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H&M introduces fee for online returns

H&M has become the latest retailer to introduce return fees for online purchases. The Swedish fashion giant has begun charging shoppers 1.99 pounds per returned parcel, which will be deducted from their refund amount. However, H&M members can still return items for free. An H&M spokesperson told the BBC the move was introduced in the summer....

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H&M continues to report ‘flattish’ net sales for Q3

H&M Group, the fast fashion giant that owns Cos, Monki and Weekday, among others, has published details of its third quarter earnings, in which it said that net sales were “flattish” compared to last year. The group saw an increase of 6 percent to SEK 60,987 million (4,397 million pounds) during the period 1 June to 31 August. However, for...

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H&M launching ‘Pre-Loved’ concept in the UK

Swedish fashion retailer H&M is launching a new ‘Pre-Loved’ concept dedicated to second-hand clothes and accessories in London next month. The ‘Pre-Loved,’ second-hand experience will be available to customers in H&M’s Regent Street flagship store in London from October 5, offering a range of pre-loved garments from brands and designers, not...

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H&M announces new H2 platform in collaboration with Heron Preston

H&M is tapping multifaceted American designer Heron Preston for a long-term brand partnership. The Swedish retailer is launching H2, a new platform helmed by Preston that will offer seasonal collections, mentor young talent, and explore ways to implement more circularity within H&M, according to a press release. "Heron Preston is a creative...

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H&M announces reopening of stores in Ukraine

H&M is believed to be preparing to reopen its stores in Ukraine, despite the ongoing Russian invasion in the war-torn country. In a statement to DPA, the Swedish clothing giant said: "The company is in close dialogue with partners and authorities and is now planning to gradually reopen most of its stores in the country from November 2023.” H&M...

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H&M says it will ‘phase out’ sourcing from Myanmar suppliers

H&M has decided to cease its garment production in Myanmar amid concerns about labour abuses in its supplier factories. The company announced its intention to gradually phase out operations in the country, following the lead of other retailers like Inditex, Primark, and M&S, which have also disengaged due to ongoing reports of mistreatment....

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H&M to investigate alleged labour abuses at Myanmar garment factories

Swedish fashion giant H&M is set to investigate 20 alleged cases of labour abuses at its supplier factories in Myanmar, according to a report. It comes after a wider investigation by the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC), seen by Reuters, uncovered 156 cases of labour abuses at Myanmar garment factories in the year to February...

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H&M is no stranger to copying designs, so why sue Shein?

In 2013, one prominent high street retailer, H&M, faced allegations of unashamedly replicating the latest catwalk trends with near literal translations for its collections. The copies included a white cropped Balenciaga bustier with identical slits, a black Celine 'Sable' dress featuring a recognizable deep V-neck woven with mesh fabric, and a...

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Most garments donated to major fashion stores are destroyed, not repurposed

Major fashion stores, including H&M, Zara, C&A, Primark, Nike, The North Face, Uniqlo, and M&S, are falling short in their promises of reusing or recycling donated clothing, as revealed by the largest tracking investigation of its kind. The study conducted by the Changing Markets Foundation, using Apple AirTags to monitor 21 items, found that...

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Shein faces another lawsuit, this time with H&M

In what has now added to a growing list of legal disputes, Shein is facing yet another lawsuit for copyright infringement, this time brought on by fast fashion retail giant H&M. The Swedish group has opened a case against Shein and Zoetop Business, a Hong Kong-based company that previously owned Shein and has been listed as one of the...

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H&M launches Disney collection with Trevor Andrew

Fashion retailer H&M has launched a menswear collection with former world-renowned professional snowboarder turned multi-disciplinary artist Trevor Andrew to celebrate Disney’s 100th anniversary. The Disney100 x H&M collection features streetwear-inspired pieces, including sweatshirts, hoodies, T-shirts, and long-sleeve polo shirts with Disney’s...

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H&M to expand its retail presence in Brazil during 2025

H&M has announced plans to launch its stores and online in Brazil during 2025. The company said in a release that H&M continues its expansion in Latin America by initially entering major cities in Southeast Brazil with a plan to further increase its presence across the country over time. “We are thrilled to announce that we are opening our first...