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H&M: Stuck in the Middle With You

Squeezed between low-priced Shein and Zara’s push upmarket, H&M is struggling to deliver on a turnaround, with first quarter earnings coming in below already muted expectations.
Three models pose in a shot for H&M's S/S 2025 collection.
H&M is struggling to deliver on a turnaround plan that will give it an edge in a market squeezed between Shein and Zara. (H&M)

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H&M’s Big Bet on Fashion’s Elusive Middle

In an exclusive interview, CEO Daniel Ervér outlined his strategy to turn the Swedish fast-fashion giant’s greatest weakness – its positioning above Shein but below Zara in the category’s pricing hierarchy – into a strength. It all kicks off with a collection due out next month.

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Sarah Kent
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Sarah Kent is Chief Sustainability Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. She is based in London and drives BoF's coverage of critical environmental and labour issues.

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