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H&M shares down on RBC downgrade

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European stocks lower on trade war concerns; Halfords soars

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Factbox-Top 20 global family-owned retail businesses

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Exclusive-EU regulators investigate if Visa, Mastercard fees harm retailers, document shows

The EU is investigating Visa and Mastercard's fees to assess their impact on retailers, following complaints about a lack of transparency and increasing scheme fees.

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Online retailer Shein's 2023 sales hit $2 billion in UK

Shein's British business reported £1.55 billion revenue and £24.4 million profit in 2023, showing rapid growth and increased competition against major fashion retailers.

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H&M to phase out virgin down by the end of 2025

H&M plans to stop using virgin down and feathers by 2025, shifting to post-consumer recycled sources, amid ongoing protests from animal welfare groups like PETA.

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Factories reopen amid garment sector unrest in Bangladesh

Bangladesh's garment factories reopened after protests over pay hikes, with lingering unrest and security concerns threatening the industry vital for the country's economy.

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H&M bets on lower prices, trendy clothing to boost holiday sales

H&M is focusing on trendy items and lower prices to attract cautious consumers during the holiday season while facing challenges in North American markets.

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H&M shares fall as gross profit falls amid rising costs, weaker sales

H&M Group's shares dropped after reporting lower gross profit and net sales, with challenges due to cold weather impacting sales. Despite this, they expect improved future demand.

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European stocks higher on Asian cheer; H&M discards key target

European stock markets rose due to optimism over potential Chinese stimulus, while oil prices fell amid reports of Saudi Arabia increasing output.