Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-4-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — David Beckham and H&M are proud to introduce swimwear to the David Beckham Bodywear range in selected H&M stores in May 2014. The collection consists of three different styles: boardshorts, swimshorts and trunks. As with every piece in the David Beckham Bodywear range, the focus is on fit, performance,…
Fashion
More than 3000 fans eagerly awaited the moment when H & M, Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M – one of the world’s largest fashion retailers – opened its doors to the general public for the very first time in Australia at Melbourne’s GPO.
Melbourne, Australia, 2014-4-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — The new Melbourne H&M Australia flagship store…
Promoting up-and-coming talent to offer consumers the latest fashions: Carrefour continues with a successful strategy
São Paulo, 2014-4-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Autumn and winter in Brazil promise to be more colourful than ever – thanks to Carrefour. The retailer has strengthened its partnerships with fashion bloggers and invited guest designers Carla Lemos (Modices), Cris Guerra…
Strategy focused expanding Food business and increasing franchise operations
LONDON, 2014-4-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today at Marks & Spencer’s Investor Seminar in Paris, the retailer unveiled plans for further international expansion with a focus on opening 250 new stores, growing its Food business and increasing its franchise operations.
In a series of presentations from the senior…
At H&M we are committed to ensuring that our fabrics are not coming from the worlds remaining ancient and endangered forest.
Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-4-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — We will together with the not-for-profit environmental organization Canopy by June 2014 put a plan in place to avoid sourcing fabrics from endangered forest and promote the use of fabrics that…
Adelaide, Australia, 2014-4-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Victoria’s Secret Beauty & Accessories has opened a new store at Adelaide Airport in partnership with LS travel retail Pacific.
The world’s sexiest store has arrived. In partnership with LS travel retail Pacific, leading lingerie and beauty retailer Victoria’s Secret has announced its first Beauty and Accessories store at Adelaide…
Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-3-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thursday, April 10, H&M releases its Conscious Actions Sustainability Report for 2013.
Helena Helmersson, Head of Sustainability, presents the most important progress and challenges. The presentation will be followed by an open Q&A session. The press conference will be live streamed.
Date and time: Thursday, April 10, at…
Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-3-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M was the first company to launch a roadmap for fair living wage in 2013, and we are in the forefront when it comes to how we address and work with the wage issue in our supply chain.
In the Clean Clothes Campaign’s (CCC) report “Tailored Wages” they have surveyed…
Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-3-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shareholders of H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (publ) are hereby invited to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday 29 April 2014 at 3 p.m., at Victoriahallen, Stockholmsmässan, Älvsjö in Stockholm.
NOTICE OF ATTENDANCE
Shareholders who wish to attend the AGM shall
both be entered in the company’s register of…
Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-3-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M performance report for 1 December 2013 - 28 February 2014
First quarter
The H&M Group’s sales including VAT increased in local currencies by 12 percent during the first quarter. Converted into SEK, sales excluding VAT amounted to SEK 32,143 m (28,392), an increase of 13 percent.
Gross profit amounted to SEK…
Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-3-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Earth Hour is the world's largest collective environmental action, when millions of people all over the world show their commitment to the environment by turning off all non-essential lights at the appointed time for one hour. H&M has supported Earth Hour for many years and we will join this…
On March 20 the Ethisphere Institute, an independent center of research promoting best practices in corporate ethics and governance, recognised H&M as a 2014 World’s Most Ethical Company®.
Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-3-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — This is the fourth time that H&M has been honored with this award, which recognises organisations that continue to raise the bar…
SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-3-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the 8th year in a row, Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as a 2014 World’s Most Ethical Company®.
“The entire community of World’s Most Ethical Companies believe that customers, employees, investors and regulators place a high premium on trust and that ethics and good…
LONDON, 2014-3-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — It’s London calling for Moynat, as the House opened the doors of its first ever foreign boutique on March 12.
Moynat won the hearts of the British travelers with the revolutionary Malle Anglaise (English trunk) unveiled in 1870. The ultra-light trunk instantly became an ideal companion for cross-channel voyages. Now …
Paris, France, 2014-3-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The first of its kind in France: from 19 to 25 March, Carrefour will be treating fashion fans to a completely new experience in partnership with Clear Channel. With "My Virtual Look by Tex", which combines augmented reality and motion recognition, customers can say goodbye to the grind of…
Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-3-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — On April 10th, H&M launches its new Conscious and Conscious Exclusive collections. With two new materials, organic leather from the Swedish leather supplier Tärnsjö, and organic silk, the collections show what can be done in more sustainable materials.
