest apparel retailer Hennes & Mauritz on Thursday unexpectedly posted a small decrease in July


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H&M Wants Your Fashion Discards by Offering Discounts

STOCKHOLM, Sweeden — Hennes & Mauritz AB says it has a solution to tight cotton supplies and the piles of old garments choking landfills worldwide:

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H&M Wants Your Fashion Discards by Offering Discounts

STOCKHOLM, Sweeden — Hennes & Mauritz AB says it has a solution to tight cotton supplies and the piles of old garments choking landfills worldwide:


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H&M Second-Quarter Profit Misses Estimates on Strength of Krona

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Hennes & Mauritz AB, Europe's second-largest clothing retailer, reported second-quarter profit that fell more than analysts

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H&M Second-Quarter Profit Misses Estimates on Strength of Krona

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Hennes & Mauritz AB, Europe's second-largest clothing retailer, reported second-quarter profit that fell more than analysts


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New Look Seeks Chinese Riches With Plan for Hundreds of Stores

LONDON, United Kingdom — New Look Group Ltd., a closely held budget fashion retailer, plans to open "hundreds" of stores in China as it joins

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New Look Seeks Chinese Riches With Plan for Hundreds of Stores

LONDON, United Kingdom — New Look Group Ltd., a closely held budget fashion retailer, plans to open "hundreds" of stores in China as it joins


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H&M Prepares $130 Million Drive To Crack Indian market

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Hennes & Mauritz plans to spend around 100 million euros ($130 million) on an initial 50 stores in India, hoping a growing

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H&M Prepares $130 Million Drive To Crack Indian market

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Hennes & Mauritz plans to spend around 100 million euros ($130 million) on an initial 50 stores in India, hoping a growing


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H&M Chasing Inditex With Garter Belts in Profit Search

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Counting on the old adage that sales of affordable luxuries like lipstick and scarves climb in tough times, Hennes & Mauritz AB

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H&M Chasing Inditex With Garter Belts in Profit Search

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Counting on the old adage that sales of affordable luxuries like lipstick and scarves climb in tough times, Hennes & Mauritz AB


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H&M First-Quarter Profit Falls More Than Analysts Anticipated

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Hennes & Mauritz AB, Europe's second-largest clothing retailer, reported first-quarter profit that fell more than analysts

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H&M First-Quarter Profit Falls More Than Analysts Anticipated

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Hennes & Mauritz AB, Europe's second-largest clothing retailer, reported first-quarter profit that fell more than analysts


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