Swedish apparel retailer H&M, staying committed to expanding its global reach, has opened a new store (spread across 23,000 square feet) in North Riverside, USA. To separate the newly opened store-within-a-store, sections for accessories, maternity, plus-size H&M+ line and sports apparel are featured there. With this store, H&M adds about 30 employees to its total of 16,000 in the US.
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The clothing retailer, through the opening of this store, is also capitalizing on the opportunity to work for a social cause… as for each gift card purchased this month, the H&M Conscious Foundation will donate 5 per cent of the total gift card amount to UNICEF’s work on behalf of children in Myanmar.
Sustainability is of utmost significance for H&M, which states that the apparel brand is actively working to ensure that both new and existing stores are sustainable long-term. Initiatives include recycling waste, utilizing water and energy-efficient systems, and selecting environmentally responsible materials such as certified wood and fabrics, the press release states.
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At present, the apparel retailer operates in 61 countries across the globe with more than 3,700 stores and as of 2015, it has employed around 132,000 people.
