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Cos to enter Mexico with first flagship

Cos is set to make its entry into Mexico as it prepares to open its first flagship store in the country during summer 2023. The H&M-owned brand will be opening the store in Mexico City as part of a wider expansion strategy to scale the business globally and attract customers in new markets, the company said in a release. The 486 square metre...

Nov 10, 2022

Retail

Cos opens Stockholm flagship, its first new concept store in Europe

London-based brand Cos has opened the first store in Europe to feature its new “more sustainable” concept design. Located in Biblioteksgatan, Stockholm, the two-story store spans 566 square metres and features 66 percent more recycled material than the original Cos store design, the brand said. Lloyd Goldby, the global head of growth at Cos,...

Oct 4, 2022

ManagementFeatured

H&M's Q3 results hit by Russia exit

The H&M group’s net sales in the third quarter increased by 3 percent to 57,450 million Swedish krona and in local currencies, net sales decreased by 4 percent. In the current quarter, the company said in a statement, the autumn collections have been well received and sales increased by 7 percent in local currencies in the period. The company...

Sep 29, 2022

Fashion

Everything you need to know about: COS

The brand is known for its often uni-coloured wardrobe staples that express Scandinavian minimalism. The collections feature voluminous and sharp cut basics bestowing the wearer with wardrobe essentials defined by an understated elegance - just as the name “Collection of Style”, or COS in short, suggests. Origins COS opened its first ever store...

Sep 22, 2022

Fashion

COS debuts at New York Fashion Week with see-now-buy-now show

H&M’s COS is on a mission to establish itself further within the realm of established fashion brands. The brand, which launched in 2007, has grown to over 30 markets worldwide. They have become known for their higher-end quality compared to their parent company H&M’s approach to fast fashion. What better way to solidify your place as a fashion...

Sep 16, 2022

Report

H&M Q3 sales drop by 4 percent in local currencies

Net sales at H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB increased by 3 percent to 57,450 million Swedish krona in the third quarter of 2022, compared with the corresponding period last year. In local currencies, the company’s net sales decreased by 4 percent. According to the Bloomberg report, analysts expected a drop of 1.4 percent. H&M said in a release that...

Sep 15, 2022

BusinessFeatured

Cos steps into wholesale as it partners with Nordstrom, Breuninger, Yoox

London-based fashion brand Cos is stepping into wholesale this autumn with the announcement it has partnered with three international retailers as part of its ongoing growth strategy. The brand, which is owned by Swedish fashion giant H&M, is linking up with Nordstrom in the US, where it will be sold online as well as in four stores across New...

Aug 18, 2022

Fashion

Cos collaborates with Austrian artist Anatol Knotek

Fashion retailer Cos has unveiled a limited-edition collection with Austrian artist Anatol Knotek that embraces the power of the written word. The capsule collection features Knotek’s simple yet powerful approach to visual poetry, with his artwork named ‘The Solution,’ where ‘the poem’ arises from ‘the problem,’ perfectly capturing his...

Aug 2, 2022

Fashion

Cos to make New York Fashion Week debut

Cos, the minimalist fashion label from the H&M Group, has announced that it will be showcasing during New York Fashion Week in September. In a short statement, Cos said it would debut its autumn/winter 2022 collection with a physical catwalk show as part of the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s official schedule on September 13. The show...

Jul 27, 2022

Management

H&M reports 12 percent rise in Q2 sales

In a brief statement on Wednesday, Swedish fashion giant H&M revealed sales ahead of expectation in the second quarter of the year. The group, whose portfolio includes Zara, Massimo Dutti, and Pull & Bear, reported a 12 percent year-over-year increase in net sales in local currencies to 54.5 billion Swedish krona compared to 46.5 billion Swedish...

Jun 15, 2022

Retail

H&M to trial in-store tech solutions in US Cos stores

H&M Group has announced it will be rolling out tech-led pilots in its US-based Cos locations that will see a range of shopping solutions implemented into stores. New features undergoing the trial phase include seamless payment options, personalised styling recommendations, fast checkout and an upgraded delivery and return option. “We are...

May 30, 2022

Report

H&M's Q1 sales increase 18 percent, posts profit

First quarter net sales at H&M in local currencies increased by 18 percent, while converted into SEK, the group’s net sales increased by 23 percent to 49,166 million Swedish krona. The group’s profit after tax increased to 217 million Swedish krona, corresponding to 0.13 Swedish krona per share. Commenting on the trading update, Helena...

Mar 31, 2022