“H&M is proud of its sustainability work. Conscious and Conscious Exclusive show…
Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — In February, the H&M Group total sales including VAT increased by 11 percent in local currencies compared to the same month last year.
In the first quarter, i.e. 1 December 2013 to 28 February 2014, sales increased by 12 percent including VAT in local currencies compared to the corresponding quarter…
Paris, France, 2014-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Watch. Enjoy. Everything can be yours. With more and more users turning to brand video as a source of inspirational content, NOWNESS, the independent editorial platform that is part of the LVMH group, unveiled a unique “e-shoppable” video, making a bold statement on the digital trend that is reinventing the…
Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-3-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB presents the first quarterly results for 2014 at a press conference on Thursday 27 March at 9.30 CET. There will also be a telephone conference in English at 14.00 CET the same day.
The first quartely results for the period 1 December 2013 to 28…
Rated “very good” in multiple categories
Mexx outperforms last year’s winner of the study
Jena, Germany, 2014-3-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — ServiceValue GmbH assessed more than 4,200 customer ratings of 24 fashion retailers with online shops and traditional storefronts in its latest study entitled “ServiceAtlas Fashion Shops 2014”. The study reveals the strengths and weaknesses of…
Paris, France, 2014-3-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The moment everyone was waiting for throughout the recently ended Paris Fashion Week did not disappoint. Nicolas Ghesquière’s debut show for Louis Vuitton capped the Fall/Winter 2014-2015 collections with triumphant style.
He knew everyone was waiting to see what he would do, and he more than met their expectations. "Today is a…
Paris, France, 2014-3-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — On February 20 Fendi unveiled an incredible Fall/Winter 2014-2015 collection, melding urban chic and a military look. This creative prowess is renewed every six months, keeping pace with the frenetic Fashion Week calendar. From inspiration to tangible ideas to production to final adjustments, here’s a closer look at the…
Parents and legal guardians interested in having their children ages 4 – 12 participate as models in the KidFest fashion show in their community should contact their local Belk store now to register.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2014-3-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Belk hosts its bi-annual Kidfest in-store event Saturday, March 29, from noon – 3 p.m. at all…
Grand Opening ribbon-cutting ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m.
First 300 customers will receive Belk gift cards ranging in value from $5 to $500
New 75,000-square-foot fashion store features latest retail design and decor, expanded lines of premium brands, convenience and a continued focus on customer service and community involvement
CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2014-3-10 — /EPR Retail…
Riding the momentum of global expansion, iconic U.S. apparel brand opens in Taiwan
TAIPEI, 2014-3-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap, the iconic American apparel brand, will officially open its first Taiwan flagship store on March 8 as part of its ongoing strategy to expand Gap’s global footprint. With plans to open about 30 Gap stores across its…
NEW YORK, 2014-3-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — On International Women’s Day, March 8th, Gap is introducing “One Stitch Closer,” a new program that extends Gap’s long-standing commitment of supporting women. At the center of the program is Gap Inc.’s P.A.C.E. (Personal Advancement & Career Enhancement) program, which will expand to provide education and training to even…
SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-3-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today reported net sales for the four-week period ended March 1, 2014 were $929 million compared with net sales of $966 million for the four-week period ended March 2, 2013. Gap Inc.’s comparable sales for February 2014 were down 7 percent versus a 3 percent increase…
Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-3-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Get stylish this spring with the latest range of Kardashian Kollection Jewellery from Kourtney, Kim and Khloé Kardashian available now at Argos and Argos.co.uk.
Featuring six necklaces, three bracelets and five pairs of earrings with sleek lines and timeless style, there is no doubt that this extended range will be…
Helsinki, Finland, 2014-3-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marks & Spencer (M&S), the iconic British retailer, and S Group, the leading retailer in Finland, have today announced a new franchise partnership to operate Marks & Spencer stores and customer website in Finland. The plans will see S Group open seven Marks & Spencer stores by 2016.
Trading…
Big Beach Clean-up to clear litter on 140 beaches and canals
Storm hit beaches to be targeted
Thousands of volunteers to clear over 30 tonnes of litter
LONDON, 2014-3-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marks & Spencer (M&S) today announces details of this year’s Big Beach Clean-up, which will tackle the scourge of litter on 95 UK…