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Prarthana Prakash

H&M’s turnaround under its new CEO is not taking off as fast as investors hoped

daniel erver (Credit: CLAUDIO BRESCIANI—TT News Agency/AFP/Getty Images)

H&M has had a tough run trying to woo customers with A-list faces at a time when shoppers have a myriad of choices and tighter wallets. 

The Swedish fast-fashion retailer reported lower-than-expected revenues in its last quarter, which ended in November. The company’s sales were up 3% in local currency terms, and operating profit was up to 4.6 billion Swedish kronor ($4.2 million), slightly higher than analyst estimates. 

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