H&M Group

We recently attended Climate Week NYC. This year, the theme was “It’s Time”, highlighting the urgent need for progress. “To halt climate change we must collaborate, and events like this are a great platform to come together and share our experiences. But now, more than ever, we need to move the talk into action”, comments Leyla Ertur, Director of Sustainability at H&M Group. Our team took part in events around science-based targets, circular business models and financing decarbonisation to highlight our sustainability work and talk about the challenges we face. #HMGroup #ClimateWeekNYC #Climate Image – Leyla Ertur, Director of Sustainability, speaking at a panel organised by Vogue Business.

This month we’re celebrating Sellpy* turning ten. In a decade the company has grown from a basement operation to a multinational e-commerce platform, helping people across Europe to buy and sell second hand in a simple way. And Sellpy has lots to celebrate. Customers can now shop on Sellpy in 24 countries and sell in eight. And in 2023, over 10.8 million preloved items were traded through the platform, making it one of the biggest players in second-hand fashion in Europe. Here’s to the next ten years and beyond! Find out more about the journey here https://lnkd.in/eAGhmcAH *H&M Group is the majority owner of Sellpy. #HMGroup #Sellpy #PreLoved #SecondHand #CircularBusinessModel #Circularity

This week our New Growth & Ventures team hosted their 2nd Annual Entrepreneurs’ Day. 26 companies working across fashion, sustainability, tech and retail came together in Stockholm.    Nanna Andersen, Chief of New Growth & Ventures, Erik Lagerblad, Head of H&M Group Ventures and Peter Ekeberg, Head of Finance and Investments greeted the audience. “We believe you have so much potential to scale and change the industry. We are excited to be with you on that journey."    Daniel Ervér, H&M Group CEO, and Adam Karlsson, H&M Group CFO, gave a keynote at the event. “H&M was founded on entrepreneurship and creativity. This has always been at our core and it is more important than ever for our future."     Companies had the opportunity to network and attend breakout sessions led by startup founders and H&M Group colleagues. The day closed with dinner and an awards ceremony honouring Sellpy for Achievement of the Year, Rondo Energy for Buzz of the Year and Katherine Homuth, founder of SRTX, as Entrepreneur of the Year.     Special thanks to Avassa, Colorifix, Creator Studio, CULT MIA, eComID, Fairbrics, GALY, GreyOrange, Heirloom, Infinited Fiber Company, Keel Labs, Looper Textile Co., Lylli, MANTLE, Materra, Mediatool, PinMeTo, A Retro Tale, Rondo Energy, Rubi Laboratories, Sellpy, Smartex.ai, SRTX, Syre, TreeToTextile and Vestuá.      Find out more about H&M Group Ventures here: https://lnkd.in/dACFciru      #HMGroup #Entrepreneurs #Entrepreneurship

We have entered into an agreement to help tackle deforestation in the Brazilian state of Pará.   The deal was brokered by LEAF Coalition, which brings together corporations and governments. It will provide investment to preserve critical forests and support communities.   The Amazon is a critical ecosystem in the fight to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°. We have to halt deforestation to avoid dangerous tipping points that can further accelerate climate change.   Proceeds from the agreement will finance programs to reduce deforestation and support sustainable economic development. Economic benefits will be equitably shared with Indigenous Peoples, traditional communities and family farmers who are on the frontline in the battle against deforestation.   “Protecting tropical forests is essential to safeguarding biodiversity and addressing climate change. We must work together to make a difference”, comments Leyla Ertur, Director of Sustainability, H&M Group.   Find out more about the deal https://lnkd.in/eCwyTahC   #HMGroup #Biodiversity #LEAFCoalition #Climate #NetZero #Brazil

Have you seen what’s happening at H&M? Our original brand is returning to its roots in celebration of what makes fashion powerful, playful and positive. We can’t wait to see what comes next. #HM #HMGroup #Fashion #AW2024 #Brand

COS returned to New York Fashion Week to show its Autumn Winter 2024 mainline and COS Atelier collections this week. A cavernous warehouse in Brooklyn was transformed into an intimate maze for the event, with sculptural walls guiding the models through the industrial space. The latest collections reflect the craftmanship and innovative design for which COS has become known. They feature modern tailoring and classic wardrobe staples inspired by contemporary culture and the arts. The COS Atelier pieces also draw inspiration from the elegance of ballet and the fluidity of movement. Items will drop throughout the season in store and online at cos.com. #COS #NYFW #AW2024 #HMGroup #Fashion

Cheap Monday is back!   Originally established in 2004, Cheap Monday launched a new denim collection last week. With a selection of different fits, it reflects the diversity of youth culture from sunset sleaze to teddy pop punk.   The campaign is headed up by Nessa Barrett – singer, influencer and personality – known for her unfiltered gothic pop sound and openness about mental health.   Available online at weekday.com and in selected stores now.   Read the full press release here https://lnkd.in/eAPUbJjc   #CheapMonday #HMGroup #DenimCollection #YouthCulture  

ARKET invited Penny Martin, editor and writer at The Gentlewoman Magazine, to collaborate on a co-designed capsule women’s collection for AW24.   The Penny Martin Edit features references to Penny’s two homes of London and the Fife countryside, and mixes town and countryside in a precise and personal edit.   “Working with the brilliant designers at ARKET has been a transformative experience for me,” Penny Martin said. “My job is to anticipate how women do and don’t want to look and feel. This Edit has been a unique opportunity to put everything I have learned through creating a fashion magazine into the clothes themselves. They are my solutions to the demands of modern living.”   The design collaboration is available in selected stores and online. https://lnkd.in/dcCsN-PJ   #HMGroup #ARKET #DesignCollaboration #PennyMartin

We are excited to be part of GALY's journey to making lab grown cotton a reality. Moving cotton production from the fields and into the lab has the potential to secure a more stable supply of one of our most important materials. "Galy’s lab grown cotton is on the verge of a breakthrough and could reduce reliance on conventional cotton if successful. We’ve been supporting the company’s progress since 2019 and are really excited to be part of this latest investment round. About 60% of the materials we source for our products is cotton and we have high ambitions that all our materials come from recycled or other sustainable sources by 2030, so partnering with Galy makes perfect sense”, comments Martin Ekenbark, Circular Innovation Lab Lead at H&M Group. Find out more about our other investments https://lnkd.in/dACFciru #HMGroup #HMGroupVentures #Cotton #Materials #Galy

ARKET opens flagship store in Warsaw — marking the brand’s first physical destination in Poland. “We are beyond excited to finally open our first location in Warsaw and be able to meet our stylish Polish customers in person. With the store, we can invite them to experience the full ARKET offering—a new modern-day market curated for a more beautiful everyday life”, says Pernilla Wohlfahrt, Managing Director, ARKET. The store carries the full range of ready-to-wear and accessories for women and men, childrenswear, body care and interior design. To celebrate the occasion and introduce the brand, ARKET hosted a cocktail party in the store. Visit ARKET in Warsaw at Westfield Arcadia mall. #HMGroup #ARKET